COPF urges reevaluation of tax mechanism to prevent govt. revenue loss
The Committee of Public Finance (COPF), at its most recent meeting, has examined the effectiveness of recent tax increases on tobacco and liquor, aimed at discouraging consumption and boosting government revenue. MORE..
- Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt
- President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children’s Fund
- Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage
- 14-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo District today
- Man arrested with 30kg of drugs including ‘Ice’ and heroin
- Cache of heroin worth Rs. 160 million seized in Navinna
- US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine
- Sri Lanka co-chairs ASEAN Regional Forum inter-sessional meeting on disaster relief
- COPF urges reevaluation of tax mechanism to prevent govt. revenue loss
- Indian high commissioner meets with Basil
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Indian high commissioner meets with Basil
High Commissioner Santosh Jha met with the founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa on Friday (26). MORE..
Sri Lanka co-chairs ASEAN Regional Forum inter-sessional meeting on disaster relief
The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held virtually earlier this week, hosted by Vietnam and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and attended by 55 participants from ARF member countries. MORE..
US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military. MORE..
Cache of heroin worth Rs. 160 million seized in Navinna
During a raid carried out in Navinna area of Maharagama, the police have impounded a cache of heroin weighing 8 kilograms. MORE..
Man arrested with 30kg of drugs including ‘Ice’ and heroin
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances. MORE..
14-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo District today
The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27). MORE..
Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage
Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. MORE..
President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children’s Fund
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received official handovers of generous financial contributions for the ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund on Friday morning (26). MORE..
Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the Egyptian Ambassador Maged Mosleh on Friday (26) at the trade ministry premises. MORE..
Evening thundershowers expected today; temperatures to reach ‘Caution’ level
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers can be expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2 p.m. MORE..
U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka’s dairy modernization efforts
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26). MORE..
Venice introduces entry fee for day-trippers to tackle mass tourism
After many years of preparation, Venice has finally debuted its controversial five-euro entry toll for tourists without a hotel reservation this Thursday (25). MORE..
High Posts Committee green-lights several new appointments
The Committee on High Posts has green-lighted the appointment of a new ambassador, a ministerial secretary and two chairpersons to state institutions. MORE..
Easter attack culprits: Tiran’s revelation on Maithripala’s statement
During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena’s recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mentioned the names of anyone in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said. MORE..
Four including two naval officers arrested with drugs remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered 04 including two Lieutenant Commanders of Sri Lanka Navy who were arrested along with a stock of drugs to be remanded in custody until May 09. MORE..
Sri Lanka co-chairs ASEAN Regional Forum inter-sessional meeting on disaster relief
The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held virtually earlier this week, hosted by Vietnam and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and attended by 55 participants from ARF member countries. MORE..
US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military. MORE..
Cache of heroin worth Rs. 160 million seized in Navinna
During a raid carried out in Navinna area of Maharagama, the police have impounded a cache of heroin weighing 8 kilograms. MORE..
Man arrested with 30kg of drugs including ‘Ice’ and heroin
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances. MORE..
14-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo District today
The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27). MORE..
Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage
Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. MORE..
President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children’s Fund
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received official handovers of generous financial contributions for the ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund on Friday morning (26). MORE..
Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the Egyptian Ambassador Maged Mosleh on Friday (26) at the trade ministry premises. MORE..
Evening thundershowers expected today; temperatures to reach ‘Caution’ level
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers can be expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2 p.m. MORE..
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Sri Lanka wins bronze at Asian U20 Athletic Championship
Sri Lanka on Friday (26) won the Bronze Medal in the Mixed Relay 4x400m at the Asian U20 Athletic Championship. MORE..
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka thrash Thailand
Sri Lanka Women beat Thailand by 67 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match played at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi on Thursday (25). MORE..
Nethmika Madushani wins Silver at Asian Junior Athletics Championships
Sri Lankan athlete Nethmika Madushani on Wednesday (24) clinched a Silver Medal at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships 2024. MORE..
Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
British Police have announced the arrest of two Premier League players over an alleged rape following last weekend’s round of matches. MORE..
Chamari Athapaththu rises to No. 1 position in Women’s ODI batting rankings
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. MORE..
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US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating laws against money laundering. MORE..
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. MORE..
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that was rejected by a Delaware judge this year, and to shift the company’s corporate home to Texas. MORE..
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea will host the second global AI (artificial intelligence) safety summit on May 21-22, six months after Britain held the inaugural event at Bletchley Park. MORE..
Entertainment
Top New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
New York’s highest court has overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for rape and sexual assault, highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men to account. MORE..
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering to as low as 29 rupees ($0.3480) a month, heating up competition for Netflix and Amazon Prime. MORE..
India Elections: Police case against Thalapathy Vijay as his entry attracts crowds at polling station
India Elections: Police case against Thalapathy Vijay as his entry attracts crowds at polling station
Thalapathy Vijay arrived in Chennai from the ‘GOAT’ shooting in Russia to fulfil his democratic duty by casting his vote in the Lok Sabha elections. His entry attracted a huge crowd and media attention when he came to vote at the Neelankarai polling booth. It seems that the craze for him leads to trouble. MORE..
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
Dogs will soon be able to experience their own “furst” class flight with the launch of the world’s first jet charter company specifically designed for man’s best friend. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
311.2527 | 324.7033 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
316.9566 | 332.6840 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.3384 | 221.8611 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
188.3555 | 198.4031 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
212.8321 | 223.0087 |
Japan
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Dinar | 788.2519 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 965.5677 |
Oman
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Rial | 771.8823 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 81.4703 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 79.2308 |
UAE
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Dirham | 80.9069 |
