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Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year

Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year

UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam – BBC

A major BBC News investigation has revealed that a network of “patriotic” UK anti-immigration social media accounts was actually traced back to users in Sri Lanka and Vietnam. MORE..

High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report

A high-level ICC team, including a top BCCI official, is reaching Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the government’s appointment of an interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Indian media reported. MORE..

Sufficient fuel stocks available until August, requests already made for remaining months – officials

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the government has managed the energy crisis in a way that does not cause hardship to the public, unlike in some other countries, by bearing the associated costs without placing a burden on the people and by implementing a sustainable management process. MORE..

Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon

U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed during their talks in Beijing that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit northern Japan on Friday, ⁠the Japan Meteorological Agency said. MORE..

CBSL launches online complaint management system for financial consumers

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the launch of an online Complaint Management System (CMS), marking a significant step to facilitate the submission of complaints and grievances by financial consumers relating to Financial Service Providers (FSPs) regulated by CBSL. MORE..

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23 monks remanded over drug smuggling urged to voluntarily disrobe

The Registrars of the three main Buddhist chapters (Nikayas) in Sri Lanka have requested 23 arrested monks, who are currently in remand custody over allegations of smuggling narcotics from Thailand, to voluntarily disrobe to return to lay life. MORE..

US Dollar selling rate exceeds Rs. 331

The selling price of the US Dollar has exceeded Rs. 331 against the Sri Lankan Rupee. MORE..

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. MORE..

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President reviews post-Ditwah recovery in Badulla; Land, housing issues deliberated with officials (English)

President reviews post-Ditwah recovery in Badulla; Land, housing issues deliberated with officials (English)

Adverse weather wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Heavy rains to continue, over 1,000 families affected (English)

Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: No footage found from CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva's residence (English)

Sri Lanka's fuel import costs surge nearly six-fold amid ongoing Middle East conflict - President (English)

Low-pressure system northeast of Sri Lanka to weaken within 48 hours - Met. Dept. (English)

MP Mujibur Rahman accuses govt. of unequal application of law (English)

No more selective enforcement of the law based on power and political connections: President (English)

Central Expressway construction; Cabinet approves contractors for Rambukkana to Galagedara section (English)

Govt. rules out political involvement in ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's summons to Bribery Comm (English)

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal intensifies; Heavy rains over 100mm predicted in several areas (English)

'Shortage of stents persists across Sri Lanka' Sajith demands proactive steps to help heart patients (English)

Water tariff revision due in June: Minister Govt. assures no major supply disruption at present (English)

Adequate fertilizer in stock for Yala season: Govt. Farmers highlight price hike, distribution delays (English)

''Farmers were deceived in pursuit of power'' Sajith raises alarm over lack of fertilizer stocks (English)

Technology

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand

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

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

Entertainment

Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman

Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

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Exchange Rates

2026-05-15

Country

Buying

Selling

USA
U.S.Dollar
323.5345 331.1572
UK
Sterling Pound
431.3631 444.5202
Europe
Euro
375.4605 387.4947
Switzerland
Swiss Franc
409.7112 425.5708
Canada
Canadian Dollar
234.4438 242.5829
Australia
Australian Dollar
230.4993 240.5292
Singapore
Singapore Dollar
251.4777 261.2243
Japan
Japanese Yen
2.0343 2.1009

Country

Currency

Rate

Bahrain Dinar 860.9110
Kuwait Dinar 1,053.5280
Oman Rial 843.4025
Qatar Riyal 89.0738
Saudi Arabia Riyal 86.5316
UAE Dirham 88.4045

Sports

High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report

High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report

LPL 2026 opening game between Jaffna and Galle on July 17

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked in India ‘A’ squad for one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka

PSG make history with fifth straight Ligue 1 title

SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions