Official CBSL exchange rates
The US Dollar has increased to Rs. 362 against the Sri Lanka rupee, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported…
Author: Ceylon Independent
Tense situation near Parliament as Police arrest protesters
A group of individuals who were engaged in a peaceful protest near the Parliamentary entry road has been arrested by…
Sri Lanka’s protests show a fragile unity – for now
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crises since winning independence from Britain in 1948. Inflation is at an all-time high and…
Maithri responds to JVP’s allegation
Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s office has responded to allegations levelled against him by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara…
ABC expose: Namal rejects allegations
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday rejected the money laundering allegations on him and his family over a hospital project in…
China to provide Yuan 300 mn more for essentials
China will provide another grant of 300 million Chinese Yuan to Sri Lanka to help in the supply of medicine,…
Cabinet Sub-Committee to identify new investment opportunities
A Cabinet Sub-Committee under Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has been appointed to identify new investment opportunities that have the…
Economic Crisis: Relief allowances announced for low-income families
Approval has been granted by the Cabinet of Ministers to provide relief to low-income families who are distressed due to…
SJB hands over two No-Confidence Motions
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) submitted two No-Confidence Motions (NCM) to Parliament today. SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella said the…