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The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading The post CBSL Rates : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 341 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced two squads to represent Sri Lanka in the India Under-19 Men’s Tour of SriContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Cricket names squads for India U19 men’s tour in July appeared first on Newswire.

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimedContinue Reading The post World Bank approves US$150mn to support Sri Lanka’s reform-led growth push appeared…

The National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala will celebrate its 90th anniversary on July 3, 2026, with a series of specialContinue Reading The post Dehiwala Zoo to mark 90th Anniversary with special programmes appeared first on Newswire.

A suspect linked to multiple crimes and identified as a close associate of an organized criminal has escaped police custodyContinue Reading The post Suspect escapes after attacking police officer during Elpitiya raid appeared first on…

Duminda Hulangamuwa officially assumed duties today as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI), pledging to strengthen theContinue Reading The post Duminda Hulangamuwa assumes duties as new BOI Chairman appeared first on…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide a pair of shoes to selected school students, Pirivena layContinue Reading The post 2027 school shoe distribution programme receives Cabinet nod appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the National Transport Commission (NTC) to revise bus fares effective JulyContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves annual bus fare revision appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ruled that Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara cannot be removed from theContinue Reading The post Court rejects request to remove Shani Abeysekara from Suresh Sallay…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the commencement of Stage 1 of Phase 4 of the Central Expressway Project, coveringContinue Reading The post Kurunegala to Galewela: Cabinet approves Stage 1 of Phase 4 of Central Expressway Project…