CBSL ANNOUNCES EXCHAGE RATES RUPEE APPRECIATES

Rupee appreciates against Gulf currencies The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the UAE’s Dirham today in comparison to yesterday (25). According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the selling rate of the UAE’s Dirham has reduced from Rs. 82.58 to Rs. 82.52. The Rupee has also appreciated against other Gulf currencies, as…

EXTERNAL MINISTER OF INDIA JAISHANKER CONFESSES INDIA HAS DONE MORE TO SRI LANKA THAN IMF

India did more for Lanka than IMF: Jaishankar   India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday. The Modi government, he underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and…

“THE LEGACY” LAUNCHED BY SLC ON YOU TUBE

Sri Lanka Cricket launches ‘The Legacy’ on YouTube   ‘The Legacy,’ featuring the journey of Sri Lanka’s high-achieving players at the international stage, was launched on Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube on Sunday, May 28. The inaugural edition of the short-form documentary featured Angelo Mathews, who most recently achieved the epic feat of playing 100 test…

PRE MIDNIGHT-EARTHQUAKE OF MINOR MAGNITUDE 3.8 RATTLES PEOPLE

Melbourne rattled by pre-midnight earthquake Parts of Melbourne have been rattled by a short, but relatively powerful earth tremor. Geoscience Australia reported a magnitude 3.8 quake near Sunbury on Melbourne’s north-west fringe, at an estimated depth of three kilometers. The quake struck at around 11.41pm on Sunday.Residents across wide parts of the city reported feeling…

TORRENTIAL RAIN PUSHES IPL FINAL TO THE RESERVE DAY TODAY

Live Report – Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad RESERVE DAY ACTIVATED That pretty much sums up the action on Sunday night at the IPL final• The IPL 2023 final between defending champions Gujarat Titans and four-time champions Chennai Super Kings has been pushed into its reserve day, which is tomorrow, by rain. At…

RANUGGE OUT OF CONTENTION TO POLICE COMMISSION-PRESIDENT DECLINES

President declines to name Ranugge to the Police Commission!   President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly declined to approve one recommendation made by the Constitutional Council (CC) to the National Police Commission. Mr. S. Ranugge’s name has been rejected in this manner, reports say.According to the ‘Deshaya’ newspaper, a lengthy debate had commenced in this regard…

REPORTS CONFIRM THAT 25% DENGUE EFFECTED ARE CHILDREN

“25% of dengue cases reported are children”   In a concerning revelation, the National Dengue Control Unit has reported that a staggering 25 percent of dengue cases reported are identified from children. To address this alarming situation, Dr. Nalin Ariyaratne, the director of the unit, emphasizes the urgent need for parents to be vigilant.Dr. Ariyaratne…

JANAKA RATNAYAKE TO BE REPLACED BY DOUGLAS NANAYAKKARA AS HEAD OF PUCSL

Douglas to replace Janaka? Senior administrative officer – Mr. Douglas Nanayakkara will be recommended to the Constitutional Council to be appointed as the new chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL). He is tipped to replace Mr. Janaka Ratnayake, who was ousted by a Parliament vote last week.At the present, Mr. Nanayakkara…







EXTERNAL MINISTER OF INDIA JAISHANKER CONFESSES INDIA HAS DONE MORE TO SRI LANKA THAN IMF

RANUGGE OUT OF CONTENTION TO POLICE COMMISSION-PRESIDENT DECLINES

President declines to name Ranugge to the Police Commission!   President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly…

JANAKA RATNAYAKE TO BE REPLACED BY DOUGLAS NANAYAKKARA AS HEAD OF PUCSL

Douglas to replace Janaka? Senior administrative officer – Mr. Douglas Nanayakkara will be recommended to…




“THE LEGACY” LAUNCHED BY SLC ON YOU TUBE

TORRENTIAL RAIN PUSHES IPL FINAL TO THE RESERVE DAY TODAY

Live Report – Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad RESERVE DAY ACTIVATED That pretty…

