Opposition demands urgent parliamentary debate on Rupee crisis
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, joined by other party leaders, has formally requested an urgent parliamentary debate on Sri Lanka’s worsening currency crisis. Premadasa said that the request was made following a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, today…
Deputy Minister says rupee gains as inter-bank forex rate falls to Rs. 330
The middle value in Sri Lanka’s inter‑bank foreign exchange market has dropped to Rs. 330, down from Rs. 350 yesterday, Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando announced today. He said the bidding rate now stands at Rs. 327, with the…
“It ain’t gonna happen”: Deputy Minister rejects opposition’s collapse fears
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said Sri Lanka’s economy remains stable despite recent pressures on the rupee and global economic uncertainty, rejecting claims that the country is heading toward another economic collapse. “Those who are looking forward to another economic collapse,…
Court grants bail to Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera
The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of sexually abusing a minor girl. The court granted bail on two personal sureties of Rs. 5 million each and a…
Reservations.lk Opens Platform to Sri Lankan Hotels and Villas, Offering a Local Alternative to Global Booking Giants
www.reservations.lk Reservations.lk, a new Sri Lankan hotel booking platform focused on supporting local hospitality businesses, has officially opened its platform to onboard more accommodation providers, including boutique villas, homestays and more, across the island. Positioning itself as a locally built…
President assures no repeat of 2022-style economic crisis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dismissed concerns of a 2022-style economic crisis, saying Sri Lanka is better prepared to withstand current external pressures linked to global geopolitical tensions. Speaking at the resumption of construction work on the Nindavur Cultural Centre…
JKCG denies prior knowledge of vehicle import surcharge timing
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has rejected allegations that it had prior knowledge of a temporary surcharge on imported motor vehicles before its announcement through Gazette Notification No. 2488/56 dated 15 May 2026. In a statement issued on Friday (22),…
Gateway College Becomes Sri Lanka’s First OxfordAQA Approved Centre, Marking a New Era in International Education
From L to R: Jennifer Duggan – Head of Qualifications, OxfordAQA, Fiona Fortes – Product Director International Education, Oxford University Press, Amanda Clarke – Director of International Sales, Oxford University Press | Education Division, Andrew Coombe – Managing Director, OxfordAQA,Dr….
PM Harini meets the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations in London
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at Marlborough House in London on Thursday (21). According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting took place during the official visit…
21 suspected organized crime figures brought to Sri Lanka
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today arrested 21 individuals deported from Dubai upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. According to the Police, the suspects were taken into custody immediately after landing within the airport premises. The Police…