Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (14), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.84 to Rs. 301.91. Meanwhile,…
Kotahena shooting : Six suspects arrested so far
The Police have arrested six suspects, including the alleged shooter, two male accomplices, and two female suspects, as of Wednesday (12), following investigations into the shooting incident that occurred in Kotahena on November 07. CCTV footage of the incident shows…
Automobile Technologies Drive Innovation Forward with Exclusive GAC Test Drive Experience
Automobile Technologies, Sri Lanka’s premier EV company, brought a wave of innovation and excitement to the heart of Colombo with an exclusive outdoor test drive event featuring the luxury electric vehicle brand GAC, held at the Nelum Pokuna premises recently. …
Former SL cricketer opens elite cricket center in Melbourne
The “Elite Cricket Centre” (ECC), a state-of-the-art cricket facility, was inaugurated in Melbourne, Australia, recently (08), offering a world-class indoor facility designed for players of all levels. The cricket facility was co-founded by former Sri Lankan international fast bowler and…
Sajith calls for Rs. 400 wage hike and land rights for Plantation Workers
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a Rs. 400 wage increase for plantation workers and the transfer of uncultivated lands to empower them as small-scale tea estate owners. MP Premadasa said that the government has proposed to increase the…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 301.75, while the selling…
Govt urged to publish PTA Repeal Committee Report and Draft Bill
Justice for All, a non-governmental organisation, has called for the committee report containing recommendations for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to be made public. Issuing a statement, Justice for All said it has always consistently advocated…
Speaker calls out growing use of unparliamentary language, warns MPs
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has warned Parliamentarians to refrain from making inappropriate remarks and accusations targeting fellow members. The Speaker made this statement during the presentation of announcements to Members at the commencement of today’s parliamentary session. Addressing the Parliament, he…
Heroin arrest: Suspect identified as Acting Officer, Not certified Principal
The Sri Lanka Professional Principals’ Association has issued a statement today (14) clarifying facts regarding a principal of a primary school in the Eppawala area of Anuradhapura who was arrested with 1.185 kilos of heroin recently. The statement notes that…
Australian media highlights Sri Lankan Culture – Lankan Fest 2025
Australian Mainstream Media Highlights Sri Lankan Culture – Lankan Fest 2025 Marks a Historic Milestone Sri Lankan culture is gaining remarkable visibility across Australia, with increasing interest from major mainstream media channels. This year, 7 News Australia, one of the…