Central Bank’s ability to print money limited –Acting Finance Minister The ability of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to print money has been limited with the enforcement of the new Central Bank Act. The Central Bank of Sri…
DEMAND TO RELEASE OF FISHERMEN ARRESTED IN SRI LANKA
Rameswaram fishermen demanding release of fishers arrested by Sri Lanka Fishermen in Rameswaram went on a strike on Saturday demanding the release of eight Rameswaram fishers arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities. All the 800 odd fishing vessels were…
LATEST EXCHANGE RATES RELEASED BY CBSL
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Sep 15) compared to yesterday, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported. Accordingly, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped…
SATHOSA EMPLOYEES PROTEST
NEWS CWE employees protest at Trade Ministry A group of employees from Sri Lanka’s Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), also known as Sathosa, staged a protest demonstration today (15) at the Trade Miinistry premises in Colombo. They were protesting against…
MATCH FIXER SACHITHRA FURTHER REMANDED
Sachithra Senanayake further remanded Former Sri Lanka national cricketer Sachithra Senanayake who was arrested over allegations of match fixing was today ordered to be further remanded till September 25 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Sachithra was arrested and…
CBSL ANNOUNCES LATEST EXCHANGE RATES
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Sep 14) compared to yesterday, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported. Accordingly, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased…
OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIRED DOCTORS TO SERVICE PATIENTS
Govt to recall retired doctors to service? The government has taken a decision to recall retired doctors and specialists for service, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said. According to media reports, Minister Rambukwella stated that the decision has been…
SEVERE MALNUTRITION AMONG OVER FIFTEEN THOUSAND CHILDREN
Over 15,000 children in SL suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition! Over 15,000 children aged under 5 years are reportedly suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), as per the ‘Nutrition Month’ report published by the Family Health Bureau of the…
IN AN ACCIDENT NIRANJALA SAROJINI SUSTAINS INJURIES
Songstress Niranjala Sarojini injured in accident Veteran singer Niranjala Sarojini has been injured in a road accident in the Udahamulla area in Ambuldeniya, according to the Mirihana police. She had been travelling in a trishaw to get her car,…
AT BIA NOTORIUS GANEMULLA SANJEEVA ARRESTED
Ganemulla Sanjeeva’ arrested Immigration officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake apprehended Sanjeewa Kumara alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeeva’, a notorious leader of an organized crime gang, this evening. Sanjeeva was apprehended upon his arrival at the Katunayake Airport via SriLankan…
