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CBSL mandates conversion of residual export proceeds into Sri Lankan Rupees within 30 days

SriLanka, June 9 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that every exporter of goods who receives export proceeds in Sri Lanka during any calendar month must mandatorily convert the residual amo... Read More


10 including organised crime suspects arrested with grenade, swords and 'Ice'

SriLanka, June 9 -- Ten suspects, including eight alleged members of organised criminal groups, have been arrested in the Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia area during a special police operation. According to the... Read More


National Audit on accessibility for persons with disabilities begins

SriLanka, June 9 -- A national-level audit on accessibility and sanitation facilities in government institutions providing services to persons with disabilities commenced today (09) at the Sethsiripay... Read More


Railway Guards to launch 24-hour strike tomorrow

SriLanka, June 9 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Guards' Union stated that train services may be disrupted tomorrow (10) due to a trade union action to be carried out by railway guards. Secretary of the Uni... Read More


10-hour water cut in several areas including Kalutara

SriLanka, June 9 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that several areas, including Kalutara, will experience a 10-hour water cut tomorrow (10). Accordingly, the wate... Read More


Chopper carrying Odisha CM lands in bus stand due to bad weather

India, June 8 -- A chopper carrying Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi could not land in the Odisha capital due to nor'wester rain on Monday. The Chief Minister along with Health Minister Mukesh Mahal... Read More


Five arrested for aiding and abetting two separate murders in Kalutara and Omanthai

SriLanka, June 8 -- Police have arrested five suspects for allegedly aiding and abetting two separate murder incidents, police said. The suspects were arrested yesterday (07) by the Kalutara Division... Read More


Sri Lanka workers' remittances reach USD 3.9 billion in first five months of 2026

SriLanka, June 8 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the total value of foreign remittances received from migrant workers in May 2026 was reported at USD 847 million. The figure marks... Read More


CoPF to examine Treasury report on USD 2.5 million cyber fraud incident today

SriLanka, June 8 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is scheduled to meet this afternoon (08) under the chairmanship of MP Harsha de Silva. The committee is expected to discuss the controversia... Read More


Three-day special dengue control programme launched across 12 districts

SriLanka, June 8 -- The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has launched a three-day special dengue prevention and control programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease. The programme will be ... Read More