The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (1:09 PM)
Arrangements have been finalized to import fuel from Russia, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has confirmed. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (2:53 PM)
Gold prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar following U.S. President Donald Trump s statement that the war with Iran could wind down in weeks. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (3:23 PM)
Iran s new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, U.S. President #8288;Donald Trump said in #8288;a Truth Social post on Wednesday. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (8:03 PM)
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in Bangladeshi custody for six months have been released by the government of Bangladesh. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (2:41 PM)
Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (April 2), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (8:39 PM)