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Today's Exchange Rates - August 28, 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of August 28, 2025. This information provides insights into the coun... Read More


Minister Wijepala Confirms Plans for Special Courts to Punish Criminals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that steps are being taken to establish special courts to expedite trials against organized criminals. Speaking at a media bri... Read More


Opposition Leader Calls for Tariff Relief in Talks with US Delegation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with a delegation from the United States House Democracy Partnership (HDP) at Parliament today (27), with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung also ... Read More


UGC releases University cut off marks, 42,172 students secure admission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced that 42,172 students have secured admission to State universities for the 2024/2025 academic year, based on the results of the 20... Read More


Indian Naval Academy wins elite title at Commandant's Cup Sailing Regatta

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Indian Naval Academy emerged champions of the prestigious Cup Championship, with Pakistan Naval Academy and the Sri Lanka Navy clinching second and third places as the Comman... Read More


Combined timetable for long distance SLTB, private buses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private bus operators in Sri Lanka began running on a single, combined timetable for long-distance routes. The National Transport Commission... Read More


Maersk Line strengthens ties with SLPA Terminals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- In a significant step toward strengthening Sri Lanka's position as a regional maritime hub, Maersk Line has signed a three-year Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with the Sri Lank... Read More


Sevanagala Sugar's Rs.8,000 Mn debt was hidden to show profits - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Sevanagala Sugar Industry, owned by the Lanka Sugar Company had to pay Rs.8,000 million to various institutions for loans and various services during the previous government,... Read More


Bunkering facilities to expand at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- As part of the government's moves to make Sri Lanka a regional maritime hub, the facilities required for bunkering at the Colombo Port are being expanded. The Petroleum Corporati... Read More


Backstroke king Peiris delivers Gold and Bronze in Australia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka's top-ranked backstroke swimmer Akalanka Peiris won a gold medal and a bronze medal at the Victorian State Short Course Swimming Championships 2025, which ended in Melb... Read More