Indian Navy Chief holds talks with Sri Lankan defence officials
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, held meetings with Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) on Monday, Sept. 22….
CEB TU action : Govt says will not allow a power crisis in SL
The government will not allow an electricity crisis or a power cut in Sri Lanka, despite the ongoing trade union action by electricity workers, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing today, Minister Jayatissa assured a…
1xBet online betting app case: Yuvraj Singh questioned
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday (September 23, 2025) appeared before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an online betting app named 1xBet, officials said. Mr. Singh (43) reached the agency’s…
Govt to launch ‘SuperApp’ to access all public services
Cabinet approval has been granted to develop a ‘Government SuperApp’ that will enable citizens to access government services through a single digital application. It has been observed that citizens currently face significant difficulties due to the fragmented nature of service…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Sept.), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.65 to Rs. 298.72,…
SL Consul General in Mumbai meets Maharashtra Minister
The Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Priyanga Wickramasinghe, paid a courtesy call on Minister of Marketing and Protocol of Maharashtra State of India, Jaykumar Rawal, recently (16 Sept.). According to the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai,…
Sri Lanka launches energy financing strategy
The Sri Lanka Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Strategy for the Energy Sector, developed through a process led by the Ministry of Energy with support and technical expertise from UNDP in Sri Lanka, and the Just Energy Transition (JET) Study,…
Programme to uplift physical, human resources of postal service – Minister
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa pointed out that construction of a first-class post office building will be carried out in the Batticaloa district after 35 years. In line with the Government’s policy statement, themed ‘A Rich Country,…
Bystanders rescue couple swept into sea near Galle Fort
A group of bystanders have risked their lives to rescue a young couple who had been swept into the sea from the rocky edge behind the Dutch Hospital building at the Galle Fort. The incident was captured on video by…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 Sep), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299 to Rs….