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Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Dec 16), compared to last week. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased…

President renews Sri Lanka’s bid to join BRICS Sri Lanka has renewed its interest in joining BRICS, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conveying the country’s aspirations during his three-day state visit to India. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a…

Baseless claims undermine Law College’s reputation, says Namal Rajapaksa MP Namal Rajapaksa has denied allegations that he received preferential treatment during his law examinations at the Sri Lanka Law College 11 years ago. The complaint, reportedly lodged with the Criminal…

27 lankans to return home after rescued from Myanmar cybercrime camps The Sri Lankan government has repatriated 27 nationals, including eight women, who were held in a human trafficking camp in Myanmar. The group returned this afternoon on SriLankan Airlines…

ASPI crosses 14,500 points to set new all-time high The All-Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has exceeded the 14,500-points mark for the first time in history. Accordingly, the index gained 295 points (2.08%) to close at…

President commences diplomatic discussions in India During his three-day official visit to India, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with prominent Indian officials at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi yesterday (Dec. 15), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. These…

Joint press briefing by President AKD and PM Modi Sri Lanka and India has issued a joint statement following comprehensive and fruitful discussions between Sri Lankan President – Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Indian Prime Minister – Narendra Modi during their…

President AKD meets Indian Vice President & Health Minister President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a meeting with Indian Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar this afternoon (Dec. 16). During the discussion, Vice President Dhankhar extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his significant…

MRPs to be imposed on several key items – Minister Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has said that the government has decided to impose maximum retail prices on a range of essential items in the future. He made these remarks today (Dec.…

President AKD holds talks with Indian business leaders President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day official visit to India, participated in a discussion with leading Indian business representatives today (16) in New Delhi. This discussion, organized by the Confederation…