31,000 in eight districts affected by adverse weather
More than 31,000 people in eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..
- Two workers injured after part of six-storey building collapses in Kandy
- Sri Lanka faces risk of financial instability without new IMF agreement – Sajith
- Trio arrested for aiding and abetting murder in Galle shooting case
- State of Emergency declared over southern California chemical incident
- 31,000 in eight districts affected by adverse weather
- Suspect in Hatton double murder and gold robbery case undergoes medical examination
- Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in two districts
- Express train engine derails in Maradana
- Sri Lanka broad money supply expands by over Rs. 2.1 trillion in 15 months - CHR
- Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
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Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday (May 23), marking the country’s deadliest surge in decades of the preventable disease. MORE..
Sri Lanka broad money supply expands by over Rs. 2.1 trillion in 15 months - CHR
The Center for Human Rights and Research (CHR) has stated that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s broad money supply has exceeded Rs. 2.1 trillion, citing what it describes as significant monetary expansion over recent months. MORE..
Express train engine derails in Maradana
An engine attached to the daily express train operating from Maradana to Hikkaduwa derailed in Maradana this evening (24), railway sources said. MORE..
Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in two districts
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of two districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
Suspect in Hatton double murder and gold robbery case undergoes medical examination
A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a married couple in Dickoya, Hatton and the theft of 18 sovereign pounds of gold jewellery has been referred to the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) at Dickoya Base Hospital for examination, police said. MORE..
State of Emergency declared over southern California chemical incident
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County. MORE..
Trio arrested for aiding and abetting murder in Galle shooting case
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed by shooting in Dangedara, Galle on May 12, police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka faces risk of financial instability without new IMF agreement – Sajith
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could face a renewed risk of bankruptcy and called on the present government to immediately pursue a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioning against what he described as “arrogance” in economic decision-making. MORE..
Two workers injured after part of six-storey building collapses in Kandy
Two workers have sustained injuries and admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital after a section of a six-storey building collapsed along the E.L. Senanayake Mawatha in Kandy, police said. MORE..
Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday (May 24), as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. MORE..
Health Ministry deploys new Colposcopy units to strengthen women’s cancer care
A total of 12 state-of-the-art colposcopy machines have been introduced to government hospitals to improve the detection and treatment of cervical cancer, which ranks as the fifth most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say
An explosion on a railway track in Pakistan’s Quetta killed at least 24 people, news outlet Al Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing officials. MORE..
Melbourne Sri Lankans pledge support for Dilith Jayaweera’s entrepreneurial vision
The Sri Lankan community in Melbourne has pledged its support to the entrepreneurial vision proposed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balawegaya leader, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera during a community event held in Australia. MORE..
Southwest monsoon gradually sets in; Heavy rainfall expected from Tuesday
The southwest monsoon is likely to establish over Sri Lanka around May 26 or 27, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the island during that period, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit New Zealand and Australia
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from 26 May to 03 June 2026, at the invitation of the two Governments. MORE..
Sri Lanka broad money supply expands by over Rs. 2.1 trillion in 15 months - CHR
The Center for Human Rights and Research (CHR) has stated that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s broad money supply has exceeded Rs. 2.1 trillion, citing what it describes as significant monetary expansion over recent months. MORE..
Express train engine derails in Maradana
An engine attached to the daily express train operating from Maradana to Hikkaduwa derailed in Maradana this evening (24), railway sources said. MORE..
Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in two districts
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of two districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
Suspect in Hatton double murder and gold robbery case undergoes medical examination
A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a married couple in Dickoya, Hatton and the theft of 18 sovereign pounds of gold jewellery has been referred to the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) at Dickoya Base Hospital for examination, police said. MORE..
State of Emergency declared over southern California chemical incident
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County. MORE..
Trio arrested for aiding and abetting murder in Galle shooting case
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed by shooting in Dangedara, Galle on May 12, police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka faces risk of financial instability without new IMF agreement – Sajith
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could face a renewed risk of bankruptcy and called on the present government to immediately pursue a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioning against what he described as “arrogance” in economic decision-making. MORE..
Two workers injured after part of six-storey building collapses in Kandy
Two workers have sustained injuries and admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital after a section of a six-storey building collapsed along the E.L. Senanayake Mawatha in Kandy, police said. MORE..
Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday (May 24), as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. MORE..
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Technology
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator said on Friday. MORE..
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. MORE..
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal assistant coming soon
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal assistant coming soon
Google will soon unleash a wealth of new artificial intelligence-powered tools and systems, including an AI assistant that will help users by proactively performing tasks on their behalf. MORE..
Samsung Elec set to face major strike on Thursday after talks with union collapse
Samsung Elec set to face major strike on Thursday after talks with union collapse
Samsung Electronics’ union plans for 48,000 workers to walk off the job on Thursday after efforts to clinch a deal on bonus payments fell through, threatening the health of South Korea’s economy and denting the global supply of semiconductors. MORE..
Entertainment
Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé
On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian superstar released the music video for her 2026 World Cup song with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai.” MORE..
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to Palm Beach County records. MORE..
AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor’s career, say police
AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor’s career, say police
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly faked evidence that defamed actor Kim Soo-hyun and fuelled a scandal which ended his career. MORE..
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in final show
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show...MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
342.6799 | 353.1723 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
458.6066 | 475.1220 |
Europe
Euro |
396.5905 | 411.5178 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
433.6264 | 452.7456 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
247.8722 | 257.6071 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
242.6066 | 254.3162 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
266.2768 | 277.7386 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.1447 | 2.2295 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 885.6633 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,078.7523 |
Oman
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Rial | 867.5130 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 91.6228 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 88.9982 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 90.9318 |
Sports
Asia Rugby Men’s Championship: Hong Kong defeat Sri Lanka 15-14
Hong Kong edged past Sri Lanka 15-14 in a Pool A encounter of the 2026 Asia Rugby Men’s Championship at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo this evening (24). MORE..
Over 650 overseas players register for LPL 2026 - SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that more than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, and that 310 of those players are to be shortlisted for the Draft to be held on June 01. MORE..
Over 650 overseas players register for LPL 2026 - SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that more than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, and that 310 of those players are to be shortlisted for the Draft to be held on June 01. MORE..
Over 650 overseas players register for LPL 2026 - SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that more than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, and that 310 of those players are to be shortlisted for the Draft to be held on June 01. MORE..
Over 650 overseas players register for LPL 2026 - SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that more than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, and that 310 of those players are to be shortlisted for the Draft to be held on June 01. MORE..
