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USD selling rate recorded at Rs. 338.70

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- According to the daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (19), the selling price of the US dollar was recorded at Rs. 338.7004. The buying rate for to... Read More


Archuna, Gajendrakumar clash at Tellippalai Development Committee meeting

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A heated verbal confrontation has reportedly happened between Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam during a meeting of the... Read More


Special traffic plan in Ambalangoda tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A special traffic arrangement will be implemented around Ambalangoda tomorrow (20) due to a street procession (perahera) organised by a temple in Urawatta, Ambalangoda. Police s... Read More


Sugar sector adds Rs. 11bn to economy, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has presented an in-depth analysis on his social media account explaining the real economic reality behind simplified public conclusions th... Read More


Indictments filed against Shasheendra Rajapaksa and 2 others

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (19) filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former State Minister Shasheendra R... Read More


Lanka Salt Company GM arrested

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The General Manager of the Lanka Salt Company was arrested this morning (19) over allegations of causing a loss of nearly Rs. 14.3 million to the government by acting outside pro... Read More


Three remanded over possession of counterfeit official seals

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (19) ordered the remand of three suspects until July 3 over the alleged possession and production of forged official seals belonging to... Read More


S. Thomas' College defeats Sri Sumangala College in Schools Rugby League match

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- S. Thomas' College secured a massive 42-10 victory over Sri Sumangala College in a match played under the Plate Segment of the Schools Rugby League 2026. The S. Thomas' players ... Read More


ICC chief meets President Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah took place today (19) afternoon. The meeting occurred at the Presidentia... Read More


Sudden fire breaks out at Elpitiya tea factory

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A sudden fire broke out at a tea factory in Elpitiya today (19). The cause of the fire remains unrevealed so far, while reports indicate that the tea factory suffered severe dam... Read More