Former Moratuwa Mayor arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council Saman Lal Fernando has been taken into custody by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). According to reports, the arrest was made in connection with allegations of…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (10 Sept), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.25 to Rs. 298.24,…
Nepal crisis : Special Statement from Ranil Wickramasinghe
Special statement issued by the VIII Executive President Ranil Wickremesinghe Several media outlets have drawn my attention to the situation in Kathmandu, Nepal and have inquired about it. First of all, I condemn all kinds of killings, including those of…
List of MPs who placed deposits for Viyathpura Housing
The Cabinet of Ministers recently approved the removal of concessions previously granted to Members of Parliament for purchasing homes under the Viyathpura housing project. According to the government, under this scheme, 29 former MPs had deposited 25% of the sale…
WATCH : LIBA on a mission to accelerate Sri Lanka-India business ties
In an interview with Newswire, Santosh Menon, president of the Lanka India Business Association (LIBA), outlined the association’s clarity of purpose and ambitious strategy for driving Sri Lankan investment into a booming Indian economy. Menon stressed that many Sri Lankan…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (10 Sep), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.75, while the selling…
Erskine May cited as Sajith challenges Speaker on No-Confidence Motion
A tense situation arose in Parliament today when Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over the Speaker’s decision on the No Confidence Motion (NCM) submitted against the Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekara. Addressing the Parliament today, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne…
Nepal protests : SriLankan Airlines temporarily suspends flights to Kathmandu
All SriLankan Airlines flights to Nepal have been temporarily suspended, the national carrier announced today. According to the Airline, the flights have been cancelled due to the closure of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Airport has been…
Ella bus accident : Bus owner arrested
The owner of the bus involved in the recent tragic accident in Ella has been arrested by the Police. According to the Police, the man was arrested for failing to properly maintain the vehicle used in public transportation. The 41-year-old…
Foreign Ministry working to evacuate SL pilgrims in Nepal
The Foreign Ministry says it is working to evacuate 73 Sri Lankan pilgrims currently in Nepal, due to ongoing nationwide protests. According to the Ministry, the group had travelled to Nepal via India. The ministry said that despite initial technical…