Notable
For intercity/long distance services of the Sri Lanka Transport Board
Kebithigollewa-Horowpothana Water Project which is supported by JICA and Thambuththegama Water Project funded by CDB
The initiative will target bus routes 170, 177, and 190
"We haven't decided on the percentage yet," he said when questioned by reporters.
Lanka Metro Transit was incorporated on October 3, 2025, under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.
The fuel card could be used at any filling station across the country: Digital Ministry
Deadline runs out on January 16
Sri Lanka's vehicle registration system has been in crisis for months, with delays in providing plates
Worst affected stretches were Balana-Kadugannawa, Gampola-Nawalapitiya, Wattegama-Ukuwela, Beragala, and Kotagala-Ambewe
Sri Lanka has suffered heavy damage to its road infrastructure during the Ditwah-hit disaster
Senior officials invite Vietnamese businesses invest in industrial zones and link with agrictulture
Workers recruited under previous government had not been made permanent
Sri Lankan and Vietnamese participants exchanged views on practical approaches to doing business
The Supreme Court suspended the private online visa scheme in August last year
Sees "tremendous potential for growth" in the country’s retail sector
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 330.8514 | 330.9617 |
| UK Pound | 438.3450 | 438.2595 |
| Euro | 371.0168 | 371.5045 |
| Yen | 2.0916 | 2.0943 |
| Aus Dollar | 231.1659 | 230.8789 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4202 | 3.4195 |
| Korean Won | 0.2479 | 0.2467 |
| Oman Rial | 859.3320 | 859.6185 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.0955 | 88.1577 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.0766 | 90.1066 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,783.03 | -0.10% |
| CSE All Share | 20,260.06 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1193.67 million | 1050.46 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
There were only a few actives licenses existing; most licenses are sold to third parties
Construction of a two-storey accident and emergency (A&E) unit and procurement of all necessary medical equipment
Toppan Forms (Colombo) Ltd, DPJ Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Grand Export (Pvt) Ltd, Digiscan Secure Print Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
25.49 million copies of 362 relevant textbooks/modules will be printed by 29 institutions at a cost of 3,491.47 mn
Originally designed for a manufacturing economy, now pose barriers in a service-based, technology-driven environment,
The agents will manage the Sri Lanka Cricket Merchandising Licensing Program from 2026 to 2032
MoU outlines a joint framework for knowledge exchange, benchmarking, and shared learning
Israel and Iran are observing a ceasefire, following US intervention
He succeeds Duminda Hulangamuwa, Country Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Sri Lanka
SLTB currently operates 61 luxury buses, belonging to the private sector on a profit-sharing basis
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