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SLBC Studio Named in Honor of Nanda Malini

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka's music industry, the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) today (22) named one of its studios after Dr. Nanda Ma... Read More


Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe brought to court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court a short while ago under... Read More


PTA Will Be Abolished by September - Minister Vijitha Herath

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament today (22) that the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed, with a Gazette notification ... Read More


Former President Ranil Arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested today (22) after he arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement. Sources said the investigat... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - August 22, 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of August 22, 2025. This information provides insights into the coun... Read More


Money Printing vs. Broad Money Supply: CBSL Clarifies Difference

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has clarified recent public debates, stressing that "money printing" and the broad money supply (M2b) are two very different concepts. Accor... Read More


Postal Workers Launch Satyagraha; FLSP Also Joins the Protest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Postal trade unions involved in the ongoing strike have begun a satyagraha in front of the Central Postal Exchange in Colombo. Representatives from several trade unions are repo... Read More


Sri Lanka Shines: Rumesh and Nadeesha Medal at Asian Championships

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka celebrated a stellar performance at the Asian Throwing Championships in South Korea today (22), with Rumesh Tharanga claiming the gold medal in the men's javelin throw ... Read More


Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam Appears at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrived at the Bribery Commission today (22) to give a statement. Details of his statement have not yet been disclosed. Published by HT ... Read More


President Awards Environment Pioneer Medals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The 'Environment Pioneer President's Medal Awarding Ceremony - 2025' was held this morning (21) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, under the p... Read More