Sri Lanka’s central bank expects economy to grow by 4.5% in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy will grow by 4.5% this year, the central bank said in a monetary policy report on Friday, despite some risks to the island nation’s recovery from U.S. tariffs. MORE..
- World’s first humanoid robot games begin in China
- Power supply disconnected to Dambulla Agro cold storage complex inaugurated by Modi
- ASPI closes above 20,000 points for first time ever
- Baseline Road blocked due to protest march
- On India’s Independence Day, Modi vows to punish Pakistan for future attacks
- $1bn fine: X-Press Pearl owner fires back over Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court order
- Chinese smugglers causing significant losses to Sri Lanka’s gem industry – report
- President directs officials to prepare plan for creating a sports culture in Sri Lanka
- Trump heads to ‘high stakes’ Alaska summit with Putin on Ukraine
- Newly appointed IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya calls on President
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Newly appointed IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya calls on President
The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasooriya, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (15) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Trump heads to ‘high stakes’ Alaska summit with Putin on Ukraine
Donald Trump headed to Alaska on Friday for what he called a “high stakes” summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire deal for Ukraine to help end the deadliest war in Europe since World War Two. MORE..
President directs officials to prepare plan for creating a sports culture in Sri Lanka
A review on the implementation of the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, together with preliminary discussions on the 2026 budget proposals, was held this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Chinese smugglers causing significant losses to Sri Lanka’s gem industry – report
Chinese involvement in Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry is causing significant revenue losses to the island nation’s crisis-ridden economy and impacting local businesses, according to an article in The Financial Post. MORE..
$1bn fine: X-Press Pearl owner fires back over Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court order
Singapore’s X-Press Feeders has hit back at the Sri Lankan Supreme Court’s order to pay $1bn within a year over the 2021 X-Press Pearl casualty, warning the decision tramples on due process, scapegoats its crew, and poses a dangerous precedent for global shipping. MORE..
On India’s Independence Day, Modi vows to punish Pakistan for future attacks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan that India will punish its neighbor if there are future attacks on India as he marked 79 years of independence from British colonial rule. MORE..
Baseline Road blocked due to protest march
Baseline Road has reportedly been blocked for vehicular traffic from the Cemetery Junction in Borella to Campbell Park due to a protest march. MORE..
ASPI closes above 20,000 points for first time ever
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed above 20,000 points for the first time today, marking a significant milestone in the capital market’s history. MORE..
Power supply disconnected to Dambulla Agro cold storage complex inaugurated by Modi
It was revealed today (15) that the temperature and humidity-controlled agricultural storage complex in Dambulla, which was recently inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had received an electricity bill of Rs. 8,409,000 even before the commencement of its operations. MORE..
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USS Santa Barbara to make first port call at Colombo tomorrow
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) to the Port of Colombo tomorrow (August 16). MORE..
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passes away
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has passed away at the age of 57. MORE..
Airport security guard arrested with cache of firearms and ammunition
A team of officers from the Minuwangoda Police Station, acting on information received, conducted a search of a residence near the Minuwangoda Hospital today (15) and arrested a suspect who was found in possession of multiple firearms, ammunition and sharp weapons. MORE..
Govt may import substitute if ‘Keeri Samba’ shortage persists – Minister
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, claims that certain groups are attempting to artificially create a shortage of ‘Keeri Samba’ raw rice in the country. MORE..
US threatens India of additional tariffs if Trump-Putin peace deal fails
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the secondary tariffs on India could go up if “things don’t go well” during talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. MORE..
Six injured in three-wheeler and cab collision near Ravana Falls
At least six people were injured when a three-wheeler and a luxury cab collided on the Ella–Wellawaya main road, in the area above Ravana Falls. MORE..
Trump heads to ‘high stakes’ Alaska summit with Putin on Ukraine
Donald Trump headed to Alaska on Friday for what he called a “high stakes” summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire deal for Ukraine to help end the deadliest war in Europe since World War Two. MORE..
President directs officials to prepare plan for creating a sports culture in Sri Lanka
A review on the implementation of the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, together with preliminary discussions on the 2026 budget proposals, was held this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Chinese smugglers causing significant losses to Sri Lanka’s gem industry – report
Chinese involvement in Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry is causing significant revenue losses to the island nation’s crisis-ridden economy and impacting local businesses, according to an article in The Financial Post. MORE..
