Confidence in financial system rises short term : CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says respondents’ confidence in the financial system improved in the short term compared to the previous Systemic Risk Survey, whereas confidence in the medium term experienced a slight decline. Releasing key findings of the…
DC Group secures multiple accolades at SLIM Digis 2.5, continuing award-winning momentum
DC Group reinforced its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s most versatile and innovative communications groups by delivering an outstanding performance at the prestigious SLIM Digis 2.5 awards held last night. The agency walked away with five silver awards and…
No friendship or Association with those practicing brutality against Palestine- Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Israel and Palestine functioning peacefully as two countries is the official policy and program of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MP Sajith Premadasa said he stands firmly for protecting the rights of the Palestinian people…
2026 Budget : President calls for export growth in construction sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the objective is to create an economic environment that enables the construction industry to grow beyond government projects. The President further pointed out that irregularities had occurred in the sector in the past due to…
Foreign Minister meets Buddhist leaders in Geneva
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who is currently on a visit to Geneva, has visited several international Buddhist institutions in the city. Minister Vijitha Herath has visited the International Buddhist Foundation (IBF) and the International Buddhist Centre in Geneva….
Corruption : Indictments filed against Ramith Rambukwella
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. The charges relate to his failure to disclose how he acquired assets valued at over Rs. 270 million through unlawful…
Kabir Hashim appointed new COPA Chair
Opposition MP Kabir Hashim has been appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) of the tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka. This appointment fills the vacancy created following the resignation of MP Aravinda Senarath, who served…
Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph passes away
Former Director for Social Communications at the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph, has passed away. According to the Catholic Church of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph was 85 years old at the time of his demise. On December…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.26 to Rs. 298.11,…
Abduction case : Athuraliye Rathana Thera granted bail
Former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, who was remanded until today, has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court. Ve. Athuraliye Rathana Thera has been released on a cash bail of Rs. 10,000 and two sureties of Rs. 500,000…