Imported powdered milk prices increased
The Milk Powder Importers’ Association has announced an increase in the prices of imported powdered milk, citing prevailing market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations. MORE..
- UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis
- Jimmy Kimmel roasts White House suggestion that Trump could be next James Bond
- Wimal Weerawansa says ready to face any legal action over War Heroes Memorial incident
- US Dollar selling rate climbs above Rs. 342
- Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit
- Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament
- Imported powdered milk prices increased
- Speaker orders removal of MP Chamara Sampath from Parliament Chamber
- 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
- Sugar, dhal and rice prices likely to increase, importers warn
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Sugar, dhal and rice prices likely to increase, importers warn
The Essential Food Importers’ Association has warned that the prices of several imported goods are likely to increase in the coming weeks due to the continuous depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee and the rising value of the US dollar. MORE..
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled the southwestern island region of Amami in Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued, the weather agency said, News.Az reports, citing Kyodo. MORE..
Speaker orders removal of MP Chamara Sampath from Parliament Chamber
The Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has ordered Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake to be removed from the Parliament Chamber. MORE..
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Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that the annual maintenance cost for Sri Lanka’s entire expressway network, spanning 312.57 kilometers, amounts to Rs. 5,180.90 million. MORE..
Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 20), as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate climbs above Rs. 342
The selling rate of the US dollar has risen above Rs. 342, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (20). MORE..
Wimal Weerawansa says ready to face any legal action over War Heroes Memorial incident
Former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa says he is prepared to face any legal proceedings in connection with the recent incident near the National War Heroes’ Memorial. MORE..
UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis
The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened uncertainty. MORE..
Police open fire at lorry allegedly transporting cattle illegally in Hungama
Police have opened fire on a lorry suspected of illegally transporting cattle in Kattakaduwa, Hungama, resulting in the arrest of four suspects, authorities said. MORE..
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland’s first minister
Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney was re-elected as Scotland’s first minister on Tuesday after three rounds of voting in the Scottish Parliament. MORE..
Indian Chief of Air Staff Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister’s Office in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
Three Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with 87 mobile phones
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), after being found in possession of a large consignment of mobile phones and batteries allegedly smuggled into the country, officials said. MORE..
Eight bus drivers arrested in Kalutara while being under the influence of narcotics while on duty
Eight bus drivers and one conductor have been arrested in Kalutara after being found allegedly under the influence of narcotics while on duty, police said. MORE..
Mount Lavinia illegal television transmission station busted; one arrested
An illegally operated television transmission station using unauthorized communication equipment was raided in Mount Lavinia, with police arresting a suspect and seizing a large stock of equipment, authorities said. MORE..
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled the southwestern island region of Amami in Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued, the weather agency said, News.Az reports, citing Kyodo. MORE..
Speaker orders removal of MP Chamara Sampath from Parliament Chamber
The Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has ordered Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake to be removed from the Parliament Chamber. MORE..
Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that the annual maintenance cost for Sri Lanka’s entire expressway network, spanning 312.57 kilometers, amounts to Rs. 5,180.90 million. MORE..
Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 20), as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate climbs above Rs. 342
The selling rate of the US dollar has risen above Rs. 342, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (20). MORE..
Wimal Weerawansa says ready to face any legal action over War Heroes Memorial incident
Former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa says he is prepared to face any legal proceedings in connection with the recent incident near the National War Heroes’ Memorial. MORE..
UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis
The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened uncertainty. MORE..
Police open fire at lorry allegedly transporting cattle illegally in Hungama
Police have opened fire on a lorry suspected of illegally transporting cattle in Kattakaduwa, Hungama, resulting in the arrest of four suspects, authorities said. MORE..
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland’s first minister
Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney was re-elected as Scotland’s first minister on Tuesday after three rounds of voting in the Scottish Parliament. MORE..
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Technology
Google unveils smart glasses, taking on Meta
Google on Tuesday (May 19) unveiled the design of new smart glasses, returning to a market the tech giant tried – and failed – to crack more than a decade ago. MORE..
OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO
OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO
A U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world’s richest person for having allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity. MORE..
Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. MORE..
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
While global tech giants spend billions training artificial intelligence that still struggles in Sinhala, a Sri Lankan research team has quietly built a model that does it properly — using just two GPUs. MORE..
Entertainment
Jimmy Kimmel roasts White House suggestion that Trump could be next James Bond
Jimmy Kimmel has savagely responded to the White House’s suggestion that Donald Trump could be the perfect person to play the next James Bond. MORE..
Shakira wins €55 million tax battle against Spain
Shakira wins €55 million tax battle against Spain
A Spanish court has ordered the country’s tax authority to refund €55m (Ł48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes. MORE..
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. MORE..
‘Sonic 4’ wraps shooting; first look at metal sonic revealed
‘Sonic 4’ wraps shooting; first look at metal sonic revealed
Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.” MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
328.2351 | 338.0729 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
439.6033 | 454.8369 |
Europe
Euro |
381.0859 | 394.9684 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
415.0667 | 433.5300 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
237.5846 | 247.1225 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
232.3911 | 243.5775 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
255.0205 | 265.7785 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0596 | 2.1365 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 866.8201 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,059.3344 |
Oman
|
Rial | 849.1239 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 89.6706 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 87.1116 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 89.0042 |
Sports
Portugal’s Ronaldo set for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal’s squad for this summer’s tournament. MORE..
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title on Tuesday when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. MORE..
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year’s Wimbledon because of an ongoing wrist injury. MORE..
Scotland announce 26-man squad for first World Cup in 28 years
Scotland have confirmed their 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. MORE..
Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence. MORE..
