‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; O/L exams to proceed as scheduled
The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain areas of several districts have been lifted, Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili stated. MORE..
- Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
- Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
- EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
- Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
- Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
- Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
- New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
- 16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft
- One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara
- Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Hot News
One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara
A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider sustained critical injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Nagashandiya, Kalutara. MORE..
16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft
A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the Puttalam area. MORE..
New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region. MORE..
Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..
Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it has commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market. MORE..
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board. MORE..
Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
The Postal Department has the potential to easily generate an income of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his supporters blocked highways across several states and set cars and businesses ablaze. MORE..
Strong quake hits off Malaysia’s Sabah
A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early on Monday (Feb 23) off Malaysia’s Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said. MORE..
Prevailing rainy conditions expected to reduce from today
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the island, the Department of Meteorology Said. MORE..
Lawyer arrested with ‘Ice’ in Keselwatta remanded
A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned building in the Sanchiarachchi Watta area of Keselwatta, has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Armed man shot and killed by US Secret Service after entering perimeter at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as another vehicle was exiting before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. MORE..
Sangakkara critical of Sri Lankan batters’ approach after defeat to England
Failure to read the game situation and the Pallekelle pitch resulted in Sri Lanka losing to England by 51 runs in the Super Eight round fixture of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Kandy today, according to former captain Kumar Sangakkara. MORE..
US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. MORE..
Circular issued to ensure pension entitlements for officers appointed to public service after Jan. 2016
Steps have been taken by the Ministry of Public Administration to amend letters of appointment regarding pension entitlements for officers appointed to the public service on or after January 1, 2016. MORE..
16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft
A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the Puttalam area. MORE..
New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region. MORE..
Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..
Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it has commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market. MORE..
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board. MORE..
Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
The Postal Department has the potential to easily generate an income of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his supporters blocked highways across several states and set cars and businesses ablaze. MORE..
Strong quake hits off Malaysia’s Sabah
A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early on Monday (Feb 23) off Malaysia’s Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said. MORE..
Prevailing rainy conditions expected to reduce from today
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the island, the Department of Meteorology Said. MORE..
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Technology
MRI scans show exercise can make the brain look younger: Study
New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than those who didn’t change their habits. MORE..
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa is targeting early March to launch a crew around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in what would be humankind’s furthest trip into space. MORE..
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Friday it considered last year alerting Canadian police about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. MORE..
Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026
Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026
Meta is set to discontinue the standalone Messenger website. According to the company’s update on its help page, the Messenger website (messenger.com) will stop working from April 2026. MORE..
Entertainment
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career. MORE..
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
Popular Indian actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding, making their long-speculated relationship public after nearly eight years. MORE..
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” was the big winner at Britain’s top movie awards on Sunday, picking up six BAFTAs including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson. MORE..
Sri Lanka rated most affordable destination for foreign retirees in 2026
Sri Lanka rated most affordable destination for foreign retirees in 2026
Sri Lanka has been rated the most affordable destination for foreign nationals to retire in 2026, according to the International Living 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.5841 | 313.0932 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
409.5699 | 422.2745 |
Europe
Euro |
358.0208 | 369.5181 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
391.0628 | 406.6571 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
221.7710 | 229.8075 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
212.6944 | 222.0356 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.1088 | 248.4234 |
Japan
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1.9623 | 2.0285 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 820.3557 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,008.7630 |
Oman
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Rial | 803.4363 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.8555 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.4577 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.2110 |
Sports
Vishmi Gunaratne, spinners star as Sri Lanka claim series 2-0
Sri Lanka Women took a 2-0 lead with another tight victory over the West Indies at St George’s on Sunday (February 22). MORE..
South Africa decimate India by 76 runs in Super 8 match
South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. MORE..
David Miller, Dewald Brevis lift South Africa to 187/7 in Super 8 match against India
Indian managed to pull things back a bit after David Miller and Dewald Brevis almost put them out of the game in the Super 8 match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 22 February. MORE..
T20 World Cup: South Africa opt to bat first against India in Ahmedabad
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the Super Eight round encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s batting woes continue in 51-run loss to England
Sri Lanka lost to England by 51 runs in a one-sided Super Eight round contest of the T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
