Island-wide train strike called off
The island-wide 48-hour token strike, which was to be launched by train drivers from midnight today (29), has been called off. The decision has been taken following a discussion between representatives of the Railway Engine Drivers Union and the Secretary…
APB Leads Dialogue on Technology and Cyber Risk Supervision Shaping a Resilient Digital Future
The accelerating pace of digital transformation has brought the financial services industry to a defining juncture, where the growing threat of cyber risk increasingly shadows the opportunities of technological advancement. This pressing reality was at the forefront of a high-level…
China to offer $500 per child in move to boost birth rate
The Chinese government will offer parents subsidies of 3,600 yuan ($500, €429) per child under the age of three per year, Beijing’s state media said Monday. China’s population has declined for three consecutive years, and the world’s second most populous…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (29 July), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.12 to Rs. 298.18,…
Foreign embassies see Namal as next president : Johnston
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member Johnston Fernando claimed that several foreign embassies in Sri Lanka have identified Namal Rajapaksa as the country’s next president. Speaking at an event in Ratnapura, Fernando said public discussions, particularly at the village level,…
Jobs in Japan for Sri Lankans : New update
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is taking steps to enhance the language proficiency and training of Sri Lankans seeking employment in Japan, aiming to improve the overall quality of the workforce, SLBFE General Manager D.D.P. Senanayake said….
Mahishini Colonne presents credentials to Indian President
Sri Lanka’s newly appointed High Commissioner-designate to India, Mahishini Colonne, presented her credentials to Indian President, Droupadi Murmu, today. She presented her credentials at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Mahishini Colonne was appointed to the post by President…
Namal Rajapaksa granted bail
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, against whom an arrest warrant was issued yesterday, has been granted bail. MP Namal Rajapaksa was granted bail after appearing before the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today. He is reported to have appeared…
Elephant Safety : Railways alters train schedules, adds safety measures
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena says several measures are being taken to minimise elephant-train collisions, even if it results in a loss for Sri Lanka Railways. Addressing the media, Deputy Minister Gunasena said the train schedule of the Batticaloa…
Triangular T20 Tournament to Finalise T20 Squad for Zimbabwe & Asia Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will conduct an Domestic T20 triangular tournament starting August 7, following the postponement of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) that was initially scheduled for this month. With the LPL pushed back and no international fixtures until…