Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, according to Turkiye’s media reports. The Reuters news agency video showed a police…
Alliance Finance Wins Three Prestigious Honours at CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest non-banking financial institution, proudly secured three distinguished recognitions at the CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable finance, governance excellence, and responsible business practices. At this year’s awards,…
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage, and former Additional Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe, over corruption allegations. According to the Bribery Commission, the two…
President acknowledges low-quality coal affected power generation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today acknowledged that low-quality coal imports had affected electricity generation, but assured that any additional costs would not be passed on to consumers. Speaking in Parliament, the President said some coal-powered units had failed to generate…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts today (07). Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 10…
Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said. The post Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested appeared first on Newswire.
Relief for Electricity Consumers using less than 90 Units with next bill
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units. Addressing the Parliament today, he said the concession will be provided during the next revision to the electricity…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 311.73 to Rs. 311.72, while…
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April. Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka obtains its crude oil from the Fujairah Refinery in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, the ordered…
Binance Launches ChainCeylon 2026 to Advance Blockchain Education Across Sri Lankan Universities
Student-Led Initiative Empowers Youth with Practical Web3 Skills and Builds Sustainable Campus Networks Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched ChainCeylon 2026, a flagship education program aimed at deepening blockchain literacy and promoting responsible crypto adoption…