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US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge
US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge
At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. MORE..
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to find an end to a conflict that has roiled the global economy. MORE..
21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links
21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links
A group of 21 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been accused of various crimes in Sri Lanka and had fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to the country today (22) after being detained by UAE’s security authorities, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic
Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic
Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear. MORE..
Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years
Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years
A discussion with the Catholic Council has been held yesterday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA
Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA
Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the surrounding areas and access roads to the airport. MORE..
Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak
Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak
The Department of Prisons says an inmate detained at the Angunakolapelassa Prison has died following hospitalization due to a sudden illness. MORE..
No country should accept ‘‘tolling system’’ in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio
No country should accept ‘‘tolling system’’ in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio
Asserting Washington’s firm stance on global maritime security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has redoubled pressure on Tehran, identifying its aggressive manoeuvres in vital trade corridors as a non-negotiable hurdle in ongoing diplomatic discussions. MORE..
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, Pramodya Wickramasinghe, has reportedly directed a letter to the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage. MORE..
President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022
President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka will never be allowed to fall into an economic crisis similar to that experienced in 2022, despite concerns expressed by some that such a situation could recur in the country. MORE..
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Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis
Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that he, along with other party leaders, met the Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, and requested an urgent parliamentary debate on the prevailing rupee crisis. MORE..
Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather
Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to pay close attention to the cautionary messages displayed on electronic signboards when driving on expressways amid the ongoing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after family and friends of a young man thought to have died from the virus were prevented from taking his body away for burial. MORE..
Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy – Deputy Minister
Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha says the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar is not the result of any government policy or wrong decision, but rather a consequence of the global crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera engages in discussions with Australian politicians
MP Dilith Jayaweera engages in discussions with Australian politicians
Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has shared details of an official engagement with several prominent Australian politicians, highlighting a recent interaction at the Parliament of Victoria, Australia. MORE..
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Major development projects in Ampara launched under President’s patronage
Major development projects in Ampara launched under President’s patronage
The Ampara District Special Coordinating Committee meeting will be held this afternoon (22) at the auditorium of the Ampara District Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Slight decline observed in US Dollar’s selling price
Slight decline observed in US Dollar’s selling price
According to the daily exchange rate official chart released today (22) by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the buying rate of the US Dollar is recorded at Rs. 342.67, while the selling rate is Rs. 353.17. MORE..
DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30
DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect their printed but unclaimed vehicle number plates issued during the years 2023 and 2024 before June 30, 2026. MORE..
Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours – Met. Dept
Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours – Met. Dept
The Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall of 336.5 mm, recorded between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and 8.30 a.m. today, was observed in Pambegama in the Kegalle District.
21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala
21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala
Twenty-one wanted criminal suspects, including alleged underworld figures “Mahawatta Chamara” and “Kudu Duminda,” who were deported from Dubai, have arrived at the Mattala International Airport early this morning (22), according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
Six schools in Dehiowita Edu. Zone closed due to bad weather
Six schools in Dehiowita Edu. Zone closed due to bad weather
Due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, steps have been taken to close six schools in the Dehiowita Education Zone today (22). MORE..
Advisory issued to residents along Attanagalu Oya amid heavy rainfall
Advisory issued to residents along Attanagalu Oya amid heavy rainfall
The Department of Irrigation states that, in view of the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a minor flood situation could develop in areas surrounding the Attanagalu Oya. MORE..
Over 300 mm rainfall recorded in some areas - Met. Dept
Over 300 mm rainfall recorded in some areas - Met. Dept
The Department of Meteorology has revealed that several regions across the island have recorded rainfall exceeding 300 mm due to the relentless torrential downpours. MORE..
Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours
Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours
The Department of Irrigation has warned that there is a risk of minor flooding in several areas along the Kelani River Basin within the next 48 hours. MORE..