NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera has been sent on compulsory leave in relation to the controversial Grade 6 English module. MORE..
- Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
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- Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya
- NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
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- SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
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IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised its estimate of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current financial year (April 2025-March 2026) upward to 7.3 percent, from its earlier prediction of 6.6 percent. MORE..
Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara’s FR petition
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has withdrawn the Fundamental Rights petition he filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the South Korean visa issue. MORE..
SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver attached to the Kebithigollewa Depot has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of causing the death of a person. MORE..
Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
A draft charter of the Gaza “Board of Peace,” sent to about 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States, reportedly calls for members to contribute US$ 1 billion in cash if they want their membership to last more than three years. MORE..
Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya
The highest temperature in the country today (19) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 32.9°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000
A total of 158,787 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..
GMOA announces island-wide trade union action from Friday
A decision has been taken to launch a continuous island-wide trade union action starting January 23, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced. MORE..
Transport Minister promises corruption-free development
The present administration aims to advance the country’s development without theft or corruption, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayaka stated. MORE..
Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva
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Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Viharaya have been further remanded. MORE..
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Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands
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Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump told Norway’s prime minister he no longer needed to think “purely of peace” after failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize, in a message published Monday. MORE..
Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
Extensive discussions have been held at a review meeting at the Presidential Secretariat pertaining to the progress of projects planned by the government to promote a cashless economy in Sri Lanka, including the digitalisation of government institutions, promotion of QR transactions and the completion of the digital identity card project. MORE..
Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
Two individuals, who set out for fishing in a boat early this morning (19) from Wella, Chilaw have been reported missing, police stated. MORE..
Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara’s FR petition
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has withdrawn the Fundamental Rights petition he filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the South Korean visa issue. MORE..
SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver attached to the Kebithigollewa Depot has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of causing the death of a person. MORE..
Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
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Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya
The highest temperature in the country today (19) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 32.9°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000
A total of 158,787 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..
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Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva
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India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies
India’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which could reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions rise. MORE..
‘Send Your Name to the Moon’: NASA opens public participation for Artemis II mission
‘Send Your Name to the Moon’: NASA opens public participation for Artemis II mission
NASA Artemis II: As part of one of its historic missions, NASA has invited people from around the world to become part of its Artemis II mission by sending their names to space. MORE..
European Space Agency hit by cyberattacks, hundreds of gigabytes of data stolen by hackers
European Space Agency hit by cyberattacks, hundreds of gigabytes of data stolen by hackers
A major cybersecurity incident has taken place at the European Space Agency (ESA) after hackers targeted their systems and managed to steal scientific data. MORE..
Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Nasa’s mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. MORE..
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Zoe Saldaña dethrones Scarlett Johansson as highest-grossing actor of all time
The recent blockbuster success of “Avatar: Fire And Ash” (2025) has given Zoe Saldaña a new career milestone as the highest-grossing actor of all time. MORE..
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
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An app called “Are you dead” targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience. MORE..
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
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Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the studio that makes Star Wars, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history. MORE..
Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
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Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have reached a new agreement that would bring films such as “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” to the streaming giant’s customers worldwide after they play in cinemas, the companies said on Thursday. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
408.3288 | 421.0614 |
Europe
Euro |
354.2118 | 365.7343 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
380.1799 | 395.2963 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
218.7948 | 226.7734 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
202.4090 | 211.6348 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
236.2229 | 245.4222 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9313 | 1.9965 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 821.3578 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,005.4879 |
Oman
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Rial | 804.3328 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.9315 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.5738 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.3071 |
Sports
U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 106 runs
Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 106 runs in the 13th match of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Windhoek to remain unbeaten in the tournament. MORE..
Bangladesh could be replaced by Scotland: Report
Cricket’s governing body has told Bangladesh to agree to play their matches at next month’s T20 World Cup in India or risk being kicked out of the tournament, reports said Monday. MORE..
Malinda Pushpakumara becomes fourth Sri Lankan to 1,000 first-class wickets
Former Test cricketer Malinda Pushpakumara has become the fourth Sri Lankan cricketer to the 1,000-wicket mark in first-class cricket. MORE..
England cricket team arrives in Sri Lanka for white-ball tour
The England cricket team has arrived in Sri Lanka for a white-ball tour. MORE..
AFCON 2025: Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win final in chaotic finish
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over the hosts after a chaotic end to the match marred by the eventual champions storming off the pitch in a lengthy protest following a controversial late penalty award. MORE..
