Rupee falls 6.8% to Rs. 332.61 per dollar this year, Central Bank says
The rupee has weakened by Rs. 22.62 against the US dollar in 2026 while the trade deficit and foreign travel spending rose, the Central Bank reported.
Sangakkara row: Ryanair says he refused to show visa papers
Ryanair says Kumar Sangakkara refused to provide visa documents at Dublin Airport, but its statement does not address his racism allegations.
Advisory council named for Anuradhapura sacred city development
An advisory council co-chaired by Ven. Itthalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero and Prabhath Chandrakeerthi will guide the Anuradhapura sacred city programmes.
Aswesuma eligible beneficiaries list published: how to check your name
The list of people eligible for Aswesuma welfare benefits is now online; the Welfare Benefits Board portal lets applicants search for their…
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More Local & Politics32-member council to oversee Anuradhapura Sacred City development
President Dissanayake has appointed a 32-member advisory council to oversee development in the Anuradhapura Sacred City while protecting its heritage.
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More BusinessSri Lanka needs nearly 1 million new jobs in 10 years: World Bank Group
A World Bank Group South Asia regional head said Sri Lanka needs to create close to one million jobs for its people…
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Sri Lanka cricketers face cap of three franchise leagues a year
Sri Lankan cricketers would play in no more than three franchise leagues a year, including the LPL, under rules proposed by a…
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Israel jobs: private agencies out from 2027, Sri Lankans told not to pay agents
The SLBFE says Sri Lankans will be recruited for Israel only through government-to-government agreements from 1 January 2027, and has told job…