Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 5.4% Against US Dollar in 2026, CBSL Report Shows
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4 percent against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the
Trump to Headline US 250th Anniversary Event Amid Performer Withdrawals
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to headline an event marking the United States’ 250th anniversary next month, organizers announced,
Government Moves to Amend Buddhist Temples Act to Strengthen Disciplinary Action Against Monks
Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs Gamini Senaratne says steps are being taken to urgently amend the Buddhist Temples, Devalagam and
Malwathu Chapter Appoints Temporary Atamasthanadhipathi Pending Court Ruling
The Malwatu Mahaviharaya in Kandy has announced the temporary appointment of Ven. Eathalawetunawewae Gnānathilaka Thero to perform the duties of
Sri Lanka Receives Additional 60MW Battery Storage System Under Renewable Energy Expansion Project
Sri Lanka has received a 60-megawatt battery storage system under the second phase of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Showers Expected Across Several Parts of the Country Today
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times today (31) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in
Ceypetco Increases Fuel Prices
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a fuel price revision effective from midnight today (May 30), increasing the prices
President Calls for Compassion and Reconciliation in Vesak Message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, emphasized the continued relevance of Buddhist teachings in promoting peace, coexistence, and
Major General Nilantha Premaratne Appointed 69th Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army
Major General Nilantha Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of
LPL 2026 Teams Confirm Direct Signings Ahead of Player Registration
Ahead of the player registration process for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL), all five participating franchises have finalized their