Man arrested in Hatton over Rs. 25 Mn fraud
A 41-year-old resident of Kaduruwela has been arrested by Hatton Police on charges of defrauding multiple individuals of more than Rs. 25 million. Police said the suspect allegedly took Rs. 1.2 million from one victim, promising employment in Azerbaijan. He…
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 12th September. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court further remanded Shasheendra Rajapaksa after he was produced before the court today. The Bribery Commission arrested…
CBSL presents new Rs. 2000 commemorative note to President
A new commemorative Rs. 2000 banknote was presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The commemorative note was handed over to the President by the Governor of…
Western Province trials electric boats to clean Beira Lake
The Western Province has commenced initial trials of fully electric, solar-powered waste-collecting boats on the Beira Lake, Governor Hanif Yusoof said. According to the Governor, the boats are capable of collecting up to 3,000 kilograms of floating solid waste per…
Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Breaks Ground: Colombo’s Landmark Twin Towers Rise at Thummulla
Chairman, Condominium Management Authority – Eng. (Mr) Bandula Karunarathne, Director, Home Lands Group – Mrs. Harshani Herath, Chairman/Managing Director, Home Lands Group – Mr. Nalin Herath, Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Chairman, Urban Development Authority…
Oil prices fall on demand concerns but head for weekly gain
Oil prices declined on Friday, though they remain on track to register a weekly gain. The market is navigating opposing forces. On one hand, demand is expected to soften with the approach of the end of the U.S. summer driving…
Abduction case : Athuraliye Rathana Thera remanded
Former MP Athuraliye Rathana Thera was remanded until September 12th by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today. Police were searching for Rathana Thera in connection with the alleged 2020 abduction of Our Power of People Party (OPPP) General Secretary Ven. Wedinigama…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.64 to Rs. 298.62,…
Bribery case : Rajitha Senaratne remanded
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has been remanded until 09 September by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. Senaratne, who was evading arrest over a case before the court, first appeared before the Colombo High Court today, having previously been issued a notice….
1333 Bikeathon -2025 “Ride to Save Lives”
CCCline- Bikeathon is organized for the 12th consecutive year 1333 Bikeathon will kick off from Independence Square, as over 25 dedicated cyclists set off on a powerful mission—to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing. The first leg of the…