Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Sept), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.62 to Rs….
Ayurvedic doctors dispute discontinued allowance
The Government Ayurvedic Medical Officers’ Association has raised concern over the discontinuation of the additional allowance granted to Ayurvedic doctors. President of the Association, Dr. Upula Kondasinghe, says that while Western medical doctors receive an additional allowance of 180 hours…
EU chief plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission said on Monday that its president, Ursula von der Leyen, was en route to Bulgaria when her plane faced deliberate GPS jamming. “We can confirm there was GPS jamming but the plane landed safe,” said Arianna Podesta,…
Ranil Govt phosphate exports : SC to hear FR petition
The Supreme Court today (01 Sept) granted permission to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, several former Cabinet members, and other respondents. The petition claims that during the previous government’s tenure, phosphate stocks extracted…
Bellanwila sword attack : Six suspects arrested
An individual has been attacked by two armed men in broad daylight in the Bellanwila area in Colombo. CCTV footage of the incident shows the victim being chased and attacked with swords by the two suspects, whose faces were covered…
Falling tree branch damages two cars
Two vehicles were damaged after the branch of a tree had fallen on them this afternoon. According to reports, the incident had occurred in the Hyde Park Corner area in Colombo. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st) The post Falling tree branch damages…
Police credit joint effort with India, Interpol, Indonesia in underworld arrests
Sri Lanka Police says, Indian authorities assisted the INTERPOL and Indonesian Police to apprehend the five underworld figures who were arrested in Indonesia recently. Issuing a statement, the Police said that the Indian authorities, INTERPOL, and Indonesian Police had provided…
President vows transparent probe into Chemmani mass grave
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking in Jaffna, said the government is committed to conducting a transparent investigation into the Chemmani mass grave, which has drawn renewed concern following recent excavations. “I know that when digging the ground, old skeletons surface….
Borella sunken road : Police notice to motorists
The road to Colombo from the Devi Balika Vidyalaya roundabout to the D.S. Senanayake Junction in Borella will be closed from today (01), the Police said. According to the Police, the road will be completely closed to traffic from 07.00…
Govt to introduce health package for citizens above 35 years
Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni has announced that the government is preparing to introduce a special health package for all citizens above the age of 35. Speaking on the initiative, the Deputy Minister said the package will help identify…