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Today's Exchange Rates - October 17, 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of October 17, 2025. This information provides insights into the cou... Read More


'Cybersecurity needs to shift from server room to boardroom'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The mindset that seeing cybersecurity as IT's unwanted child, something expensive, mostly occasionally useful and mostly looked upon if there's a problem needs to shift, opined S... Read More


Infinix Leads Sri Lanka's Fast-Growing Smartphone Market with Youth-Driven Innovation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Sri Lankan smartphone market is experiencing a major growth spurt-shipments jumped over 200% year-over-year in 2024. As the country's economy regains momentum, technology is ... Read More


Gold price surpasses Rs. 400,000

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has surged, with a sovereign of 24-carat gold now exceeding Rs. 400,000. According to the All Island Jewellers' Association, the rate of 24-carat ... Read More


PM holds discussions with representatives of Indian Chambers of Commerce

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI... Read More


Mahinda's ex-PSO further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (17) ordered the remand of retired Lieutenant Colonel Neville Wanniarachchi, former Personal Security Officer (PSO) to ex-Pres... Read More


Mahapola Scholarship application deadline extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The deadline for submitting applications for the Mahapola scholarships for university-qualified students under the general admission category for the 2024/2025 academic year, has... Read More


BIA extends check-in time to four hours before departure

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A new operational change has been implemented at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, effective from 12.00 noon today (17). According to airport authorities... Read More


Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka following Global Market trends

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a significant rise, mirroring increases in the global gold market. Market data indicates that as of today (16), gold prices have surged by Rs.... Read More


AIS Golfer Jevahn to represent Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Games

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka's one time Amateur Champion Jevahn Sathasivam, a student of Asian International School (AIS), will represent Sri Lanka in golf at the 3rd Asian Youth Games golf in Mana... Read More