CEB Introduces New Tariff for Battery Energy Storage Systems
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced the implementation of the new tariff for purchasing electricity from Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that are integrated with existing ground-mounted solar PV plants, as well as Rooftop Solar Systems. According to a…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.15 to Rs. 299.24, while…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, North-Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and North-Western provinces and the Ampara District. According to the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 12…
Digital NIC project : SC dismisses Wimal’s petition
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed two fundamental rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and Amani Rishad Hameed, which sought a ruling to invalidate the Memorandum of Understanding signed with India regarding the implementation of the…
Gifts, greetings, and green tea — Chinese traders drop by Mahinda’s Tangalle home
A group of Chinese traders visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his private residence in Tangalle yesterday (16). The group presented gifts to the former president and inquired about his well-being during the visit. It is reported that this is…
Grades 1 & 6 textbooks : Update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced that textbooks will not be issued for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students in the upcoming academic year, it was reported. According to News First, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said, the measure…
“VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” Maritime Conference held in Colombo
The second edition of the maritime conference “VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” was held in Colombo yesterday, aimed at highlighting Sri Lanka’s contribution to the Blue Economy and its potential as a global maritime hub. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development,…
Katunayake Airport check in time : New Update
Starting from 12:00 noon on 17th October 2025, passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be permitted to check in up to four hours before their scheduled flight time, the airport management announced. The new measure aims to enhance…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.70 to Rs. 299.80,…
SLC pays tribute to Jayananda Warnaweera; women’s team to wear black armbands
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to express its deepest condolences on the passing of former Sri Lanka national player and cricket administrator Jayananda Warnaweera. On behalf of the entire cricketing fraternity, Sri Lanka Cricket extends its heartfelt sympathies to the Warnaweera…