Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Sep), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.75, while the selling…
New $100 Mn project to support agri jobs & climate-smart farming
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have entered into a new US$100 million partnership aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods, creating jobs, and building climate resilience in the agri-food sector. More than 380,000 people across Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka systematically protected murderers of journalists – Report
A new report by the International Truth and Justice Project says Sri Lanka has systematically shielded the killers of journalists for over a quarter of a century. The new report focuses on the failures of the police investigation into the…
Sri Lanka in Asia Cup : 3 key updates
Sri Lanka are set to consider batter Janith Liyanage for their Asia Cup squad after leaving one spot open in the 17-man limit. The selectors had originally named only 16 players, and Liyanage has already travelled to Dubai along with…
Court grants bail to Rajitha Senaratne
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was in remand custody over corruption allegations. Rajitha Senaratne was released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and two sureties of Rs. 02 million each. The …
Thailand’s top court orders former PM Thaksin to spend one year in jail
Thailand’s Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, in a watershed case for the kingdom. The court issued its ruling on Tuesday in a review of whether Thaksin’s stay in the…
Speaker announces SC determination on President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of the President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution. The Speaker announced that, as such, the Supreme Court states that…
Spain imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’
Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying the move is aimed at “stopping the genocide in Gaza” and “supporting the Palestinian population”. “There is a difference between defending your…
Customs, CID probe release of ICE chemical containers
Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, says a report has been called regarding the two containers containing chemicals allegedly used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) that were released from customs clearance. Seevali Arukgoda told Newswire that…
43 countries voice support, urge cooperation with Sri Lanka at UNHRC
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath underlined the commitment and the political will of the Government for transformation in the country and to create a new political culture to advance the rights and well-being of all Sri Lankans, while addressing…