Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 14 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western Provinces and the Kandy and...
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (08), compared to Tuesday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the...
MP Archchuna shares salary slip, says public should know MPs’ earnings
MP Ramanathan Archchuna has publicly shared his Parliament salary slip for March 2026, stating that the public should be aware of the earnings received...
Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting Chairman of BOI
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman.
In a statement, the BOI...
Banquet meal charges set to increase 15–20% from May
The All‑Island Banquet Owners’ and Caterers Association has announced that charges for banquet meals have been increased with immediate effect.
Speaking at a media briefing,...
Unregistered Supplier to Poor-Quality Coal: 7 Key Points from Audit Report
A special audit report by the National Audit Office has revealed several serious issues in the coal procurement process for the Lakvijaya Power Plant...
Fort Railway Station to undergo Rs. 2.1Bn upgrade
The Colombo Fort Railway Station is set to be modernized under a major development project aimed at improving passenger facilities.
According to Minister of Transport...
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), compared to Tuesday, with the...
Water supply to be disrupted in Homagama and surrounding areas tonight
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply will be suspended from 8.00 pm today (08) until 8.00 am tomorrow...
US Pacific Fleet Commander tours Sri Lanka Navy vessel in Honolulu
Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, toured the Sri Lanka Navy offshore patrol vessel P628 during its scheduled port visit to...