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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (05), compared to Thursday, with the selling rateContinue Reading The post CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 342 appeared first on Newswire.

Cleaning and capacity‑enhancement of drainage canals around the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake commenced on Thursday (04), as part ofContinue Reading The post Cleaning of drainage canals begins to address BIA access…

China and Sri Lanka have intensified joint law enforcement efforts to combat cross‑border online gambling and telecom fraud, crimes thatContinue Reading The post China, Sri Lanka step up action to combat cross-border gambling and telecom…

Cotta Road near the railway crossing will be closed to traffic from Saturday (06) morning due to renovation work onContinue Reading The post Section of Cotta Road closed for Kelani Valley railway renovation appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressingContinue Reading The post 300 MW of renewable energy projects underway, deputy minister outlines plans appeared…

Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara joined members of the Cricket Transformation Committee in a meeting with Sri Lanka Cricket-contractedContinue Reading The post Sanga joins Cricket Transformation Committee meeting with Women…

Lanka Metro Transit has introduced new route revisions effective from Thursday (05), adding eight stops across the Makumbura -Colombo andContinue Reading The post New routes : Eight stops added to Metro Bus services appeared first on…

The government has turned its attention to promoting environment‑friendly electric vehicles (EVs) within Sri Lanka’s tourist zones, with the aimContinue Reading The post Govt focuses on promoting electric vehicles in tourist zones appeared…

By any measure, 92.62 metres is a long distance in javelin. For Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, it was the throw thatContinue Reading The post From Cricketer to global spear thrower: The rise of Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Police have sought assistance from the public to locate three suspects wanted in connection with the tragic deathContinue Reading The post Police seek public help to arrest three suspects in tragic Meegoda accident appeared first…