Govt explains Rupee pressure
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan Rupee was largely driven by global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices and increased demand for the…
Sajith questions Govt over Rupee fall, rising cost of living
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday questioned the Government in Parliament on the measures being taken to address the economic pressures faced by the public, citing the weakening Rupee, rising cost of living, income inequalities and increasing financial hardship. Raising…
Hirunika takes U-Turn : Apologizes to Ashu Marasinghe over edited footage
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member and former MP Hirunika Premachandra has publicly apologized to former MP Ashu Marasinghe, acknowledging that allegations made against him in 2023 were based on doctored evidence. “I extended my apologies to Ashu Marasinghe at court…
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Education Minister joins Global Forum in London
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education, Madhura Senevirathna, is participating in the Education World Forum 2026 in London, the world’s largest gathering of education and skills ministers. According to the British High Commission in Colombo, supported by the British Council…
CBSL rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 338
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (19), compared to Monday, with the selling rate jumping by Rs. 4 to Rs. 338. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the…
Secret Pakistan cable reveals US anger over Imran Khan’s Putin visit: Report
A secret Pakistani diplomatic cable published in full for the first time says a senior U.S. diplomat told Pakistan’s ambassador that “all will be forgiven” in Washington if then-Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed through a no-confidence vote, Drop Site…
Sri Lanka Cricket denies reports of financial crisis
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has categorically rejected media reports alleging the organization is facing a “financial crisis” following the appointment of the Cricket Transformation Committee. In a statement, SLC stressed that the Transformation Committee was appointed by the Minister of…
Bauddhaloka Vesak Zone from May 30th to June 1st
A discussion was held yesterday (18th) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayaka, and representatives of the Bauddhaloka Vesak Committee. Organized for the 25th consecutive year in view of this year’s Vesak…
Sri Lanka’s Double CASA Sevens Champions return home
Sri Lanka’s National Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams, the ‘Tuskers’, returned to the island this morning after clinching a historic double championship at the inaugural Central Asia South Asia (CASA) Sevens Rugby Tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Arriving through Bandaranaike International…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to four districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and the Batticaloa and Ampara districts today (19). Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued to four districts and amber…