Foreign Minister inaugurates Sri Lanka pavilion at HRLS Expo 2025 in Riyadh
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath inaugurated the pavilion of Sri Lankan manpower agencies at the 7th Human Resource and Labour Services (HRLS) Expo 2025, currently being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is taking place alongside the Minister’s visit to…
14 new check-in counters launched at BIA to ease winter travel rush
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited announced that 14 new check-in counters have been launched on a trial basis at the newly constructed marquee at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The facility, built in just one month, stands…
Going on trips this holiday season? Police issue key message
The Police have urged the public to avoid posting selfies or photos on social media that reveal their current location during holiday or pilgrimage trips. Police Media Spokesman, ASP F. U. Wootler, said such posts could expose valuable information to…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 301.09 to Rs. 300.50. Meanwhile,…
Sri Lanka to send 50 children to India for heart surgeries as over 1,000 remain on waiting list
An agreement has been signed to facilitate heart surgeries for 50 Sri Lankan children with congenital heart diseases at Amrita Hospital in Kochi, India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday (10) at the Ministry of Health and Media…
We don’t need vehicle permits, give them to professionals – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that Members of Parliament do not require vehicle permits, and that such benefits should instead be extended to professionals and skilled workers in the state sector to encourage them to remain in public service….
Ramith Rambukwella indicted over alleged illicit asset accumulation
Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was formally indicted today (11) before the Colombo High Court over allegations of illicit asset accumulation. The case was heard before High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal, where the Commission to Investigate Allegations…
“Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India” – President
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his condolences to the victims of a car explosion that ripped through a popular Delhi neighbourhood in India on Monday. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from 301.55 to Rs. 300.95, while…
Surge in motorcycle and three-wheeler thefts in Western Province
Sri Lanka Police report a noticeable increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler thefts across Colombo city and the wider Western Province in recent days. According to Police Spokesman, ASP Wootler, a significant number of complaints have been received regarding vehicles stolen…