All Muslim MPs demand release of Holy Qur’an Tamil copies detained by Customs
All Muslim Parliamentarians, including the government and the opposition, have requested the Minister of Religious Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, to intervene for the immediate release of the unlawfully detained consignment of the Holy Qur’an (Tamil translation) by the Sri Lanka…
“Letter says I will be shot dead”, MP Jagath Withana raises concerns over life threat
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana today raised concerns in Parliament over alleged assassination plans and possible threats to his life. Addressing the Parliament today, MP Jagath Withana said the IGP has informed the Kalutara DIG to conduct a…
Oil surges 5% after US sanctions Russian firms Rosneft, Lukoil
Oil prices surged around 5% to a two-week high on Thursday after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over Moscow’s war in Ukraine, prompting energy firms in China and India to consider cutting Russian imports….
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.80 to Rs. 299.81, while…
Southern Cross University and NSBM Green University partner to deliver Australian degrees locally
Southern Cross University (Australia) and NSBM Green University (Sri Lanka) are signing a groundbreaking partnership this Friday to deliver an offshore program that will allow Sri Lankan students to earn Australian degrees locally at NSBM- without needing to relocate to…
Sri Lanka launches National Climate Finance Strategy
The ‘National Climate Finance Strategy of Sri Lanka 2025 – 2030’, which provides a comprehensive roadmap to leverage and channel climate investments effectively, supporting Sri Lanka’s transition to a carbon net-zero pathway, was launched today (24), coinciding with the International…
Awaited Audit on E-Visa Deal Revealed: 9 Key Measures
MP Harsha de Silva in Parliament today said that the special audit report on Sri Lanka’s controversial e-visa contract by the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been received by MPs. The report includes nine recommendations, which de Silva, as…
Sri Lanka marks 70 years with UN, PM stresses inclusive growth
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the Government’s development agenda is rooted in sustainability and human dignity and that the government aims to uplift every community and ensure that progress reaches all corners of the country. She made these remarks while…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 300.25 to Rs. 300.20,…
Thai Govt moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka
The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka next week (28) to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural…