Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Jan), the first working day of the year 2026, compared to Wednesday (31 Dec), the last working day of 2025. According to the Central Bank of Sri…
Unhealthy Air Quality : AQI tops 100 in several urban areas in SL
Sri Lanka’s National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned of deteriorating air quality across several urban centres, with the latest readings showing conditions slipping into “slightly unhealthy” levels. According to the NBRO, Colombo 07, Vavuniya, Kandy, Kegalle, Galle, Embilipitiya, and…
Sri Lanka receives humanitarian aid from 22 countries
The High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC), appointed to ensure the effective distribution of foreign relief supplies among the disaster-affected population, convened for its sixth session at the Disaster Management Centre on Wednesday (31 Dec). According to…
CERT reports surge in cybersecurity complaints in 2025
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) received more than 12,650 complaints related to cybersecurity incidents and social media misuse in 2025, marking a sharp increase in online fraud, harassment, and scams compared to previous years. According…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Siyapatha Finance Announces Seamless Leadership Transition: Mathisha Hewavitharana appointed Chief Executive Officer as Veteran Ananda Seneviratne concludes his tenure as Managing Director
Siyapatha Finance PLC, a leading licensed finance company and the largest fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, today announced a landmark leadership transition. Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana, the current Chief Executive Officer (Designate), has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer,…
Car crashes into coconut tree on New Year’s Day
An out-of-control car veered off the road and crashed into a coconut tree in Ambalantota on New Year’s Day, injuring the driver, police said. The accident occurred early Thursday in the Godagama area when the vehicle left the roadway and…
2026 New year message-President Anura Kumara DissanayakeAs we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history. Despite numerous challenges, the year 2025
As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history. Despite numerous challenges, the year 2025 laid the foundation for sustainable development…
On-duty police constable killed by drunk driver at New Year checkpoint
A police officer on duty for New Year celebrations was killed after being struck by a car driven by an intoxicated motorist who ignored orders to stop in southern Sri Lanka, police said. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Thursday…
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old socialist who delivered a thumping victory in November’s mayoral election, was officially sworn in during a midnight ceremony held in a subway station in New York. “Our campaign was built around listening to the people of…
Sri Lanka thanks global naval forces for humanitarian support at IFR 2025
The Sri Lanka Navy has acknowledged the invaluable support of foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations during the recent weather disaster in Sri…