Disciplinary inquiry against National Hospital’s Deputy Director Dr. Bellana
Acting Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni says that a disciplinary inquiry is to be initiated against the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana...MORE..
- CID probing Gammanpila’s controversial statement, court told
- ‘Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, that will never change’ – FM responds to Vijay
- Traffic restricted on Borella road stretch due to risk of sinking
- Probe ordered into unlawful assembly near court before Ranil’s hearing
- President briefed on new plans to boost industrial sector’s contribution to national economy
- Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday, sources say
- USS Tulsa makes return to Colombo Port
- ‘Every woman and girl must be able to live with dignity and safety’ - PM Harini
- 11 injured in head-on collision of two buses in Tangalle
- One person killed in shooting in Panadura
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One person killed in shooting in Panadura
A person has been killed in a shooting incident in the Alubogahawatte area in Wanduramulla, Panadura. MORE..
11 injured in head-on collision of two buses in Tangalle
A total of eleven people have sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred this evening (27) when two buses collided head-on in the Mahawela area of Tangalle. MORE..
‘Every woman and girl must be able to live with dignity and safety’ - PM Harini
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the policy and research forum titled “Unlocking the Gender Dividend: Driving Policy Change Through Knowledge,” hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka today (August 27) at Galle Face Hotel. MORE..
USS Tulsa makes return to Colombo Port
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) of the US Navy to the Port of Colombo today (August 27). MORE..
Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday, sources say
Britain, France and Germany are likely to begin the process of reimposing U.N. sanctions on Iran on Thursday, but hope Tehran will provide commitments over its nuclear programme within 30 days that will convince them to defer concrete action, four diplomats said. MORE..
President briefed on new plans to boost industrial sector’s contribution to national economy
A review of the projects implemented under the 2025 budgetary allocations of the Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development, together with the pre-budget discussion for the year 2026, was held this morning (27) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Probe ordered into unlawful assembly near court before Ranil’s hearing
The court has ordered police to investigate and submit a report regarding the unlawful assembly and the individuals who had behaved in an unruly manner near the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises on Tuesday (26) shortly before the hearing of the case...MORE..
Traffic restricted on Borella road stretch due to risk of sinking
Sri Lanka Police has announced that traffic will be restricted on a stretch of entry road to Colombo from the Devi Balika Roundabout to the D.S. Senanayake Junction in the Borella Police Division. MORE..
‘Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, that will never change’ – FM responds to Vijay
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today issued a stern response to the controversial comments recently made by Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay regarding the Katchatheevu Island. MORE..
CID probing Gammanpila’s controversial statement, court told
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that an investigation has been initiated under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila. MORE..
President discusses boosting dollar reserves with export sector business leaders
A pre-budget discussion for the year 2026 was held yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with private sector entrepreneurs in the plantation sector to gather insights and recommendations regarding issues in the export sector. MORE..
US, India push 10-year defence framework even as ties sour over tariffs
The United States and India put defence at the centre of their virtual 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Tuesday, moving toward a new 10-year Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership. MORE..
No objection from any diplomat regarding arrest of ex-President Ranil – Foreign Minister
No diplomat or diplomatic organization raised any objection regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath stated. MORE..
Ex-Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne further remanded
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Special awareness program to be conducted to address mental health problems among youth
A proposal to implement a medium-term project with the objective of educating school children and youth to address mental health problems has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. MORE..
11 injured in head-on collision of two buses in Tangalle
A total of eleven people have sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred this evening (27) when two buses collided head-on in the Mahawela area of Tangalle. MORE..
‘Every woman and girl must be able to live with dignity and safety’ - PM Harini
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the policy and research forum titled “Unlocking the Gender Dividend: Driving Policy Change Through Knowledge,” hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka today (August 27) at Galle Face Hotel. MORE..
USS Tulsa makes return to Colombo Port
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) of the US Navy to the Port of Colombo today (August 27). MORE..
Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday, sources say
Britain, France and Germany are likely to begin the process of reimposing U.N. sanctions on Iran on Thursday, but hope Tehran will provide commitments over its nuclear programme within 30 days that will convince them to defer concrete action, four diplomats said. MORE..
President briefed on new plans to boost industrial sector’s contribution to national economy
A review of the projects implemented under the 2025 budgetary allocations of the Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development, together with the pre-budget discussion for the year 2026, was held this morning (27) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Probe ordered into unlawful assembly near court before Ranil’s hearing
The court has ordered police to investigate and submit a report regarding the unlawful assembly and the individuals who had behaved in an unruly manner near the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises on Tuesday (26) shortly before the hearing of the case...MORE..
Traffic restricted on Borella road stretch due to risk of sinking
Sri Lanka Police has announced that traffic will be restricted on a stretch of entry road to Colombo from the Devi Balika Roundabout to the D.S. Senanayake Junction in the Borella Police Division. MORE..
‘Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, that will never change’ – FM responds to Vijay
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today issued a stern response to the controversial comments recently made by Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay regarding the Katchatheevu Island. MORE..
CID probing Gammanpila’s controversial statement, court told
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that an investigation has been initiated under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila. MORE..
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Technology
South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones and smart devices during class hours in schools - becoming the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens. MORE..
Nissan builds the final R35 GT-R after 18 years of production
Nissan builds the final R35 GT-R after 18 years of production
After 18 years and almost 48,000 units made, Nissan has built the final R35 GT-R at its plant in Tochigi, Japan. The concluding R35 was assembled as a T-Spec and finished in Midnight Purple—a signature color in the GT-R’s history. MORE..
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition, App Store rankings
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition, App Store rankings
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI sued Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in U.S. federal court in Texas on Monday, accusing them of illegally conspiring to thwart competition for artificial intelligence. MORE..
Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services, FT reports
Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services, FT reports
Spotify will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets 1 billion users, the Financial Times reported on Sunday citing the music streaming provider’s Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom. MORE..
Entertainment
Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix’s most viewed film ever
The animated musical KPop Demon Hunters has climbed “up, up, up” Netflix’s charts to become its most viewed movie ever, the streaming platform says. MORE..
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged after two-year romance
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged after two-year romance
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday. MORE..
Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Actor Jerry Adler, best known for playing consigliere Herman ‘Hesh’ Rabkin in The Sopranos, has died aged 96. MORE..
Bands pull out from festival after group ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag
Bands pull out from festival after group ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag
Several bands have pulled out from the Victorious music festival just hours before their scheduled performances, following claims by Irish folk group The Mary Wallopers that they were “cut off” for displaying a Palestinian flag. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
345.8086 | 357.2566 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
368.1422 | 383.1602 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
214.3552 | 222.3087 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.5442 | 200.9076 |
Singapore
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230.2770 | 239.6204 |
Japan
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Dinar | 801.7451 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 988.9654 |
Oman
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Rial | 785.2510 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.9270 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.5687 |
UAE
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Dirham | 82.3061 |
Sports
Theekshana joins Maharaj at No.1 in ODI bowling rankings
Last week, Proteas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj became the No.1 ODI bowler in the world following a five-wicket haul in his side’s first game against Australia. However, returns of 0-40 and 1-57 in the next two matches have seen his rating dip from 687 to 671. MORE..
Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has officially announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), ending an association that lasted more than 15 years. MORE..
Zimbabwe ODI squad for Sri Lanka series announced
The Zimbabwe One-Day International squad for the Sri Lanka series has been announced with Brendan Taylor set to make a comeback in the 50-over format after September 2021. MORE..
Registration of Athletics, Table Tennis and Gymnastic associations suspended
A gazette extraordinary has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of Athletics, Table Tennis and Gymnastic associations by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage. MORE..
Shakib Al Hasan makes history, achieves first-ever feat in T20 cricket
Bangladesh cricket legend Shakib Al Hasan achieved a historic milestone in T20 cricket during the 2025 Caribbean Premier League match in Antigua, becoming the first player to complete the rare double of 500+ wickets and 7000+ runs in the format. MORE..
