According to the daily exchange rate official chart released today (22) by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the buying rate of the US Dollar is recorded at Rs. 342.67, while the selling rate is Rs. 353.17. MORE..
22 May 2026 (1:37 PM)
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha says the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar is not the result of any government policy or wrong decision, but rather a consequence of the global crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
22 May 2026 (5:14 PM)
Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the surrounding areas and access roads to the airport. MORE..
22 May 2026 (9:19 PM)