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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has made it mandatory for exporters of goods to convert the remaining exportContinue Reading The post CBSL mandates conversion of residual export proceeds into rupees by 10th of following month appeared…

The United States has launched military strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down a USContinue Reading The post US launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing near Strait of Hormuz appeared…

An unbeaten 81-run partnership between Hansima Karunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama helped Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands.Continue Reading The post Women’s T20 World cup warm-ups : 2 in 2 for Sri Lanka appeared…

The Government will not allow any activities that promote the LTTE, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala toldContinue Reading The post Govt says no room for LTTE promotion, but remembrance of war dead allowed…

The Government plans to launch a pilot demerit points system for motorists in September as part of efforts to improveContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to launch pilot 24-point driver demerit scheme in September appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas, warning the Naval and fishing communities not to ventureContinue Reading The post Naval and fishing communities urged to avoid Northern waters appeared first on Newswire.

Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Canada, has raised alarm over the arrest of 24‑year‑old Tamil hip hop artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar,Continue Reading The post Brampton Mayor condemns arrest of Tamil hip hop artist under PTA appeared first…

The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the draft bill to establish aContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association warns draft bill threatens media freedom…

Amnesty International South Asia has made four key requests from the Sri Lankan government regarding the Prevention of Terrorism ActContinue Reading The post Four key demands: Amnesty urges Sri Lanka to repeal PTA appeared first on…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has significantly appreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (10), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: USD selling rate drops below Rs. 336 appeared first on Newswire.