Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (10 Dec), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 304.83 to Rs. 304.85….
Irrigation Department withdraws flood warnings for 21 river basins
The Department of Irrigation has officially withdrawn flood warnings for 21 river basins across Sri Lanka, stating that water levels have now returned to normal. The withdrawal affects flood alerts previously issued for the following river basins: 1. Maha Oya…
Former Mahaweli Authority DG arrested over Shasheendra’s corruption case
A former Director General of the Mahaweli Authority was arrested on Tuesday (Dec. 9) by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The arrest relates to an incident involving compensation funds for damage caused to a…
Cabraal and 3 others acquitted in Greek Bond case
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and 3 others were acquitted of the case on the 2012 purchase of Greek Bonds by the Colombo High Court, after the Bribery Commission (CIABOC) withdrew the charges. It is reported that Colombo…
Qatar Charity launches Rs. 55 Mn relief project for Sri Lanka flood victims
Qatar Charity, with funding from the Qatar Fund for Development and support from the Qatari Embassy in Sri Lanka, has launched a Rs. 55 million emergency relief initiative to aid communities hit by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The project…
Lightning advisory : Red Alert issued to 07 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara Districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 07 districts…
Sri Lanka reopens National Parks as weather conditions improve
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced the reopening of several National Parks and bungalows with the gradual improvement of the adverse weather situation in Sri Lanka. According to the department, due to adverse weather conditions, the Yala (except Block…
Floods : PM Harini bans unauthorized constructions in Colombo
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential developments that endanger the public by being carried out under the guise of a development…
Education Ministry extends online submission period for Grade 6 admissions
The Ministry of Education says the deadline for submitting student applications for Grade 6 admission through the online system has been extended, considering the disaster situation in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the Ministry said that based on the re‑scrutinized…
Opposition Leader launches Disaster Information Centre to aid affected communities
A Disaster Information Centre was launched by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa this morning (10 Dec) at the Opposition Leader’s Office located in Colombo, to collect information from areas affected by adverse weather conditions. According to the Opposition leader’s Office, the…