Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential in Stockholm
A special tourism promotional event, organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau, was held in Stockholm last week (13), showcasing the splendour and beauty of Sri Lanka. According to the Embassy…
Adani Group to double Colombo terminal capacity ahead of schedule – Report
India’s Adani Group and its partners plan to double the capacity of an $840 million container terminal in Colombo several months ahead of schedule, despite giving up $553 million in U.S. funding, Reuters reported, citing a partner executive. The Colombo…
COPE flags Rs. 12 Mn revenue loss from sand mining project
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed that the government lost more than Rs. 12 million in royalty revenue from a single sand mining project due to lapses at the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB). Lawmakers have directed…
HBO to launch streaming service in Sri Lanka
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its premier global streaming service HBO Max will launch direct-to-consumer in new markets across Asia Pacific on October 15, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, and Pakistan. A full list of…
Sri Lanka passport ranking drops in latest Henley Index
The Sri Lankan passport has dropped to 97th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking, released on September 11, 2025. In the latest update, Sri Lanka has slipped to 97th, one place lower than its 2024 position,…
BOI, Blossom Well ink $2.9 Mn tourism deal
Blossom Well Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka to invest $2.99 million in a new hospitality project in Thissamaharama. The development, located in Kohombagahapalassa in the country’s southern region, will…
ICC Rankings : New Update
Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has become the third Indian player to top the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings after economical spells in his team’s first two matches of the Asia Cup being played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 34-year-old…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (17 Sept), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.31 to Rs. 298.29,…
Sampath Manamperi surrenders to Court
Former local government member Sampath Manamperi surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today. He was wanted in connection with the possession of chemicals used in the production of Crystal Meth (ICE), following a discovery made in Middeniya recently. Earlier, the…