Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on February 02, 2024

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (February 02), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Health workers’ strike in Sri Lanka continues for the second day

The health workers’ strike action which was launched across Sri Lanka by 72 trade unions on Thursday (February 01) at 06:30 AM entered its second day today (February 02).



Clarification on Duties of Sri Lanka President and the Constitutional Council

Sri Lanka President’s Media Division (PMD) says that any obstruction to the President in fulfilling his constitutional role is a violation of the Constitution.



Overseas Travel ban imposed on Keheliya Rambukwella, ordered to appear before CID

Maligakanda Magistrate has ordered former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday, February 02, 2024.



India offers to supply LNG to Sri Lankan power plants – Sri Lanka minister

India has proposed to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lanka to help the island nation produce power from its Yughadhanavi and Sobhadabavi power plants, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister said on Thursday.



Speaker of Sri Lanka Parliament endorses certificate on Online Safety Bill

Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has endorsed the certificate on the Online Safety Bill, and it will be effective from today (February 01).



72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka on strike

72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka have launched a country-wide one-day strike from 6:30 AM today (February 01).



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 01, 2024

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from February 01, 2024.



Sri Lanka increases passport issuance fees under normal service

The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that the fee charged for the issuance of passports under the normal service will be increased with effect from February 01, 2024.



‘The next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka’ – Jaishankar to Indians

India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar has urged all Indians to visit Sri Lanka, emphasising the strong ties between the two nations.



Sarath Fonseka slams Sajith Premadasa for bringing Daya Ratnayake to SJB

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka expressed his strong displeasure regarding Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa accepting the support of former Army Commander (Retired) General Daya Ratnayake.



Reliance’s Jio, Gortune pre-qualify for Sri Lanka Telecom stake bid

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance says two companies from China and India have been pre-qualified for the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage of the divestiture of the majority stake in the state-owned Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT).



Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as State Minister

Shasheendra Rajapaksa was sworn in as the State Minister for Irrigation and Water Resources Management before President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago.



Three more suspects arrested over Beliatta mass shooting

Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting and killing of five people at Beliatta area in Hambantota district, Police said.



Sri Lanka to introduce minimum speed for vehicles traveling on Expressways

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport, Bandula Gunawardena said on Tuesday (January 30) that steps will be taken to introduce a minimum speed for vehicles traveling on expressways.



Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets.