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Weather forecast for Sunday in Sri Lanka   WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 Issued at 12.00 noon on 16 September 2023 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya…

Woman detained in Airport with cigarette stock At Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport, authorities have detained a Sri Lankan woman arriving from Dubai on charges of attempting to smuggle cigarettes. A substantial cache of 17,000 cigarette sticks, valued at approximately Rs.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…