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US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334
The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 334 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Sri Lanka inaugurates new High Commission in New Zealand
Sri Lanka inaugurates new High Commission in New Zealand
The new High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Wellington, New Zealand, has been officially inaugurated. MORE..
Decision on summoning counsel in Kapila Chandrasena inquest to be announced on June 2
Decision on summoning counsel in Kapila Chandrasena inquest to be announced on June 2
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court ruled today (29) that the decision on whether or not to summon President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muhandiramge to give evidence...MORE..
Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures
Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement welcoming and commending the Government of Sri Lanka on the successful completion and approval of the 5th and 6th reviews under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..
Father arrested over deaths of two children in Batticaloa hotel room fire
Father arrested over deaths of two children in Batticaloa hotel room fire
Batticaloa Police have uncovered alleged fraudulent activities linked to the tragic deaths of two children from the same family who died after inhaling smoke from a fire inside a hotel room in Batticaloa. MORE..
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga and Maguru Ganga basins
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga and Maguru Ganga basins
According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga basins within the next 48 hours. MORE..
No fuel price reduction expected in next revision - CPC
No fuel price reduction expected in next revision - CPC
The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumarage, stated that a reduction in domestic fuel prices cannot be expected in the upcoming price revision, based on current global market trends. MORE..
65-year-old dies in Grandpass after sustaining injuries in alleged attack
65-year-old dies in Grandpass after sustaining injuries in alleged attack
A resident of the Henamulla Camp area in the Grandpass Police Division has succumbed to injuries at the Colombo National Hospital, according to hospital police. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway construction to begin today under President’s patronage
Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway construction to begin today under President’s patronage
The construction work on the section from Rambukkana to Galagedara, under Stage II of Phase III of the Central Expressway project, is scheduled to commence today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak
WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak
The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s MBP134, Regeneron’s maftivimab and Gilead Sciences’ antiviral remdesivir. MORE..
Police seize over 3kg of ‘Ice’ in Baduraliya
Police seize over 3kg of ‘Ice’ in Baduraliya
Acting on information received, officers of the Baduraliya Police conducted a search operation in the Thumbagalla Kanda area and seized a stock of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) weighing more than 3 kilograms. MORE..
Police launch special island-wide security and traffic plan for Vesak Week
Police launch special island-wide security and traffic plan for Vesak Week
During the Vesak season, a special island-wide security programme is being implemented, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler. MORE..
Kapila Perera steps down as Transport Ministry Secretary: sources
Kapila Perera steps down as Transport Ministry Secretary: sources
The Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Prof. Kapila Perera, has tendered his resignation, according to sources. MORE..
Iran intercepts American ‘aircraft’, state media say
Iran intercepts American ‘aircraft’, state media say
Iran has intercepted a US drone around Bushehr, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reports, citing a military source. MORE..
US and Iran ‘very close’ to deal but ‘not there yet’, Vance says
US and Iran ‘very close’ to deal but ‘not there yet’, Vance says
The US and Iran still need to work out several sticking points before an agreement on the war can be reached, Vice-President JD Vance has said. MORE..
Report says Iran and U.S. reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks
Report says Iran and U.S. reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks
The United States and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend their ceasefire pending the approval of President Donald Trump, Axios reported on Thursday, after Iran targeted a U.S. air base in Kuwait in the wake of U.S. strikes on what Washington said was an Iranian drone operation. MORE..
Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange
Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange
A road accident has been reported today (28) near the Sooriyawewa Interchange on the Southern Expressway, leaving three people injured. MORE..
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, participated in the EU–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable held under the theme “Global Gateway and Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub.” MORE..
Sri Lanka remains committed to regional cooperation and international engagement – PM
Sri Lanka remains committed to regional cooperation and international engagement – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka’s strength lies in its position as an open, reliable, and constructive partner committed to regional cooperation and international engagement. MORE..
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in four districts updated
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in four districts updated
National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated the early landslide warnings issued under Level 1 and Level 2 for residents in 17 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts. MORE..
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the U.N. weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka CERT issues public warning over fake traffic fine SMS and WhatsApp scam
Sri Lanka CERT issues public warning over fake traffic fine SMS and WhatsApp scam
Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a special public alert regarding an ongoing cyber scam targeting motorists through fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
Police to bring back 89 Red Notice suspects hiding abroad - Police
Police to bring back 89 Red Notice suspects hiding abroad - Police
Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler said that police are preparing to bring back to the country 89 criminals who have been issued Red Notices and are currently hiding abroad while being involved in various crimes in Sri Lanka. MORE..