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Rupee weakens slightly against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to last Friday, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Central Bank's daily exch... Read More


Gotabaya gives nearly two-hour statement over Sugeeshwara's probe

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given a nearly two-hour statement to the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with an ongoing investigation into allega... Read More


Investigation into July 1983 -- eye wash or whitewash?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- If media reports are to be believed, 43 years after the 1983 government-sponsored pogrom against the Tamil community in the country, a number of NPP MPs have called for the appoin... Read More


Education is the epicentre of Albania's student protests

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The student unrest which engulfed South Asia and Western Europe since 2022 has now spread to Albania. It's a safe bet that many people haven't heard of Albania, or have any idea ... Read More


Specialist surgeon dies in Minneriya accident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- A specialist surgeon attached to the Polonnaruwa Hospital was killed when the car he was driving collided with a tipper truck in Minneriya on Friday (06). The accident took place... Read More


Statutory rape: Young father gets ten-year rigorous imprisonment reduced to two years

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- In a rare move that prioritises an offender's reformation and rehabilitation over a lengthy custodial sentence, the Court of Appeal has reduced a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sen... Read More


Hosting of ABU conference an opportunity for SL: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Hosting the Asian Broadcasters' Union conference was an opportunity for Sri Lanka as it was used to promote the island as a tourist destination, Minister Vijitha Hearth said. Th... Read More


Energy Ministry seeks legal advice on private fuel operators' pricing agreements

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Energy Ministry is seeking legal advice on long-term agreements with private fuel operators, which allow them to revise certain fuel prices to avoid losses and could require t... Read More


Bimal Ratnayake appointed ICAPP Media Forum Co-Chair

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake has been appointed Co-Chair of the Media Forum of the International Conference of Asi... Read More


Colombo Mayor holds urgent talks to address city flooding

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar is holding a special discussion with representatives of key government institutions to identify immediate solutions to the flooding experience... Read More