Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
A boat carrying a stock of suspected narcotics has been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Southern seas. MORE..
- No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
- Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
- Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
- Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
- Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
- Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
- Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
- Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
- Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted
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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted
John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, was charged on Thursday in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of sharing sensitive government information with two of his relatives for possible use in a book he was writing. MORE..
Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition to successfully scale the summit of Mount Everest, has died in the Nepali capital Kathmandu, aged 92. MORE..
Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
An Agricultural Research & Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million from a person to provide part of a government land for cultivation. MORE..
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
US President Donald Trump says “great progress” was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the pair agreeing to face-to-face talks in Hungary. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump was speaking on a call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s planned White House visit to seek more support in the war with Russia. MORE..
Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country’s recovery from a deep economic crisis. MORE..
Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. MORE..
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
India on Thursday rejected outright US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with him, assuring that New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue
Sri Lanka Customs says it has recorded its highest one-day revenue of Rs. 24,918 million yesterday (October 15). MORE..
Narcotics haul recovered from southern seas presented to court
The narcotics haul recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while floating in the sea off the southern coast has been presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country’s membership following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. MORE..
Court sets date to take up Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake’s petition
The Court of Appeal has fixed for consideration the writ petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises, for 10 November 2025. MORE..
Over 300,000 driver’s licenses to be issued within three months – Ministry officials
Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee that currently, more than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them within the next three months. MORE..
Women’s Caucus proposes Parliament debate on breast cancer awareness
A special awareness session on breast cancer prevention and related programs was held in Parliament for the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus. MORE..
Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition to successfully scale the summit of Mount Everest, has died in the Nepali capital Kathmandu, aged 92. MORE..
Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
An Agricultural Research & Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million from a person to provide part of a government land for cultivation. MORE..
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
US President Donald Trump says “great progress” was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the pair agreeing to face-to-face talks in Hungary. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump was speaking on a call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s planned White House visit to seek more support in the war with Russia. MORE..
Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country’s recovery from a deep economic crisis. MORE..
Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. MORE..
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
India on Thursday rejected outright US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with him, assuring that New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue
Sri Lanka Customs says it has recorded its highest one-day revenue of Rs. 24,918 million yesterday (October 15). MORE..
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Technology
Samsung Electronics shares hit record high
Shares of South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose as much as 2 per cent on Thursday to an all-time high on investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor industry. MORE..
YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally
YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally
Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Wednesday (Oct 15) that it has resolved an issue impacting video streaming services for several thousand users globally. MORE..
Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip
Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip
Apple unveiled a series of product updates on Wednesday, including a refreshed MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro and a second generation of the Vision Pro headset, as it embeds its latest M5 chip across devices aimed at creative professionals. MORE..
OpenAI to allow erotic content on ChatGPT for verified adults
OpenAI to allow erotic content on ChatGPT for verified adults
OpenAI announced plans on Tuesday to relax restrictions on its ChatGPT chatbot, including allowing erotic content for verified adult users as part of what the company calls a “treat adult users like adults” principle. MORE>.
Entertainment
Derana Closeup Colombo Music Festival 2025 set to electrify with two shows and masterclasses
Sri Lanka’s entertainment landscape is about to witness one of its most dynamic events yet as TV Derana, in collaboration with Closeup, presents the “Derana Closeup Colombo Music Festival 2025” — a two-day celebration of music, culture, and creativity. MORE..
Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries
Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone collaborated with Meta to become the new voice of its AI version across multiple countries. MORE..
Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51
Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51
Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, died at the age of 51 on Tuesday “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,” his family said in a statement. MORE..
Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
Taylor Swift’s net worth surpassed $2 billion by October 2025, with financial growth attributed to her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” and additional major projects. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
299.1596 | 306.6449 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
400.4969 | 413.0556 |
Europe
Euro |
347.6895 | 359.0753 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
373.8570 | 388.9594 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
211.9224 | 219.7543 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
192.0826 | 201.2442 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.5061 | 238.7734 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9750 | 2.0442 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 803.6750 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 990.1639 |
Oman
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Rial | 786.8822 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 83.1181 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.7822 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.4934 |
Sports
Ex-Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passes away, aged 64
Former Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera has passed away at the age of 64. MORE..
Nepal, Oman qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Nepal and Oman have officially booked their spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka, following their performances in the Asia-EAP Qualifier ahead of their Super Six clash in Al Amerat. MORE..
India set to host 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games
India is set to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 - the second time in 20 years that the event will have been held in the world’s most populous nation. MORE..
Sri Lanka drops to third in WTC standings after Pakistan’s win over South Africa
Sri Lanka dropped to third in the World Test Championship standings after Pakistan’s 93-run victory over South Africa in Lahore today. MORE..
Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston, after suggesting that parts of the city had been “taken over” by unrest. MORE..
