Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (22), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.22 to Rs. 299.38, while…
New ICC rankings released
Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has attained a career-best second position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after helping his team win the first Test against South Africa in Lahore. The left-arm spinner has progressed four places and is now…
S. Thomas’ College expresses gratitude to Nahil Wijesuriya for Rs 600 million donation
A delegation from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, led by Acting Warden Asanka Perera, met with renowned philanthropist and Old Trinitian Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya to convey the College community’s deep appreciation for his extraordinary contribution of Rs. 600 million towards…
CID probing former Police Narcotics Chief’s alleged links to drug transport
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations that high-ranking former narcotics officers were involved in drug trafficking operations, including the transport of narcotics. Addressing the weekly Cabinet media briefing, Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler confirmed…
Rs. 50 Mn worth of assets belonging to Kehelbaddara Padme seized
The Sri Lanka Police has seized properties valued at over Rs. 50 million, reportedly belonging to underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’. It is reported that the properties were taken into custody by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division. The seized property is…
Global gold prices fall
Bullion has seen an eye-watering run-up since the turn of the year, helping it climb more than 60 percent and hitting multiple records, with observers suggesting it could soon hit $5,000 an ounce. The rally has been built on a…
Adverse weather : Army relocates 39 affected families in Galle
Thirty-nine (39) individuals from nine affected families in the Galle District have been moved to temporary shelters due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the area. According to the Sri Lanka Army, the affected families are currently sheltered at…
Parliament turns Pink to mark breast cancer awareness month
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne were symbolically presented with awareness badges and wristbands today (22) in support of the initiative to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as “Pink Month”, to promote awareness of…
SL player reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka player Malki Madara has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup league match against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Madara was found to have breached…
INSEE Cement Makes History as Sri Lanka’s First EcoLabel Certified Company
INSEE Cement (Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited), Sri Lanka’s only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaweli Marine Plus, has become the first cement company in Sri Lanka to achieve the prestigious ‘EcoLabel’…