Sajith meets US delegation, requests further tariff relief for Sri Lanka
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with a delegation from the United States House Democracy Partnership (HDP) at Parliament today (27), with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung also in attendance. Premadasa highlighted the critical role of the United States in Sri Lanka’s…
President’s travel : Presidential Secretariat responds to RTI request
Responding to an RTI request submitted on August 4, 2025, the Presidential Secretariat has refused to release information regarding the domestic travel of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Secretariat, in its response dated August 27, stated that the request was…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.49 to Rs. 298.64,…
SOC on Justice approves Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection approved the Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill during a meeting in parliament recently. The Committee convened under the Chairmanship of MP Najith Indika in Parliament last week (22). Expressing…
Combined timetable : SLTB strike underway
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees have launched a trade union action, protesting the combined timetable for long-distance bus services with private buses. The SLTB employees refrained from duties, launching the trade union action from midnight yesterday. The National Transport…
UN raises concerns over continuous detention of Rohingya refugees in SL
Resident Representative of the United Nations to Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, has raised concerns over the continuous detention of a group of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Sri Lanka. In a statement, Marc-André Franche said in December 2024, a group…
Prime Group makes history with Sri Lanka’s first luxury real estate client experience initiative ‘Prime Premier’
-First-of-its-kind premium initiative revolutionizes real estate industry in Sri Lanka- Celebrating three decades of industry leadership, Prime Group, Sri Lanka’s most distinguished and pioneering real estate developer, unveiled ‘Prime Premier’, an exclusive client experience initiative designed to transform how discerning…
Experts appointed to draft Matara Heritage & Development Foundation Act
An Expert Committee and sub-committee have been appointed to commence drafting a Heritage & Development Foundation Act for Matara Fort & City. The Cabinet decision to appoint the expert Committee was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in June 2025,…
Kite season : Air Force warns public of dangers to aircraft operations
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public of potential dangers to aircraft operations due to kite flying. Issuing a statement, the SLAF drew the attention of the public to the potential dangers associated with kite flying, particularly…
Underworld suspects arrested in Indonesia : More details from Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says steps will be taken shortly to bring back to Sri Lanka the underworld suspects, including Kehelbaddara Padme, who were arrested in Indonesia. Minister Ananda Wijepala said that the suspects were arrested following a…