RANUK JAYASURIYA SON OF SANATH SIGNED FOR LEAQUE CRICKET AT SIXTEEN YEARS

UK Wimborne CC sign son of Sanath Jayasuriya, Ranuk   UK WIMBORNE CC have snapped…

LEGENDARY ‘UNSUNG” HUMBLE MODEL LEAD GUITARIST MAHINDA BANDARA REMINISCED

HEAD OF WORLD BANK INDIAN -AMERICAN

First ever Indian-American to head World Bank   Former Mastercard boss Ajay Banga has been…

BS PERERA LEGENDARY PIONEER MUSICIAN REMINISCED AFTER SIX DECADES OF HIS DEMISE

BS PERERA LEGENDARY PIONEER MUSICIAN REMINISCED AFTER SIX DECADES OF HIS DEMISE   Legendary Bambarendage…




FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN HOLIDAYS BEGINS TODAY

TUITION CLASSES BANNED FOR GCE O/L STUDENTS FROM MIDNIGHT 23rd May

GCE O/L examination 2022 : Notice for students The Commissioner General of Examinations has prohibited…

AGAINST MEDICAL DEGREES FROM LYCEUM,NSBM AND GATEWAY MEDICAL STUDENTS PROTEST

Medical Faculty students protest against Lyceum, NSBM & Gateway   The Police have used water…




CBSL ANNOUNCES EXCHAGE RATES RUPEE APPRECIATES

Rupee appreciates against Gulf currencies The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the UAE’s…

EXTERNAL MINISTER OF INDIA JAISHANKER CONFESSES INDIA HAS DONE MORE TO SRI LANKA THAN IMF

India did more for Lanka than IMF: Jaishankar   India has done more for Sri…

“THE LEGACY” LAUNCHED BY SLC ON YOU TUBE

Sri Lanka Cricket launches ‘The Legacy’ on YouTube   ‘The Legacy,’ featuring the journey of…

PRE MIDNIGHT-EARTHQUAKE OF MINOR MAGNITUDE 3.8 RATTLES PEOPLE

Melbourne rattled by pre-midnight earthquake Parts of Melbourne have been rattled by a short, but…

TORRENTIAL RAIN PUSHES IPL FINAL TO THE RESERVE DAY TODAY

Live Report – Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad RESERVE DAY ACTIVATED That pretty…

RANUGGE OUT OF CONTENTION TO POLICE COMMISSION-PRESIDENT DECLINES

President declines to name Ranugge to the Police Commission!   President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly…

REPORTS CONFIRM THAT 25% DENGUE EFFECTED ARE CHILDREN

“25% of dengue cases reported are children”   In a concerning revelation, the National Dengue…

JANAKA RATNAYAKE TO BE REPLACED BY DOUGLAS NANAYAKKARA AS HEAD OF PUCSL

Douglas to replace Janaka? Senior administrative officer – Mr. Douglas Nanayakkara will be recommended to…

LARGE 164 SEAT PASSENGER SELF DEVELOPED AIRCRAFT OF CHINA COMPLETES MAIDEN FLIGHT

China’s self-developed large passenger aircraft, completes maiden flight   China’s first domestically-manufactured passenger jet –…

SENIOR COUNSELLOR IN PSYCHOLOGY AND TV NEWS ANCHOR RATHNA PUSHPAKUMARI BIDS ADIEU AT 61 YEARS

Rathna Pushpakumari bids adieu   Senior Counsellor in Psychology and Veteran TV News Anchor –…

ON RECENT ALLEGATIONS DIRECTED SINOPEC FUEL OIL LANKA CLARIFIES

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka clarifies recent allegations   Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. has issued a…

FROM MIDNIGHT ON TUESDAY WEEKLY FUEL QUOTA ENHANCED

Weekly fuel quota up from Tuesday midnight   The national fuel pass QR system allocated…