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A special discussion on the impact on the economy due to the continuous rise of the US dollar and the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against it was held today between opposition parties and other stakeholders, under the chairmanship...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced in Parliament a short while ago that an emergency discussion will be held this afternoon (21) between opposition parties and other stakeholders regarding the economic impact caused by the continued rise of the US dollar...

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar today (21), with the selling rate of the US Dollar surpassing the Rs. 354 mark. Accordingly, the selling price of the US Dollar has been recorded at Rs. 354.03,...

S.M. Marikkar revealed in Parliament today that the Lakvijaya Power Plant has confirmed all 17 coal shipments imported to Sri Lanka were of substandard quality. The MP also tabled the relevant reports in Parliament.

Sajith Premadasa called on the government led by the President to immediately move towards a successor programme with the IMF, making a special statement in Parliament today. He said that the current IMF programme will end in March 2027, after...

The total outstanding balance owed to banks by credit card users in the country has risen significantly to Rs. 194 billion by the end of March 2026, according to the latest reports released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka....

CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) commemorated its 25th anniversary by ringing the Market Opening Bell and issuing a commemorative cover and stamp on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) trading floor earlier this week, marking 25 years of contribution to the...

The Nuwara Eliya Preservation Organization alleges that the Nuwara Eliya Police has failed to take action regarding a complaint lodged by the Nuwara Eliya Post Office and a notification issued by the Department of Archaeology concerning damage to the lightning...

The Milk Powder Importers Association says it has decided to increase the price of imported milk powder. Accordingly, the association stated that the price of a 400-gram milk powder packet has been increased by Rs. 50, while the price of...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that today we pay tribute to the honorable war heroes of our country who liberated the country from the curse of a brutal terrorist war of 30 years, and that we appreciate the work they...