$1bn fine: X-Press Pearl owner fires back over Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court order
Singapore’s X-Press Feeders has hit back at the Sri Lankan Supreme Court’s order to pay $1bn within a year over the 2021 X-Press Pearl casualty, warning the decision tramples on due process, scapegoats its crew, and poses a dangerous precedent for global shipping. MORE..
On India’s Independence Day, Modi vows to punish Pakistan for future attacks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan that India will punish its neighbor if there are future attacks on India as he marked 79 years of independence from British colonial rule. MORE..
Baseline Road blocked due to protest march
Baseline Road has reportedly been blocked for vehicular traffic from the Cemetery Junction in Borella to Campbell Park due to a protest march. MORE..
ASPI closes above 20,000 points for first time ever
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed above 20,000 points for the first time today, marking a significant milestone in the capital market’s history. MORE..
Power supply disconnected to Dambulla Agro cold storage complex inaugurated by Modi
It was revealed today (15) that the temperature and humidity-controlled agricultural storage complex in Dambulla, which was recently inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had received an electricity bill of Rs. 8,409,000 even before the commencement of its operations. MORE..
USS Santa Barbara to make first port call at Colombo tomorrow
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) to the Port of Colombo tomorrow (August 16). MORE..
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World’s first humanoid robot games begin in China
The world’s first-ever humanoid robot games began Friday in Beijing, with over 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they compete in events from the 100-metre hurdles to kung fu. MORE..
Mega-tsunami warning: Could a 1,000-foot tsunami hit the US Pacific Coast? Scientist raises alarm
Mega-tsunami warning: Could a 1,000-foot tsunami hit the US Pacific Coast? Scientist raises alarm
Scientists are warning of a potentially catastrophic mega-tsunami that could strike parts of the US Pacific Coast, triggered by a major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. MORE..
Igor Babuschkin, co-founder of Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI resigns
Igor Babuschkin, co-founder of Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI resigns
Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of Elon Musk’s xAI startup, announced his departure from the company on Wednesday in a post on X. MORE..
WhatsApp says Russia is trying to block it
WhatsApp says Russia is trying to block it
WhatsApp said Russia was trying to block its services because the social media messaging app owned by Meta Platforms offered people’s right to secure communication, and vowed to continue trying to make encrypted services available in Russia. MORE..
Entertainment
Tom Cruise turns down Trump’s invite for Kennedy Center Honor: report
Actor Tom Cruise has turned down President Donald Trump’s invitation to the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, according to a new report. MORE..
J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura found guilty of indecent assault in Hong Kong
J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura found guilty of indecent assault in Hong Kong
J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty by a Hong Kong court on Wednesday of the indecent assault in March of a woman who served as his interpreter during a fan event. MORE..
Dubai resident Nadeen Ayoub to represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025
Dubai resident Nadeen Ayoub to represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025
Former Miss Earth finalist Nadeen Ayoub will represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025. This will be the first time Palestine has been represented at the competition. MORE..
Rajinikanth’s Coolie sets record; First Tamil film to top $2M US pre-sales
Rajinikanth’s Coolie sets record; First Tamil film to top $2M US pre-sales
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s highly anticipated multi-starrer Coolie, led by superstar Rajinikanth, is set for its grand release. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
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Canada
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214.0026 | 221.9588 |
Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Dinar | 798.4444 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 984.9283 |
Oman
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Rial | 781.8950 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.4738 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.2253 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.9674 |
Sports
UEFA Super Cup: PSG beats Spurs on penalties to claim title
European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. MORE..
IOA approves India’s Commonwealth Games 2030 bid
The Indian Olympic Association has formally approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. MORE..
Sourav Ganguly calls India ‘favourites’ for Asia Cup 2025
Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels the Indian men’s cricket team would be the favourites for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup in Dubai starting September 9. MORE..
Sri Lanka rise to fourth in latest ICC ODI team rankings
In the latest ODI team rankings revealed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Sri Lanka Men’s Cricket Team have risen to the fourth spot with 103 rating points. MORE..
Crystal Palace lose appeal against demotion from Europa League
Crystal Palace have been unsuccessful in their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League and will play in the Conference League this season. MORE..
