COPF approves Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office for the year 2026. The approval was granted when the budget estimate was taken up for consideration at the COPF in parliament this…
Commemoration marks 80 years since the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japan
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a grand reception in Colombo on Wednesday (20), to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Chinese Ambassador…
Govt to tighten vehicle emission tests as malpractice concerns rise
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says that a significant drop in air quality has been reported in several cities, including Colombo and Kandy, and that vehicle emissions have been identified as a key cause. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Rathnayake…
Half-dressed postal worker in protest was ex-PC Chairman – Minister
The half-dressed postal employee who spoke to the media yesterday on the ongoing postal strike is a former Chairman of the Lunugamvehera Provincial Council, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament today. Addressing the Parliament, Minister Jayatissa clarified that the government provides…
SLMA urges government to reverse cannabis cultivation plan
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) expressed their deep concern over the announcement that foreign companies will be permitted to cultiavte cannabis in Sri Lanka. In a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the SLMA strongly urged the government to…
Skeletal remains of 88 found in Colombo Port mass grave
Excavations at a mass grave discovered within the Colombo Port premises have uncovered skeletal remains belonging to at least 88 individuals, officials confirmed. The grave was first found in July 2024 during construction work for the new elevated expressway….
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.74 to Rs. 297.91,…
Rs. 96 Mn lottery win stolen from Haputale woman, CID makes arrests
Three suspects have been arrested for defrauding an elderly woman from Haputale of Rs. 96,298,759.58 that she had won from a lottery ticket. According to reports, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested the three suspects, including a lottery sales agent….
Central Expressway : Update from Highways Ministry
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says Cabinet approval has been granted to award contracts for three construction packages under the first stage of Phase Three of the Central Expressway Project, which spans from Pothuhera to Galagedara. According to the…
CID to question Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday in connection with a probe into an overseas trip allegedly funded with government money. The investigation focuses on Wickremesinghe’s visit to New York…