Cabinet approval to import 70,000 MT of rice
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the import of 70,000 metric tonnes of rice as a short-term solution to address the existing shortage of rice in the market. MORE..
- Teenager dead after earth mound collapses on house
- Shipowner appeals for Sri Lanka to review case against ‘X-Press Pearl’ Master - report
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- Independent committee to probe Ravi’s appointment as NDF National List MP
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NPP sweep is ‘earthquake in Sri Lankan politics’ - Erik Solheim
The stunning electoral sweep of the National People’s Power (NPP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is “an earthquake in Sri Lankan politics”, says Erik Solheim, the former Norwegian peace facilitator in the island nation. MORE..
2024 A/L exam to be held on Nov. 25 as scheduled
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has confirmed that the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will commence as planned on November 25, and continue until December 20, 2024. MORE..
Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says
Palestinians are “facing diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of northern Gaza under siege by Israeli forces because virtually no aid has been delivered in 40 days, the UN has warned. MORE..
Independent committee to probe Ravi’s appointment as NDF National List MP
The New Democratic Front (NDF) has decided to conduct an independent inquiry into the appointment of Ravi Karunanayake as an MP from the National List of the alliance. MORE..
Petition filed against ex-President Ranil and others over liquor licenses
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the decision by the respondents including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to issue liquor licenses in violation of the Excise Act after the 2024 Presidential Election was announced. MORE..
Pilleyan leaves CID after recording 5-hour statement
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement for around 5 hours. MORE..
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November 20, 2024 4:39 pm
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’
The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence given to Geeganagamage Amarasiri alias ‘Julampitiye Amare’ who was accused of shooting and killing of two persons at a JVP rally in June 2012. MORE..
Shipowner appeals for Sri Lanka to review case against ‘X-Press Pearl’ Master - report
X-Press Feeders has hit out at the “bureaucratic and legal hurdles” that have caused severe delays in the case of the X-Press Pearl, a boxship that caught fire in 2021 causing one of Sri Lanka’s worst-ever environmental disasters. MORE..
Teenager dead after earth mound collapses on house
A sixteen-year-old boy has been reported dead after a mound of earth collapsed on a house in the Wathuliyadda area in Medamahanuwara. MORE..
Ruhuna Uni. VC denies allegations, refuses to resign amid strike
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena has categorically denied all allegations leveled against him and asserted that he will not resign from his position, despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests by academic and non-academic staff and the students’ unions. MORE..
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November 20, 2024 2:51 pm
Former Minister Harin Fernando granted bail
Former Minister Harin Fernando, who was arrested this morning (20), has been released on bail, after being produced before the Badulla Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
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November 20, 2024 2:03 pm
Ex-MP Sri Ranga to give statement to CID on Sujeewa’s vehicle
Former Member of Parliament J. Sri Ranga has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this morning in order to provide a statement. MORE..
NPP MPs taken to Parliament complex, guided through practices and procedures
The National People’s Power (NPP) has convened its newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs) at the party headquarters in Pelawatte today (20) for an orientation session ahead of their parliamentary duties. MORE..
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November 20, 2024 1:11 pm
Ruhuna Uni. academic, non-academic and student unions strike continues for second day
The strike action launched by all academic and non-academic trade unions and Students Unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna yesterday, demanding the immediate removal of the university’s Vice Chancellor, continued second consecutive day today (Nov. 20). MORE..
Mahinda Siriwardena re-assumes duties as Finance Secretary
K. M. Mahinda Siriwardena, who was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has re-assumed duties in his post today (20). MORE..
2024 A/L exam to be held on Nov. 25 as scheduled
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has confirmed that the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will commence as planned on November 25, and continue until December 20, 2024. MORE..
Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says
Palestinians are “facing diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of northern Gaza under siege by Israeli forces because virtually no aid has been delivered in 40 days, the UN has warned. MORE..
Independent committee to probe Ravi’s appointment as NDF National List MP
The New Democratic Front (NDF) has decided to conduct an independent inquiry into the appointment of Ravi Karunanayake as an MP from the National List of the alliance. MORE..
Petition filed against ex-President Ranil and others over liquor licenses
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the decision by the respondents including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to issue liquor licenses in violation of the Excise Act after the 2024 Presidential Election was announced. MORE..
Pilleyan leaves CID after recording 5-hour statement
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement for around 5 hours. MORE..
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’
The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence given to Geeganagamage Amarasiri alias ‘Julampitiye Amare’ who was accused of shooting and killing of two persons at a JVP rally in June 2012. MORE..
Shipowner appeals for Sri Lanka to review case against ‘X-Press Pearl’ Master - report
X-Press Feeders has hit out at the “bureaucratic and legal hurdles” that have caused severe delays in the case of the X-Press Pearl, a boxship that caught fire in 2021 causing one of Sri Lanka’s worst-ever environmental disasters. MORE..
Teenager dead after earth mound collapses on house
A sixteen-year-old boy has been reported dead after a mound of earth collapsed on a house in the Wathuliyadda area in Medamahanuwara. MORE..
Ruhuna Uni. VC denies allegations, refuses to resign amid strike
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena has categorically denied all allegations leveled against him and asserted that he will not resign from his position, despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests by academic and non-academic staff and the students’ unions. MORE..
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New Zealand’s Under 85kg rugby team to tour Sri Lanka
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Rafael Nadal retires from tennis
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. MORE..
Sri Lanka take series 2-0 after 3rd ODI called off due to rain
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3rd ODI: New Zealand bat first against Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has been recognized as an “Advancing” country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), which highlights its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices across multiple pillars. MORE..
China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone
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Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say
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Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
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Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka
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US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
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The United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen art from countries across South and Southeast Asia, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday. MORE..
Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song
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Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
286.5525 | 295.5988 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
362.1563 | 376.6259 |
Europe
Euro |
302.0364 | 314.9241 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
321.9393 | 337.5267 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
204.0157 | 212.9723 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
185.3041 | 195.0613 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
212.2522 | 222.6253 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8418 | 1.9188 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
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Dinar | 771.7143 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 946.2562 |
Oman
|
Rial | 755.5795 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 79.7689 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 77.4931 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 79.2042 |
