What it costs to live in Sri Lanka : New Poverty Line data revealed
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for April 2026, revealing that an individual requires a minimum of Rs. 17,117 per month to meet basic needs. According to the data, the highest cost of…
Dollar Rate today: Rupee depreciates slightly against the USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), compared to Monday. However, the selling rate remains below Rs. 340. According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US…
Johnston Fernando arrives at Illegal Assets Investigation Division
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has arrived at the Illegal Assets Investigation Division. It is reported that he has arrived to record a statement in connection with an investigation related to former local government member Sampath Manamperi. Manamperi was initially arrested…
Sri Lanka Tourism holds Roadshows in major cities in Poland
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Warsaw, held a series of tourism roadshows in the prominent cities of Warsaw, Poznan, and Krakow in Poland in May. According to the Embassy of…
Inflation in Sri Lanka could rise to 7%, CBSL Governor warns
Inflation in Sri Lanka could climb as high as 7 per cent due to rising fuel prices and the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned. Speaking during a televised interview, he noted…
Gazette issued suspending registrations of three National Sports Federations
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has temporarily suspended the registration of three National Sports Associations/Federations, Handball, Carrom, and Hockey, under Sections 32 and 33 of the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, as amended. According to the gazette, the…
Indian HC visits restored Northern Railway line
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited the restored Northern Railway line on Monday (01), rehabilitated under a USD 5 million Indian grant. Santosh Jha said the project forms part of the larger USD 450 million post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction package. “Restoring…
Debut author Archana Mendis launches children’s book exploring imagination, self-belief and courage
The Girl with the Talking Flower Crown invites readers into a world of quiet magic and self-discovery An enchanting debut that celebrates individuality, kindness and the courage to be yourself In a time where fast-paced living often overshadows the quiet…
RCB’s Tim David suspended for IPL 2027 opener after throwing ice bag towards umpire
Tim David will miss Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s opening match of IPL 2027 after being handed a one-game suspension for throwing an ice bag towards umpire Nitin Menon during the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi…
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Rainy conditions are expected to increase in the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka from this evening (02), according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the…