Fake ID Scam: Man nabbed for posing as Bribery Commission official
A GPS technical manager of a private company was arrested yesterday (22) on charges of impersonating an officer of the Bribery Commission and attempting to influence government officials in the execution of their official duties. According to the Bribery Commission,…
1947 weapons seized in 2025 – Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says 1947 weapons have been seized in 2025 alone, during raids conducted to tackle underworld and drug activities in Sri Lanka. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Wijepala said that weapons are a key part…
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas for multi-day boats in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea areas, effective for the next 24 hours, starting from 01.00 pm today. …
Opposition MPs raise privilege issue over alleged misconduct by MP Shritharan
MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a matter of privilege in Parliament today, alleging that MP Sivagnanam Shritharan, who represents minor opposition parties, violated the parliamentary code of conduct and privileges. Dasanayake accused Shritharan of corruption and acting with a conflict…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.38 to Rs. 299.80, while…
Weligama shooting suspects to be arrested soon : Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says information has been received on the suspects involved in the murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was shot dead yesterday. Minister Wijepala said that soon after the…
Chocoholics Café Announces First International Expansion with Entry into Saudi Arabia
From left: Rizni Faizer, CEO of New Concepts at Bayt Altawabel; Prince Waleed bin Nasser Al Saud, Founder and Chairman of Bayt Altawabel; Wazni Wazeer, Co-Founder and Director of Chocoholics; and Fayaz Nizam, Co-Founder andDirector of Chocoholics, following the signing…
Senaka Kakiriwaragodage appointed to CSE Board
Senaka Kakiriwaragodage has been appointed as a Director of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) with effect from 03rd October 2025. According to the CSE, Kakiriwaragodage, a 22-year veteran in investment banking, private equity and IT services, is the Director/Chief Executive…
Over 700 acres of land in North & East returned to the public
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) says over 700 acres of land in the North and East have been returned to the public so far this year. Deputy Minister Jayasekara said that from 01st January 2025 to…
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
: Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to boost South Africa’s chances of securing a series-levelling victory over a faltering Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday The post ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table appeared…