Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.07 to Rs. 299.15, while…
Nepal and Oman secure spots in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal and Oman have secured two of the three available places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman on Wednesday. The two teams clinched their spots…
PM Harini meets Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya kicked off her official visit to India with a meeting with the Indian Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar. Commenting on the meeting, Jaishankar said he was pleased to meet Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya…
Justice Minister stresses public access over Lawyer convenience
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says new projects by the ministry should be based on public access to justice, and not on the convenience of lawyers. The Justice Minister expressed these views yesterday (15) while participating in the inauguration of…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Oct), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.55 to Rs. 299.70,…
Govt Analyst report called for Piumi Hansamali’s whitening creams
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court has called for a Government Analyst’s report regarding the quality of whitening creams produced and distributed by a company run by Sri Lankan model Piumi Hansamali, it was reported. According to media reports, the order…
3-member UNP committee appointed for SJB talks
The United National Party (UNP) has taken steps to appoint a three-member committee to hold discussions with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). The committee comprises UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, UNP General Secretary Thalatha Atukorale, and Presidential Counsel Roland Perera….
Parliament to take up Personal Data Protection Bill next week
Parliament is scheduled to convene from 21 to 24 October, per a decision taken during a recent meeting of the Parliamentary Business Committee, chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. Accordingly, on each sitting day, the time from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00…
Sri Lanka begins Trade Policy Review at WTO in Geneva
The first session of Sri Lanka’s fifth Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday (15). The session, to be held until 20th October 2025, is led by a delegation headed by…
Trump claims Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, calling it a “big step” toward isolating Moscow economically. India has become one of the largest customers for…