Justice Minister clarifies corporal punishment amendment not yet law
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has issued a statement clarifying that the proposed amendment to the Penal Code (Section 19) concerning corporal punishment of children has not been enacted into law. The Minister said that while Parliament held a second reading…
New findings on how Sigiriya’s ancient fountains work
Director General of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), Dr. Nilan Cooray, said that recent maintenance work at Sigiriya has led to new findings about the ancient fountain system, Newsfirst reported. Dr. Cooray explained that the Sigiriya fountains typically become active…
Flight services relaunched between Katunayake & Colombo via Beira Lake
Flight services between Katunayake and Colombo were officially launched today, with Beira Lake designated as a water aerodrome, under the patronage of Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake. The service, operated by Cinnamon Airlines using a Cessna 208, reintroduces…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 Oct), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 298.77 to Rs. 298.76,…
CSE hits record highs as ASPI tops 22,000
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached historic highs today (03) as key market indices crossed record levels during morning trading. The S&P SL20 index surpassed 6,200 points, while the All Share Price Index (ASPI) broke past the 22,000 mark for…
SLRC to host ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention
The NinthABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention (CADP-2025) will be held from November 25–27 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo. Organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and hosted by the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), it…
Health & Mass Media Minister & deputy Minister visits the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday informed the Mahanayake Theras of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters that a fully equipped, state-of-the-art hospital for heart patients will soon be built near the Colombo National Hospital, at a cost of Rs.13…
Sabina Yousaf crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025
Sabina Yousaf has been crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 at the Grand Final held on Thursday (03). The titleholder will now represent the country at the international Mrs. World pageant, recognized as the oldest and largest international beauty contest…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03 Oct), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.25, while the selling…
Probe ordered after Islamabad police storm National Press Club, assault journalists
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday ordered an inquiry into a raid carried out by Islamabad police at the National Press Club (NPC), where several journalists were allegedly attacked. Visuals aired on DawnNewsTV showed policemen armed with batons attacking journalists…