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Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 1.6% against US dollar in 2026

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. According to the CBSL, the buying rate of ... Read More


Top achievers of 2025 A/L Exam announced

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Department of Examinations has officially released the names of the students who secured the highest ranks in the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level E... Read More


Tanker hit by projectile off coast of Qatar, UK maritime agency says

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A tanker has been hit by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Qatar's capital of Doha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The agency said the vessel was struck "... Read More


No revisions to Exam Calendar, Commissioner General assure students

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship, G.C.E. Advanced Level, and G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations will be conducted as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Ind... Read More


Extreme heat poses serious risk to pets, warns veterinarian

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Veterinarian Dr. Shobhath Wijeratne has warned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions can lead to fatal consequences for pets. Speaking to the media today (01), he stated t... Read More


300kg of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Beruwala

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Over 300 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off Beruwala, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. Acting on f... Read More


GMOA ends 24-hour token strike

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The 24-hour token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) concluded at 8:00 a.m. today (01). GMOA Media Spokesperson Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said th... Read More


2025 A/L Exam: Over 62% qualify for university admission

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A total of 62.64 per cent of the total applicants who sat for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have qualified for university admission, according to the Department of E... Read More


Iran threatens to target American tech firms if more leaders are killed

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Iran has threatened to attack American tech firms if more of its leaders are killed, the semi-official outlet Fars reported. "Since the main element in designing and tracking as... Read More


Vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by Navy brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off southwest of Sri Lanka has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour, the Department of Infor... Read More