Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against Gulf currencies today (Sep 08), compared to yesterday, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported. Thereby, the selling rate of the UAE’s Dirham has increased from Rs. 87.66…
BEIRA LAKE TO BE CLEANED SANS MICROORGANISMS
Microorganisms will not be used to clean Beira Lake: Ashu No external micro-organisms would be introduced to clean the Beira Lake and a technology called ‘Nano-bubbles’ will be used instead, Singapore based Groepo Pte.Ltd’s local subsidiary Groepo Lanka Bioscience…
TRADERS SELLING RICE AT HIGHER PRICES TO BE NABBED
Special operation to nab traders selling rice at higher prices The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has informed its officials to enforce strict rules against shop owners selling rice at higher prices. Rice should be sold at the maximum retail…
MOTOR BIKE RENTER TO UNDERWORLD APPREHENDED
Man who rented bikes to the underworld, arrested (Video) A person who had supplied motorcycles for underworld activities has been arrested by the Organized Crime Investigation Unit of the Colombo Crime Division. It is reported that the arrested suspect…
WITH RAINS CONTINUING WARNINGS ON LANDSLIDES
NEWS Landslide warnings extended The Department of Meteorology has predicted occasional rains or thundershowers tomorrow (09) in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces as well as in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara. Meanwhile, the National Building…
MIGRATION ALLOWANCE INCREASED FROM USD 30,000 to USD 50,000-
Migration allowance increased to USD 50,000 The Committee on Public Finance (COPF), during its recently held meeting considered and approved the Order under the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, a the statement issued by the Committee mentioned. As…
LATEST EXCHANGE RATES ANNOUNCED BY CBSL
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (Sep 07) compared to yesterday, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported. Accordingly, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased…
FOUR THOUSAND GRAMA NILADHARI OFFICERS TO BE RECRUITED
Govt to recruit 4000 Grama Niladhari officers Immediate recruitment of 4000 Grama Niladhari officers to fill existing vacancies – State Minister Ashoka Priyantha The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ashoka Priyantha said swift action will be taken to fill…
IN CURRENT YEAR CASES OF LEPROSY ON THE RISE
Leprosy cases in SL increase in 2023 Sri Lankan health officials have observed a significant increase in leprosy cases in 2023. Officials said that a total of 864 patients were detected during the first seven months of the year, and…
AFTER FOOD POISONING TEN IN PAIYAGALA POLICE STATION HOSPITALIZED
10 at Payagala station hospitalised after food poisoning Ten officers at the Payagala police station have been hospitalised after food poisoning, police sources say. The afflicted police personnel include female police officers. Two Inspectors, a constable and two female police personnel are…
