How SL rupee recovered rapidly : CBSL explains May 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM Following a week of sharp fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe explained the mechanics behind the sudden overnight drop in the US Dollar rate, attributing the stabilization to targeted interventions by…

Police rescue group swept away by waves at Kirinda beach; teacher succumbs in hospital Three police lifeguards attached to the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit carried out a rescue operation at Kirinda beach on Monday (25), saving several teachers and students who were swept away by strong waves while bathing in the sea. The group,…

Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permit a proposed US$ 23 million donation to be brought into Sri Lanka following the election victory of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Speaking to Lahiru Mudalige…

Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven Sri Lanka has become the first country in South Asia to introduce a solar hybrid bakery oven powered by both solar and biogas energy, marking a milestone in clean energy innovation and sustainable livelihood development. The oven was officially unveiled at an event held at…

Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects   The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investors by offering direct access to 30 structured, project-ready opportunities across multiple sectors. The platform, titled “Ready to Invest”, is now live via readytoinvestsl.com According to…

News Ferrari unveils first fully electric car   Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car – the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce. The new model departs from the look of typical Ferraris as the Italian brand’s first ever five-seater, created in collaboration with the LoveFrom agency founded by former Apple design chief…

News Coal ship that should be rejected, anchored off Norochcholai – Free Lawyers   The Free Lawyers’ organization alleges that a substandard coal ship, which should have been completely rejected, is anchored in Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary off Norochcholai.In a statement, the organization says that the quality of the coal onboard the ship MV JOSCO…

News Aravinda’s CCTV recorded in 2024     Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Hemantha Saman Kumara today (26) told Colombo Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara, while giving evidence, that the DVR machines which recorded CCTV footage at the residence of former veteran cricketer Aravinda de Silva,  where former SriLankan Airlines executive Kapila Chandrasena died under suspicious circumstances,  had been functioning…

How SL rupee recovered rapidly : CBSL explains May 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM Following a week of sharp fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe explained the mechanics behind the sudden overnight drop in the US Dollar rate, attributing the stabilization to targeted interventions by…

Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permit a proposed US$ 23 million donation to be brought into Sri Lanka following the election victory of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Speaking to Lahiru Mudalige…

Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven Sri Lanka has become the first country in South Asia to introduce a solar hybrid bakery oven powered by both solar and biogas energy, marking a milestone in clean energy innovation and sustainable livelihood development. The oven was officially unveiled at an event held at…

Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects   The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investors by offering direct access to 30 structured, project-ready opportunities across multiple sectors. The platform, titled “Ready to Invest”, is now live via readytoinvestsl.com According to…