SC rules Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill can be passed with simple majority
The Supreme Court has determined that no provision in the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution, and that it can be enacted by Parliament with a simple majority, Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne stated. MORE..
- President’s Fund allocates over Rs. 1.9 bln for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah
- Govt ready to commence paddy purchases in upcoming season – Dy Minister
- Court defers decision on Dayasiri’s petition over SLFP General Secretary post
- Woman arrested with ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 15 mln
- Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
- Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- Seven school students hospitalized following violent clash in Beruwala
- NASA will finally let astronauts take smartphones to the Moon
- Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter arrested
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Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter arrested
Chamithri Rambukwella, a daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Seven school students hospitalized following violent clash in Beruwala
Seven students were admitted to Kalutara Teaching Hospital after sustaining injuries in a violent clash between students from two schools in the Beruwala area. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
Police in Norway have opened a corruption investigation into the country’s former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his alleged links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Woman arrested with ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 15 mln
A woman was arrested by the Western Province North Crime Division during an operation carried out in the Nirmala Mawatha area of Boralesgamuwa. MORE..
Court defers decision on Dayasiri’s petition over SLFP General Secretary post
The Colombo District Court today (06) ordered that the delivery of the verdict on the case filed by Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara be postponed until February 17. MORE..
Govt ready to commence paddy purchases in upcoming season – Dy Minister
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath, informed Parliament today (06) that the government has completed all necessary arrangements to commence the purchasing of paddy. MORE..
President’s Fund allocates over Rs. 1.9 bln for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah
An allocation of Rs. 1,925,010,000.00 has been made from the President’s Fund to provide a Rs. 10,000 allowance for schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Anusha Palpita further remanded
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been further remanded until February 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy today
The programme to commence the construction of new houses for individuals whose homes were fully or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District, along with the awarding of compensation and the launch of several development projects, is scheduled to take place in Kandy today (06)...MORE..
Police enhance security measures for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches
Sri Lanka Police has announced that a total of 1,500 police officers and 600 traffic police officers will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of both local and foreign spectators attending the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament. MORE..
Train services on main line delayed
Trains operating along the main railway line are currently experiencing delays, according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, which will be held from February 07 to March 08, 2026. MORE..
Three suspects arrested with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 20 mln at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ valued at over Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..
Seven school students hospitalized following violent clash in Beruwala
Seven students were admitted to Kalutara Teaching Hospital after sustaining injuries in a violent clash between students from two schools in the Beruwala area. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
Police in Norway have opened a corruption investigation into the country’s former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his alleged links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Woman arrested with ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 15 mln
A woman was arrested by the Western Province North Crime Division during an operation carried out in the Nirmala Mawatha area of Boralesgamuwa. MORE..
Court defers decision on Dayasiri’s petition over SLFP General Secretary post
The Colombo District Court today (06) ordered that the delivery of the verdict on the case filed by Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara be postponed until February 17. MORE..
Govt ready to commence paddy purchases in upcoming season – Dy Minister
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath, informed Parliament today (06) that the government has completed all necessary arrangements to commence the purchasing of paddy. MORE..
President’s Fund allocates over Rs. 1.9 bln for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah
An allocation of Rs. 1,925,010,000.00 has been made from the President’s Fund to provide a Rs. 10,000 allowance for schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Anusha Palpita further remanded
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been further remanded until February 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
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Technology
NASA will finally let astronauts take smartphones to the Moon
NASA is about to make a small but meaningful change that feels very human. For the first time, astronauts heading toward the Moon will be allowed to carry modern smartphones, including iPhones. MORE..
Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert
Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert
Recent studies suggest that Gen Z is the first and only generation to be less intelligent than the one before it, making millennials the only generation to outperform the younger generation that followed. MORE..
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain will work with Microsoft, academics and experts to develop a system to spot deepfake material online, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to set standards for tackling harmful and deceptive AI-generated content. MORE..
Bitcoin falls below $72,000 as market faces a crisis of faith
Bitcoin falls below $72,000 as market faces a crisis of faith
Bitcoin briefly slumped below $72,000, a level last seen 15 months ago, as a broad risk-off move engulfed global markets. MORE..
Entertainment
Taylor Swift to debut ‘Opalite’ music video this week
Taylor Swift has revealed that she plans to release the music video for “Opalite” later this week. MORE..
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
An unlikely Lunar New Year mascot has popped up in China this year - Draco Malfoy. MORE..
Sabina Yousaf returns to Sri Lanka after securing third place at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf returns to Sri Lanka after securing third place at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf, who represented Sri Lanka at the 41st Mrs. World Pageant held in the United States, returned to the island early this morning (04). MORE..
BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
K-Pop superband BTS have announced a Netflix stream of their first performance since their comeback. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
412.6720 | 425.4785 |
Europe
Euro |
358.9215 | 370.5412 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
390.4598 | 406.0217 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
221.7679 | 229.7754 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
209.9752 | 219.3675 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
238.1240 | 247.5386 |
Japan
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Dinar | 820.8090 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,006.6732 |
Oman
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Rial | 803.8794 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.8653 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.5186 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.2530 |
Sports
Eshan Malinga’s World Cup participation in doubt after shoulder injury – Dasun Shanaka
Eshan Malinga’s participation at the T20 World Cup is in doubt after the fast bowler dislocated his shoulder during the second T20I against England on Sunday (01), Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has stated. MORE..
Pakistan PM confirms decision to boycott T20 World Cup game against India
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a “clear stand” for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn. MORE..
Cricket bodies should have ex-cricketers, not those who do not know how to bat: India’s SC
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the management of sports bodies by non-experts, stating that cricket associations should be led by retired cricketers rather than individuals who “do not even know how to handle a bat.” MORE..
England win third T20 to sweep Sri Lanka series
England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the third and final T20I match at Pallekele on Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0 ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. MORE..
Sri Lanka restrict England to 128/9 in 3rd T20I
England were restricted to 128 for the loss of 9 wickets, their lowest T20 total against Sri Lanka, in the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
