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Today's Exchange Rates - August 26, 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of August 26, 2025. This information provides insights into the coun... Read More


Case Against Ranil: AG Opposes Granting Bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The court hearing for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe commenced today (26) before Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. When the case was called up, Wickremesinghe w... Read More


Meta and ICTA Drive Digital Transformation Through New Training Program

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- In partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Meta launched a Digital Government Day program to upskill medi... Read More


Ranil Will Not Appear in Court, Will Join via Zoom: Court Informed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court was informed today (26) that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will not be produced before court due to his health condition. Court officials ... Read More


Court Proceedings on Ranil's Case Begins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Court proceedings relating to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe resumed at the Colombo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (26). Colombo Chief Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura is sch... Read More


Sajith, Namal Join Protest at Fort Magistrate's Court Demanding Ranil's Release

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A group of supporters are currently protesting near the Fort Magistrate's Court, demanding the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custod... Read More


Kapila Rajapaksa Appointed as New DG of CEA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- R.S.P. Kapila Mahesh Rajapaksa has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), officially assuming duties yesterday (25). The appoint... Read More


Shashindra Rajapaksa Further Remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission, be further remanded until the 29th.... Read More


'Malayaga People' to Be Officially Registered as "Malayaga Tamil" in Birth Certificates - Minister Vijitha

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the government will officially register upcountry Tamils as the 'Malayaga People' in their birth and other official documents, marking a sign... Read More


Blessings for Ranil: UNP leaders meet Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A delegation of senior members and leaders of the United National Party (UNP) visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya this morning (26) and met the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapt... Read More