Dr. Shafi acquitted from all charges
Specialist Dr. Shafi Sihabdeen has been acquitted from all charges by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
- Three arrested over murder of Kempitiya Walawwa owner
- Court orders to probe false report on President published online during election
- Court to review injunction against e-passport purchase; Ex-President Ranil named respondent
- PM meets ICC anti-corruption chiefs, discuss advancing integrity in cricket
- Donald Trump elected president in stunning comeback
- Bitcoin leaps to record high as traders lean towards Trump victory
- Landslide early warnings for 8 districts extended
- President Dissanayake congratulates Trump, eyes stronger ties
- Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
- British HC recommends Sri Lankan MPs learn from UK system to curb corruption
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British HC recommends Sri Lankan MPs learn from UK system to curb corruption
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick has expressed eagerness to further strengthen the strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. MORE..
Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
Russia’s Azur Air has officially resumed its seasonal winter flights to Sri Lanka, with the first flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (Nov. 06). MORE..
President Dissanayake congratulates Trump, eyes stronger ties
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. MORE..
Landslide early warnings for 8 districts extended
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the early landslide warnings issued to multiple areas in eight districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Donald Trump elected president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. MORE..
PM meets ICC anti-corruption chiefs, discuss advancing integrity in cricket
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently met with key figures from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), including Mr. Sumathi Dharmawardena, President’s Counsel and the newly appointed Independent Chair of the ICC’s ACU and Mr. Alex Marshall, General Manager of the ICC Integrity Unit. MORE..
Court to review injunction against e-passport purchase; Ex-President Ranil named respondent
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been named as a respondent of the writ petition filed with the Court of Appeal challenging the previous government’s decision to purchase passports from two foreign companies. MORE..
Court orders to probe false report on President published online during election
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (06) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out a full investigation into a false report published on the internet regarding the incumbent President during the recent presidential election. MORE..
Three arrested over murder of Kempitiya Walawwa owner
Three individuals, including the wife of a wealthy businessman, have been arrested in connection with the murder of the owner of Kempitiya Walawwa in Kegalle. MORE..
Recalled political appointees in foreign service set deadline to return
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says that certain officials appointed to the country’s Foreign Service on a political basis have been instructed to return to the island by December 01. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ is for human-centered governance - Dilith Jayaweera
The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera emphasized his party’s commitment to establishing a populist political movement aimed at transforming Sri Lanka’s political landscape. MORE..
Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House. MORE..
Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year. MORE..
Four ex-Customs officers sentenced to 35 years RI over bribery charges
The Colombo High Court has sentenced four former officials of Sri Lanka Customs to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment each after they were found guilty of the charges of accepting a bribe of Rs. 125 million in 2015 to release bus spare parts imported for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..
Ex-president CBK’s security remains unchanged, Minister assures
Minister Vijitha Herath states that the security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has neither been removed nor reduced. MORE..
Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
Russia’s Azur Air has officially resumed its seasonal winter flights to Sri Lanka, with the first flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (Nov. 06). MORE..
President Dissanayake congratulates Trump, eyes stronger ties
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. MORE..
Landslide early warnings for 8 districts extended
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the early landslide warnings issued to multiple areas in eight districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Donald Trump elected president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. MORE..
PM meets ICC anti-corruption chiefs, discuss advancing integrity in cricket
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently met with key figures from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), including Mr. Sumathi Dharmawardena, President’s Counsel and the newly appointed Independent Chair of the ICC’s ACU and Mr. Alex Marshall, General Manager of the ICC Integrity Unit. MORE..
Court to review injunction against e-passport purchase; Ex-President Ranil named respondent
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been named as a respondent of the writ petition filed with the Court of Appeal challenging the previous government’s decision to purchase passports from two foreign companies. MORE..
Court orders to probe false report on President published online during election
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (06) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out a full investigation into a false report published on the internet regarding the incumbent President during the recent presidential election. MORE..
Three arrested over murder of Kempitiya Walawwa owner
Three individuals, including the wife of a wealthy businessman, have been arrested in connection with the murder of the owner of Kempitiya Walawwa in Kegalle. MORE..
Recalled political appointees in foreign service set deadline to return
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says that certain officials appointed to the country’s Foreign Service on a political basis have been instructed to return to the island by December 01. MORE..
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Sports
Venue announced for first-ever Lanka T10 Super League
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League will be played in the iconic hill capital of Kandy, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20 squads named for New Zealand series
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the T20I and ODI squads for New Zealand’s tour of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Soccer player killed by lightning strike during match in Peru
A lighting strike during a local league soccer match in central Peru killed one player and injured four others on Sunday. MORE..
ICC introduces Women’s Champions Trophy, Sri Lanka to host first edition in 2027
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Monday, November 4, introduced a Women’s Champions Trophy in the Women’s Future Tour Programme (FTP) for 2025-29. Sri Lanka will host the inaugural edition in June-July 2027. The apex board intends to bring in one women’s global tournament every year to popularise women’s cricket. MORE..
Sri Lanka crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2024 champions
Sri Lanka triumphed over Pakistan by three wickets to secure the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title on Sunday. Chasing a target of 73 runs, Sri Lanka reached their goal with six balls remaining. MORE..
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Technology
Bitcoin leaps to record high as traders lean towards Trump victory
Bitcoin surged to a record high in Asian trade as investors leaned towards Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. MORE..
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with thousands of advertisers. MORE..
World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. MORE..
Chinese astronauts return to earth after 6-month stint in space station
Chinese astronauts return to earth after 6-month stint in space station
Three Chinese astronauts who spent six months developing China’s low orbit space station returned to Earth safely early Monday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. MORE..
Entertainment
Lock of George Washington’s hair among historic presidential items up for auction
As the world turns its attention to the US election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington’s hair to a flag that accompanied Abraham Lincoln to his final resting place. MORE..
Dawson’s Creek actor reveals cancer diagnosis
Dawson’s Creek actor reveals cancer diagnosis
American actor James Van Der Beek says he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. MORE..
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence. MORE..
TikTok’s founder becomes China’s new richest person
TikTok’s founder becomes China’s new richest person
China has a new richest person – and it’s the entrepreneur behind the wildly popular, and controversial, app TikTok. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Singapore
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Oman
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Riyal | 80.4025 |
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Riyal | 78.0267 |
UAE
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Dirham | 79.7994 |
