Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03 Sep), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.85, while the…
Police ordered to allow parents access to arrested minors within 6 hours
The Supreme Court has declared that the Hatharaliyadda Police violated the fundamental rights of a 16-year-old schoolboy and his mother, awarding compensation and issuing fresh directives to safeguard the rights of minors in custody. The court held that the Acting…
China unveils new weapons in military parade attended by Putin & Kim Jong Un
China commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Wednesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping hosting more than two dozen foreign leaders at a military parade. The parade featured missiles and tanks rumbling past…
New banana tissue culture lab opened in North Central Province
The North Central Provincial Department of Agriculture inaugurated a state-of-the-art Banana Tissue Culture Planting Material Production Laboratory at the In-Service Training Institute in Maha Illuppallama, North Central Province on Tuesday (02 Sept). The Banana Tissue Culture Planting Material Production Laboratory…
Young Indian Cardiac surgeon dies of heart attack during hospital rounds
A 39-year-old cardiac surgeon, Dr Gradlin Roy, collapsed during rounds at Saveetha Medical College Hospital in Chennai on Wednesday. Despite immediate efforts by colleagues, he could not be revived. Neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, who shared details on X, said colleagues…
Colombo Colts Cricket Club marks 152 years of excellence with a grand celebration
Colombo Colts Cricket Club proudly celebrated its 152nd Anniversary with a grand event at the club premises. It was a special evening to honour the club’s long journey, achievements, and the people who made it possible. The celebration was attended…
AG’s Dept to file indictments in over 20 cases of state asset misuse
The Attorney General’s Department states indictments will be filed with regard to over 20 controversial incidents linked to the tenures of former governments. According to the AG’s Department, a special team is currently working on the matter. The AG’s Department…
41 state officials arrested by Bribery Commission over 07 months in 2025
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has received 3,937 complaints during the first seven months of this year. According to the Commission’s progress report, of these, 1,011 complaints were dismissed without investigation due to insufficient evidence…
Olivia Colman praises Sri Lankan cuisine as ‘best food’
British actress Olivia Colman says the best food she has had was while on holiday in Sri Lanka. Coleman revealed this during an interview with fellow English actor Benedict Cumberbatch for their new film ‘The Roses’. When asked about her…
Sun directly over five cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Marawila, Dampelessa, Mawathagama,…