Sri Lanka’s exports surge to US$ 8.3 Bn in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first six months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8,337.86 million, marking a robust 6.70 % growth, compared to the same period in 2024. According to the…
Seven new elephant corridors to be opened
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says seven new elephant corridors will be opened soon. Accordingly, the corridors include Puwakthale, Nachchaduwa, Nachchaduwa-Wilpattu, Kunaatuwewa, Pollankale, Balaluwewa, and Hatpatunawa. The required plans have been prepared based on advice from experts at the University…
05 new Ambassadors & a High Commissioner appointed
The Committee on High Posts has approved the appointments of 5 new Ambassadors, a High Commissioner, and a Ministry Secretary. The appointments were approved during a meeting of the Committee on High Posts held in Parliament last week (24). Accordingly,…
Govt to establish 100 Primary Care Community Centres this year
The Government will establish one Primary Care Community Centre (PCCC) for roughly 10,000 people under the proposed PCCC project, to deliver higher‑quality and more efficient primary health services nationwide, the Ministry of Health announced. According to the Health Ministry, in…
Arrest warrant issued for Namal Rajapaksa over Court no-show
An arrest warrant has been issued today (July 28) against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court. The warrant was issued after MP Rajapaksa failed to appear in court for a case that was scheduled to be taken up…
UrbanTrendz Revived: Colombo’s Go-To Multi-Brand Fashion Destination Reclaims Its Crown
After a quiet period shaped by the pandemic, import restrictions, and Sri Lanka’s economic downturn, UrbanTrendz is making a bold comeback. The iconic multi-brand fashion showroom at 273, Sea Avenue, Colombo 03 has been revived and reimagined, reaffirming its place…
PAFFREL urges Govt to hold Provincial Council elections
Election monitoring body, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), says the Provincial Council elections, which have been delayed for a long time, must now be conducted promptly. Issuing a statement, PAFFREL stated that the term of the…
Ex-Sri Lanka Test player Kaushal Silva to coach Hong Kong
Former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper batsman Kaushal Silva has been appointed as the new head coach of Hong Kong’s cricket team, the sport’s governing body in the city said on Monday. The 39-year-old, who played 39 Tests and scored three hundreds…
Freedom of expression and emerging challenges discussed
The seminar titled “Freedom of Expression and Emerging Challenges”, jointly organized by the Media Law Forum and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), was held last week (24), being officially opened by President of the Bar Association of Sri…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28 July), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.04 to Rs….