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Rupee depreciates as USD selling rate reaches Rs. 337

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28) with the dollar's selling rate rising to Rs. 337.00, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The C... Read More


Minor flood risk in low-lying areas of Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A minor flood situation is likely in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga floodplain within the next 24 hours due to continuing heavy rainfall, the Irrigation Department has warned.... Read More


Johnston Fernando to plead guilty over luxury car tax evasion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that he intends to plead guilty to charges relating to the possession of a luxury motor vehicle... Read More


Severe thunderstorms expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The department of meteorology has warned of possible thundershowers along with severe lightning in parts of the Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening and... Read More


Gotabaya Rajapaksa appears in court to seek travel ban removal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is under a travel ban regarding the investigation into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Cour... Read More


Online appointment mandatory for regional passport services

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration notifies applicants arriving at regional offices to obtain passports under one-day and normal services that they must reserve a date ... Read More


Girl dies after falling from third floor of Grandpass housing complex

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A 15-year-old girl who was under the care of her grandmother died suspiciously yesterday afternoon (27) after falling from the third floor of the Layaards Broadway housing comple... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 5 Mn compensation for officers killed in Negombo Prison clash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of recommendations to provide compensation and relief to prison officers who were killed or injured during the clash at N... Read More


BASL demands probe into Homagama custodial death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Grave concern exists regarding the death of 29-year-old Ishara Harshakumara, a resident of Kiriwaththuduwa and father of two, while in the custody of the Homagama Police Station ... Read More


Edelweiss Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Switzerland's Edelweiss Air inaugurated its winter flight services to Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving at the Katunayake airport this morning (27), coincided with th... Read More