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…
Cabinet Decisions
Project to restore and maintain stabilised landslide-prone areas The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has now implemented a programme to stabilise landslide slopes to minimise the risk of landslides in identified areas. Accordingly, approximately 250 stabilisation projects have been implemented…
First ‘Sri Lankan Day’ programme to be held from December 12 to 14
The ‘Sri Lankan Day’ programme is to be held from December 12 to 14 covering the premises and main roads of the Colombo Municipal Council Grounds and Viharamahadevi Park, including the surrounding area, with the participation of the public and…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), compared to Wednesday, with some reaching the Rs. 300 mark. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has…