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Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka
The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearly 900 visitors to Sri...
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the...
Online bus seat reservation launched for Galle, Matara to Makumbura routes
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has introduced an online bus seat reservation system for passengers travelling from Matara and Galle to...
President calls for unity and resilience in New Year message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to uphold cultural values and work in unity...
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$ 693.3 million recorded in...
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by bus conductors, Transport Minister Bimal...
Lanka IOC increases diesel prices; CPC unchanged
Lanka IOC has increased the prices of several diesel variants, while prices of fuel sold by CPC remain unchanged.
Accordingly,
XtraMile Diesel increased from Rs. 551...
Mahinda Rajapaksa given Deadline to Reveal Assets and Income
The Bribery Commission has informed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit detailing his assets, expenses, and sources of income on or before...
Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets have been increased by Rs....
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06).
According to the government, a service fee will...