Chinese national arrested at BIA with Rs. 35 Mn cigarette haul
Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport arrested a 35‑year‑old Chinese national today (20) after he attempted to smuggle nearly 230,000 foreign cigarettes through the Green Channel. It is reported that the suspect had arrived from China via Bangkok and used…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 319. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates…
Indian Vice President inspects Indian housing project in Nuwara Eliya
Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Nuwara Eliya this morning (20) to inspect progress on the Indian Housing Project, which is being implemented for the estate Tamil community of Indian origin. “Delighted to arrive in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, today…
Department for Registration of Persons resumes all services
The Department for Registration of Persons announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards, which had been temporarily suspended, has resumed from today (20). According to the department, public services, including the one‑day service, are now operational again. The suspension…
Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about the prospect of renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures, the primary benchmark for global prices, jumped…
Gateway College Recognised as a HarperCollins Partner School at London International Book Fair
From (L to R): Anishka Alles – Director Gateway, Dr. Harsha Alles – Chairman Gateway, Rob Thompson – International Sales Director and Charlene Cawte – Head of International At the recently concluded London International Book Fair held at London Olympia,…
India, Sri Lanka, UAE renew push on Trincomalee Oil Hub
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Trincomalee oil farm project and the India–Sri Lanka oil pipeline were discussed during Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s visit to Sri Lanka. Addressing the media in Colombo on Sunday (19), Misri said the…
Two Indonesians arrested at BIA with Rs. 67 Mn Kush consignment
Police Narcotics Division officers at the Katunyake Airport arrested two Indonesian nationals early today (20) while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush drugs out of the airport. It is reported that the suspects, a 22‑year‑old man and a 30‑year‑old…
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (20), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North- central…
Sri Lanka agrees to join India-led International Big Cat Alliance
Sri Lanka has agreed to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance, according to a list of outcomes released following the visit of Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to Sri Lanka. The announcement was included among several bilateral outcomes issued…