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Dollar selling rate recorded at Rs. 335.70

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- According to the daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (01), the selling rate of the US dollar was recorded at Rs. 335.70. The buying rate for the do... Read More


Four from same family among Meegoda accident victims

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Police said that six people, including four relatives from the same family, have died at the Meegoda accident this morning, where a cab crashed into a queue at a roti dansala.... Read More


Govt. declares five new forest reserves

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Ritigala, Aliyawetunawa, Bulagala, Konkatiyawa and Kallanchi have been declared as forest reserves. Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi has officially announced this decision... Read More


EU signals support for Sri Lanka's GSP+ renewal push

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- EU urges Sri Lanka to fully leverage GSP+ trade concessions and accelerate reforms Sri Lanka received strong encouragement from the European Union (EU) to pursue continued prefer... Read More


BIA Terminal 1 expansion to boost capacity to 10 million

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A major capacity expansion plan for Terminal 1 of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) aims to increase its annual design capacity from 6 million to 10 million passengers.... Read More


Transport, agriculture brace for fuel price impact

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Several sectors, particularly transport and agriculture, expect a significant impact from the latest fuel price increase that came into effect yesterday (31), with industry repres... Read More


Rupee weakens 5.4% amid Middle East conflict pressures

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced a year-to-date depreciation of 5.4% for the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar as of the end of May 2026. The decline reflects heighte... Read More


Hiru Uttama Dhatu Vandana exposition begins at Mahiyanganaya

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Hiru Uttama Dhatu Vandana exposition commenced following the arrival of the authentic Kapilavastu relics and the sacred alms bowl of the Lord Buddha at the historic Mahiyangan... Read More


Asia Broadcasting Corporation wins International Broadcasting Leadership Award at Iconic Awards 2026 in Bangkok

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Hiru TV and Hiru FM-led Asia Broadcasting Corporation, which is constantly respected and admired by millions of viewers and listeners across this country, received yet another dis... Read More


Governors' forum demands immediate Provincial polls

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Governors' Forum is demanding the immediate conduct of the Provincial Council elections. Issuing a statement, the forum stresses that maintaining Provincial Councils under th... Read More