Monk launches hunger strike in Tangalle urging restoration of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security
Theripahala Siridhamma Thero of Rathupaswala has commenced a hunger strike in Tangalle this afternoon (08), protesting the government’s decision to withdraw the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The monk began his protest at around 1.00 p.m. in front…
New Sri Lanka Rugby office bearers elected
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. Fernando was elected to the post during the Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Rugby held at…
IMF briefed on Industry Ministry’s goals and strategies for 2030
A special meeting between officials from the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took place at the ministry today (08), during which ministry officials presented a detailed analysis of their goals and…
Matara Festival for the Arts to be held in December
The second edition of the Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA) will be held at the Matara Fort from 12–15 December 2025. The arts festival, which aims to revitalize and rebuild Matara City, will feature several artists, musicians and speakers…
Council warns legal action if military fails to close beauty salon
The Maritimepattu local council has issued a notice to the military to shut down a beauty salon operated by the army in Mullaitivu, citing serious harm to the livelihoods of war-affected residents. According to reports, Chairman of the Maritimepattu Pradeshiya…
UN-Habitat, NWSDB launch climate-resilient water project
UN-Habitat, together with the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB), has officially launched a new project in Sri Lanka entitled: Safe and Resilient Water Supply for Western Cities – Integrating Climate Resilience into Water Safety Plans of the Ambatale…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 Oct), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from 298.74 to Rs. 298.78, while…
Cabinet extends deviation tax exemption for Mattala Airport until 2027
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to extend the concessionary period exempting airlines operating scheduled flights to and from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) from the deviation tax until June 26, 2027. The exemption was first introduced following…
New “Ministerial Results Framework” for 22 line ministries
The government has introduced a new “Ministerial Results Framework” for 22 line ministries and affiliated institutions, covering the period 2025–2029, to strengthen results-based management in the public sector. Prepared by the Department of Project Management and Monitoring of the General…
Implementation of Western Province Solid Waste Master Plan Approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the Western Province Municipal Solid Waste Management Master Plan, aimed at addressing the growing waste management challenges in Sri Lanka’s most populous region. The project was developed under a Memorandum of…