Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 500,000
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says that the total number of foreign tourist arrivals to the island has crossed the 500,000-mark so far this year. MORE..
- Committee appointed to examine coal import quality discrepancies
- Showers predicted for some parts of the island
- SC seeks Govt’s stance on State of Emergency and social media ban during ‘Aragalaya’
- March 1–7 declared as National Drug Prevention week
- Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
- Kerala to become ‘Keralam’: Indian Cabinet approves change of name
- Rs. 24 billion released to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah: Officials
- Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 500,000
- Sri Lankan researcher Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne among 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards winners
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Sri Lankan researcher Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne among 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards winners
Sri Lankan researcher Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne and four other researchers have been awarded the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists from the global South. MORE..
Rs. 24 billion released to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah: Officials
Approximately Rs. 24.4 billion have been released under various relief schemes announced for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, officials have informed the Committee on Public Finance. MORE..
Kerala to become ‘Keralam’: Indian Cabinet approves change of name
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday (24) approved the renaming of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. On June 24, 2024, the Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to rename the State as “Keralam”. MORE..
Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official residence due to a safety threat. MORE..
March 1–7 declared as National Drug Prevention week
The government has declared the week commencing March 1, 2026, as the Drug Prevention Week, in a significant move to combat the narcotics crisis. MORE..
SC seeks Govt’s stance on State of Emergency and social media ban during ‘Aragalaya’
The Supreme Court has granted time to the Attorney General to inform the stance of the current President and the government regarding fundamental rights petitions filed against a group that includes former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..
Showers predicted for some parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern Province and in the Ratnapura, Monaragala and Kalutara districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Committee appointed to examine coal import quality discrepancies
A committee of experts has been appointed by the Ministry of Energy to study issues related to coal imports, Cabinet spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
80% of Akuregoda double murder investigation completed – Police
Around 80% of investigations into the incident in which a lawyer and his wife were shot and killed at a supermarket parking area in Akuregoda have been completed, police stated. MORE..
Woman arrested for defrauding Rs. 16 mln by promising jobs in Romania
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that a woman who had allegedly defrauded nearly Rs. 16 million by promising overseas employment opportunities in Romania has been arrested. MORE..
CEB restructuring delayed
Reports indicate that the National Electricity Policy has not yet been presented to the Cabinet of Ministers. MORE..
Gunmen kill five police officers in northwest Pakistan near Afghan border
Gunmen ambushed a police vehicle and killed five officials in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, police said, as the South Asian nation struggles to quell a rising wave of militant attacks and faces renewed border tensions with neighbouring Afghanistan. MORE..
Newlywed couple killed in motorcycle-bus collision in Dambulla
A newlywed couple who was married just three months ago has died in a tragic accident in Yapagama, Dambulla, police stated. MORE..
Approval granted for new Ambassadors to Ethiopia and Iran
The Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved the nominations of two Heads of Mission and a Ministry Secretary. MORE..
44 wild elephant deaths reported in 2026
A total of 44 wild elephant deaths have been recorded so far this year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. MORE..
Rs. 24 billion released to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah: Officials
Approximately Rs. 24.4 billion have been released under various relief schemes announced for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, officials have informed the Committee on Public Finance. MORE..
Kerala to become ‘Keralam’: Indian Cabinet approves change of name
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday (24) approved the renaming of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. On June 24, 2024, the Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to rename the State as “Keralam”. MORE..
Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official residence due to a safety threat. MORE..
March 1–7 declared as National Drug Prevention week
The government has declared the week commencing March 1, 2026, as the Drug Prevention Week, in a significant move to combat the narcotics crisis. MORE..
SC seeks Govt’s stance on State of Emergency and social media ban during ‘Aragalaya’
The Supreme Court has granted time to the Attorney General to inform the stance of the current President and the government regarding fundamental rights petitions filed against a group that includes former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..
Showers predicted for some parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern Province and in the Ratnapura, Monaragala and Kalutara districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Committee appointed to examine coal import quality discrepancies
A committee of experts has been appointed by the Ministry of Energy to study issues related to coal imports, Cabinet spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
80% of Akuregoda double murder investigation completed – Police
Around 80% of investigations into the incident in which a lawyer and his wife were shot and killed at a supermarket parking area in Akuregoda have been completed, police stated. MORE..
Woman arrested for defrauding Rs. 16 mln by promising jobs in Romania
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that a woman who had allegedly defrauded nearly Rs. 16 million by promising overseas employment opportunities in Romania has been arrested. MORE..
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Technology
Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report
Russia is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a criminal case on the “facilitation of terrorist activities”, state-run newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). MORE..
Baby boy born from dead donor womb transplant in UK first
Baby boy born from dead donor womb transplant in UK first
A baby boy has become the first child in Britain to be born to a mother with a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. MORE..
Xbox fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft’s top gaming role
Xbox fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft’s top gaming role
Xbox fans have been left divided after Microsoft announced Phil Spencer, boss of its gaming division, and Xbox president Sarah Bond would step down from their roles. MORE..
MRI scans show exercise can make the brain look younger: Study
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..
Entertainment
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
The acclaimed Pulitzer Center-supported documentary ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines’ will receive two awards at the Second Jalgaon International Film Festival in India this year, for ‘Best Social Film’ and ‘Best Screenplay’, reports a press release. MORE..
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Two Sri Lankan beaches — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been ranked among Asia’s leading coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor. MORE..
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
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..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.6919 | 313.2012 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
411.2244 | 423.9404 |
Europe
Euro |
358.9136 | 370.4316 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
391.2990 | 406.9276 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
221.6881 | 229.7150 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
213.8069 | 223.2328 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.4574 | 248.9276 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9655 | 2.0314 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 820.5249 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,008.8004 |
Oman
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Rial | 803.6233 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.8567 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.4637 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.2306 |
Sports
2026 Women’s T20 World Cup fixtures unveiled
The complete schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 featuring all 12 participating teams is now out. Hosts England will square off against Sri Lanka in the opening fixture on June 12. MORE..
Coordinator of Italian women’s cricket team Prabath Ekneligoda accused of sexual abuse
Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country’s T20 World Cup debut, as it emerged that a senior national governing body official has been investigated over a sexual assault allegation. MORE..
Sri Lanka could play T20 WC semi-final in Colombo’s RPS – report
Sri Lanka could play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at home in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and aren’t drawn against India. MORE..
Afghanistan to take on Sri Lanka in white-ball series in UAE
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have announced a white-ball series against Sri Lanka, set to be played in the UAE starting March 13. The series will feature three T20Is beginning on March 13, followed by a three-match ODI series commencing on March 20. MORE..
Chairman of England and Wales Cricket Board arrives in Sri Lanka
The Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Richard William Thompson, arrived in Sri Lanka today (24) for a two-week official visit. MORE..
