EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representatives regarding the 20% tariff recently imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan goods. According to the EDB, the discussion…
“Chichi’s rocket” : PM presents BOI data
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided a detailed account in Parliament on the Supreme SAT satellite project, following a question raised by Opposition MP D.V. Chanaka. She said that on May 23, 2012, Supreme SAT Pvt. Ltd. signed an agreement with…
63 arrested for bribery, corruption in first half of 2025: PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that within the past six months of this year, 63 individuals, including politicians, their relatives, and government officials, have been taken into custody based on bribery or corruption allegations. She made the revelation in Parliament…
Cardinal to send letter of demand to Wimal
A letter of demand will be sent to National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa, requesting a correction to a statement made regarding Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. The statement in question was made during a television interview and later published on a…
TISL welcomes amendments to the Companies (Amendment) Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed the constructive response of the Attorney General and the government’s move to address the concerns raised in its petition on the Companies (Amendment) Bill. The Speaker, Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certificate on the…
All Indian airports on maximum alert after warnings of potential threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has placed all Indian airports on maximum alert following intelligence inputs warning of potential threats from terrorists or “anti-social elements” between September 22 and October 2, 2025. The civil aviation ministry’s security wing issued…
ICC releases new batting & bowling rankings
Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna achieved their career-best ratings of 674 points and 368 points, respectively, after their memorable performances in the Oval Test against England. While Player of the Match in the fifth Test, Siraj climbed 12…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (06 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 297.21 to Rs. 297.10,…
“I applied for Govt scholarship and got Rs 500,000” Harshana responds
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harshana Rajakaruna, speaking in Parliament, defended the receipt of a government scholarship, stating that he qualified under the established system while his father was a member of the opposition. “My father was an opposition member at…
Applications open for the UK’s Chevening Scholarship programme
The British High Commission in Sri Lanka has announced the opening of applications for the United Kingdom’s Chevening Scholarship programme. Issuing a statement, the British High Commission has reminded students interested in the Scholarship programme to send in their applications….