“Prove I said can bring Vitz for Rs. 1.2M” : Deputy Minister challenges
Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage today (20) strongly denied claims made by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Parliament that he had stated a Vitz car was sold for Rs. 1.2 million. “I am asking the Opposition Leader to prove if I…
President outlines measures to tackle Dollar crisis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured the public that strict measures are being taken to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing Dollar crisis, stressing that he will not allow another economic collapse in the country. Speaking at a public meeting in Batticaloa,…
Hidden in socks and jackets: Chinese duo caught with phone haul at BIA
Two Chinese nationals were apprehended by Airport Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while allegedly attempting to smuggle a large stock of mobile phones and batteries into the country. According to Customs, a 35-year-old Chinese national who arrived…
Dilum Amunugama criticised over “prostitute” remark in child sexual abuse case
National Organizer of Sarvajana Balaya and former minister Dilum Amunugama has come under severe criticism on social media following remarks he made while speaking on the arrest and detention of an Atamasthanadhipathi Thera. Speaking at a media briefing, Amunugama claimed…
Nuwara Eliya traders fined Rs. 600,000 for overpricing goods
The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court today imposed fines totalling Rs. 600,000 on two traders found guilty of overcharging consumers in the tourist town. One shop was fined Rs. 500,000 for selling a 750ml drinking water bottle at Rs. 30 above…
New Batticaloa Public Library declared open
The new Public Library building of the Batticaloa Municipal Council was ceremonially handed over to the public this morning in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Former Member of Parliament M.A. Sumanthiran declared the building open. In parallel with…
New ICC Test rankings : Embarrassing low for Pakistan
Pakistan have dropped to an embarrassing eighth position in the latest ICC Test team rankings following their 2-0 series defeat to Bangladesh. The latest rankings show Pakistan slipping two places to No.8 with a rating of 75 after the series…
What are the latest CBSL rates for USD, Pound, AUD, Riyal and Dirham?
The Sri Lankan Rupee continues its depreciation against the US Dollar, with the selling rate jumping to Rs. 342 today (20), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has…
World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
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Four released on bail in Kapila Chandrasena bail case
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today (20) ordered the release on bail of four suspects linked to allegations of receiving money to stand as sureties for the late former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. The suspects were released on two…