2024 General Election: Maximum spending limit for candidates announced
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a circular stipulating the maximum spending limit allowed for each candidate for campaigning purposes during the 2024 General Election. MORE..
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- Elpitiya PS Election: Voter’s thumb to be marked instead of little finger
- Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
- Govt. increases tax on several key imported food items
- Development projects in Sri Lanka more through investments, grants, India says
- Sri Lanka to receive USD 1.69 billion in loans within next 3-5 years: Report
- Sri Lanka script history, beat West Indies in T20 series for first time
- Israel foreign minister says Hamas leader Sinwar is dead
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Israel foreign minister says Hamas leader Sinwar is dead
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. MORE..
Sri Lanka script history, beat West Indies in T20 series for first time
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive USD 1.69 billion in loans within next 3-5 years: Report
The government has spent only 53% of the welfare budget allocated for the year within the first 8 months up to August, according to a report. MORE..
Development projects in Sri Lanka more through investments, grants, India says
India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investments and grants and relatively less through debt instruments, India’s envoy to Sri Lanka said on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt. increases tax on several key imported food items
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024. MORE..
Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing her alleged involvement in mass killings during violent protests that erupted earlier this year. MORE..
Elpitiya PS Election: Voter’s thumb to be marked instead of little finger
The Election Commission has announced a key measure for the upcoming Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election scheduled for October 26, 2024. MORE..
Indian arrested with ‘Ice’ drugs worth Rs. 25 mln at BIA
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil urges voters to support ‘experienced candidates’ in 2024 General Election
The leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on voters to elect to the Parliament candidates with proven experience in managing economic crises as the country faces ongoing challenges. MORE..
CEB criticized for ‘delaying’ electricity tariff revision
The Petroleum Trade Unions have criticized the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for failing to implement the revision of electricity tariffs, which was supposed to take place on October 01, allegedly due to the irresponsible actions of the CEB. MORE..
26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters; over 6 million litres of pollutants released in one year
The Maritime Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has reported that 26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters in the past year, based on data from a satellite monitoring project conducted in collaboration with the French government. MORE..
Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy -- a pet project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. MORE..
Former Presidents CBK, Maithripala and Ranil share same stage
The 45th National Conference of Chartered Accountants took place yesterday (16) in Colombo, featuring a rare gathering of three former Presidents of Sri Lanka—Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Maithripala Sirisena, and Ranil Wickremesinghe—on the same stage. MORE..
Five schoolgirls who fell ill after receiving HPV vaccine hospitalized
Five 12-year-old schoolgirls have been hospitalized after experiencing adverse reactions following the administration of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, which is given to prevent cervical cancer, at school. MORE..
Foreign Ministry statement on ensuring safety of Sri Lankans in Middle East
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon. MORE..
Sri Lanka script history, beat West Indies in T20 series for first time
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive USD 1.69 billion in loans within next 3-5 years: Report
The government has spent only 53% of the welfare budget allocated for the year within the first 8 months up to August, according to a report. MORE..
Development projects in Sri Lanka more through investments, grants, India says
India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investments and grants and relatively less through debt instruments, India’s envoy to Sri Lanka said on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt. increases tax on several key imported food items
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024. MORE..
Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing her alleged involvement in mass killings during violent protests that erupted earlier this year. MORE..
Elpitiya PS Election: Voter’s thumb to be marked instead of little finger
The Election Commission has announced a key measure for the upcoming Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election scheduled for October 26, 2024. MORE..
Indian arrested with ‘Ice’ drugs worth Rs. 25 mln at BIA
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil urges voters to support ‘experienced candidates’ in 2024 General Election
The leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on voters to elect to the Parliament candidates with proven experience in managing economic crises as the country faces ongoing challenges. MORE..
CEB criticized for ‘delaying’ electricity tariff revision
The Petroleum Trade Unions have criticized the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for failing to implement the revision of electricity tariffs, which was supposed to take place on October 01, allegedly due to the irresponsible actions of the CEB. MORE..
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Sri Lanka script history, beat West Indies in T20 series for first time
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
WI win toss, opt to bat first against Sri Lanka
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and the final T20 match against Sri Lanka being played at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
Shakib says not returning to Bangladesh over ‘security issue’
Retiring ex-skipper Shakib al Hasan told local media Thursday he was not returning to Bangladesh because of “a security issue”, potentially missing what he says will be his final match for his country. MORE..
All out for 46: India crumbles to worst-ever Test total at home
India has crumbled to their worst-ever total on home soil as New Zealand paceman Matt Henry brought up a milestone 100th Test wicket in a demoralising first innings for the home side. MORE..
Kelaniya Uni. Girls’ Taekwondo team clinches title at 2024 Inter-University Championship
The University of Kelaniya Girls Taekwondo team has achieved a remarkable victory, securing the joint championship title with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at the 2024 Inter-University Taekwondo Championship held recently at the University of Moratuwa. MORE..
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Amazon is joining Google and Microsoft in going big on nuclear power
Amazon is joining its artificial intelligence competitors in the race for nuclear energy. MORE..
Apple launches new iPad mini with AI features
Apple launches new iPad mini with AI features
Apple on Tuesday launched its new generation of the iPad mini packed with AI features including writing tools and an improved Siri assistant, as the iPhone maker races to boost its devices with artificial-intelligence capabilities. MORE..
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
SpaceX in its fifth Starship test flight on Sunday returned the rocket’s towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time using giant mechanical arms, achieving another novel engineering feat in the company’s push to build a reusable moon and Mars vehicle. MORE..
Countdown to mission hunting alien life on a distant moon
Countdown to mission hunting alien life on a distant moon
In a few hours, a spacecraft should blast-off from Florida on the hunt for signs of alien life. MORE..
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Italy row, AI in focus at world’s biggest book fair
An eclectic range of topics will be in focus at the world’s biggest book fair, which opens today, from a row over an Italian mafia author to growing interest in wacky literary subgenres and artificial intelligence in publishing. MORE..
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said. MORE..
K-pop star gives tearful testimony on harassment
K-pop star gives tearful testimony on harassment
A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment. MORE..
‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
“Game of Thrones” fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
288.9191 | 297.9190 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
376.2661 | 390.9911 |
Europe
Euro |
313.1024 | 326.1357 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
332.2655 | 348.4993 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
208.1422 | 217.5499 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.5357 | 201.2975 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
219.0507 | 229.4413 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9300 | 2.0072 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 778.9854 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 957.7215 |
Oman
|
Rial | 762.9081 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 80.5500 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 78.2264 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 79.9579 |
