Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (30 Sept), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.76 to Rs. 298.77, while…
19 female death row prisoners in Sri Lanka
Prisons Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe says a total of 19 women are currently on death row in Sri Lanka. Jagath Weerasinghe said another 24 women are currently serving life sentences. He further said that 225 women are convicted prisoners and 1,304…
Rajitha’s parliament hope ends as SC rejects petition
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed a fundamental rights petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne against MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena. In his petition, Rajitha Senaratane had sought to invalidate the election of Rohitha Abeygunawardena as a Member of…
Two bodies found in Dehiwala, Grandpass
The bodies of two males found dead under suspicious circumstances were found in the Dehiwala and Grandpass areas on Monday, the Police said. According to the Police, a 23-year-old youth was found dead in a suspicious manner inside a house…
22 people killed in Madagascar ‘Gen Z’ protests
Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved his government in response to mass demonstrations over power and water shortages that turned deadly, with the United Nations reporting that at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others were…
Minister Handuneththi apologizes for ‘Nobel Prize’ comment
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has extended his apologies for his recent statement, referring to a ‘Guinness World record’ as the ‘Nobel Prize’. In a video message, Minister Handunneththi acknowledged the mistake, stating that he had mistakenly…
Risk-Based Refund Scheme replaces SVAT : Notice from IRD
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced the abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) and the introduction of the Risk-Based Refund Scheme (RBRS). Issuing a notice for registered persons for SVAT, the IRD states that the SVAT scheme…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30 Sep), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.30, while the selling…
Meniyel recognized as Sri Lanka’s oldest living man
The National Secretariat for Elders has officially recognized Bolland Hakuru Meniyel, a resident of Karandeniya in Galle District, as Sri Lanka’s oldest living male at the age of 110. According to his old national identity card, Meniyel was born on…
Construction of second Rest Area on Southern Expressway begins
Construction of the second rest area along the Southern Expressway has commenced in the Udukawa area of Matara, aimed at providing rest and amenities to drivers and passengers travelling between Kottawa and Mattala. The project was officially launched on Monday…