CBSL rates : USD selling rate increases further
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (15), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate reaching Rs. 331. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased…
Sri Lanka and Türkiye Move to Expand Trade Horizons as Embassy Engagement with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Unlocks New Investment Pathways
First Secretary (Commercial) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, Dilanga Hettiarachchi and Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul Dr. Aydin Özü, accompanied the Ambassador to the meeting. Sri Lanka has taken a fresh step towards strengthening economic relations…
Sanath Nishantha’s brother sentenced to five and a half years in prison
Former Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Jagath Samantha has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being found guilty over an assault on the Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretary. The order was issued by the Chilaw High Court today…
New owners announced for Jaffna Kings ahead of LPL season 6
Jaffna Kings announced today (15) that the team will come under the ownership of Sports Commune, led by Indian sports entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, ahead of Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 6. The new ownership brings together cricketing…
Court told 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested over cybercrime previously deported from Cambodia
Seventy‑four (74) Vietnamese nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for alleged online financial fraud have been revealed to be individuals previously deported from Cambodia over similar cybercrimes, the Colpetty Police told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (15). Reporting before Magistrate Pasan…
LPL 2026 to begin on July 17 with Jaffna vs Galle opener
The inaugural game of the Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played between the Jaffna and Galle teams, who emerged as the Champions and runners-up, respectively, in the 2024 season, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today. Issuing a statement, the…
Five Italians die while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives
Five Italian divers have died during an underwater cave expedition in the Maldives, authorities said. They were exploring the caves at about 50-60m depth in Vaavu Atoll – which is about 64km from the capital Malé. They went diving on…
Sri Lanka, Belarus explore new trade and tourism partnerships
Sri Lanka and Belarus moved to deepen economic ties during a Business Round Table organized by the Belarus National Export Promotion Centre. Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who led the Sri Lankan delegation, said the discussions focused on expanding…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 332
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate edging towards Rs. 332. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
Lanka Metro Transit updates routes with new stops from today
Lanka Metro Transit has introduced updated route services with newly added stops, effective from today (15), to improve daily travel convenience for commuters. On the Makumbura–Colombo route, new stops include Pannipitiya, Thalawathugoda, Palam Thuna Junction, and Castle Hospital. On the…