SL SC $1 billion verdict : X-Press Pearl responds
X-Press Feeders, the operators of the X-Press Pearl, which sank off the shores of Sri Lanka in 2021, criticized the recent Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruling, stating it disregards international maritime law and presumes guilt of the Vessel Master before…
Protest held despite Trinco land dispute resolved in July : Minister
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says the land dispute linked to the Muthu Nagar area in Trincomalee had already been fundamentally resolved on 29 July 2025, despite which a protest had been held in front of the Presidential Secretariat recently. Issuing…
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away
Former Parliamentarian and State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has passed away at the age of 57. Family sources said he had been unwell and was receiving medical treatment at the time of his death. Ratwatte, the son of former Deputy Defence…
6 key highlights from Central Bank’s August monetary policy report
Releasing the Monetary Policy Report for August 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka says the economy is expected to grow by around 4.5% in 2025. The Central Bank further said that inflation is projected to reach the target of…
Airport security officer arrested with multiple weapons
A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested in Minuwangoda in possession of multiple weapons, police said. Officers recovered a T-56 firearm with a magazine and 14 bullets, a pistol with a magazine, nine 2.5mm rounds, nine 9mm rounds, three swords, and…
Wimal arrives at CID over Easter attacks statement
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to provide a statement. Before entering the CID premises, Weerawansa told the media that he appeared before the CID in response to a summons issued by the department….
3 Sri Lankan Test Series make Wisden’s Top 15 of Century
Three Sri Lankan Test series have been ranked among the 15 greatest of the 21st century by Wisden. The list features Sri Lanka’s thrilling 1-0 win over England in 2014, the 1-1 drawn series in the West Indies in 2018,…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15 Aug), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.65 to Rs….
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship to arrive in Colombo
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) will visit the Port of Colombo on 16th August 2025. According to the US Embassy, the visit marks the USS Santa Barbara’s first…
Salt imports : 400 containers stuck at Colombo Port for over 45 days
The Sri Lanka Salt Producers Association (SLSPA) states that currently, 400 containers, comprising nearly 28,000 metric tons of imported salt, are stuck at the Colombo Port without clearance. National Organizer of the Association, Chaminda Rusiru Maliyedda, told the media that…