President assures investments in Sri Lanka are secure under the current govt
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the security of investors and investments coming into the country has been ensured under the current government. MORE..
- 15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka
- COPE reveals irregular confirmation of 850 Sathosa employees ahead of 2024 elections
- Attorney-at-Law disenrolled for violating professional ethics
- Stock of live ammunition discovered near a canal in Mathugama
- President assures investments in Sri Lanka are secure under the current govt
- Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government
- Shooting incident reported in Kalutara
- Tourist arrivals in first 9 days of October tops 46,000
- Aid groups seize on truce to tackle Gaza hunger
- PM departs for China to attend Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women
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PM departs for China to attend Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departs for China tonight (11 October) to attend the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025, upon the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the PM’s Office said. MORE..
Aid groups seize on truce to tackle Gaza hunger
International agencies were preparing on Saturday (Oct 11) to pour aid into Gaza, hopeful that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will allow them to put an end to the famine haunting parts of the territory. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in first 9 days of October tops 46,000
The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka has reached 46,868 during the first nine days of October. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Kalutara
Two individuals on a motorcycle have reportedly opened fire at a shop in Palathota, Kalutara this evening (11). MORE..
Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government
Pressure mounted on Saturday (Oct 11) on France’s newly reappointed premier Sebastien Lecornu to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days. MORE..
Stock of live ammunition discovered near a canal in Mathugama
A stock of live ammunition has been discovered near a canal in the Nagahawala area of Sirikadura, Mathugama. MORE..
Attorney-at-Law disenrolled for violating professional ethics
The Supreme Court has ordered the disenrollment of an Attorney-at-Law from Kandy, who was convicted of violating the professional ethics of the legal profession. MORE..
COPE reveals irregular confirmation of 850 Sathosa employees ahead of 2024 elections
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed that 850 employees of Lanka Sathosa were confirmed in service through irregular procedures prior to last year’s elections. MORE..
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15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka
Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have revealed. MORE..
Guatemala receives first flight from US with third-country migrants
Guatemala’s IGM migration authority said late on Friday it had received a first flight from the U.S. carrying foreign migrants returned from the United States, as well as Guatemalan citizens. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
Egg prices to drop by Rs. 10
The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has announced a reduction in egg prices by Rs. 10 in the local market. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have been increased by approximately Rs. 5,000 today (11) in comparison to the last week. MORE..
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 10) to the people of Venezuela - and US President Donald Trump, for his “decisive support” for her country’s pro-democracy movement. MORE..
President promotes 5 Brigadiers to rank of Major General
In conjunction with the 76th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, five Brigadiers have been promoted to the rank of Major General. MORE..
Aid groups seize on truce to tackle Gaza hunger
International agencies were preparing on Saturday (Oct 11) to pour aid into Gaza, hopeful that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will allow them to put an end to the famine haunting parts of the territory. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in first 9 days of October tops 46,000
The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka has reached 46,868 during the first nine days of October. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Kalutara
Two individuals on a motorcycle have reportedly opened fire at a shop in Palathota, Kalutara this evening (11). MORE..
Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government
Pressure mounted on Saturday (Oct 11) on France’s newly reappointed premier Sebastien Lecornu to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days. MORE..
Stock of live ammunition discovered near a canal in Mathugama
A stock of live ammunition has been discovered near a canal in the Nagahawala area of Sirikadura, Mathugama. MORE..
Attorney-at-Law disenrolled for violating professional ethics
The Supreme Court has ordered the disenrollment of an Attorney-at-Law from Kandy, who was convicted of violating the professional ethics of the legal profession. MORE..
COPE reveals irregular confirmation of 850 Sathosa employees ahead of 2024 elections
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed that 850 employees of Lanka Sathosa were confirmed in service through irregular procedures prior to last year’s elections. MORE..
15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka
Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have revealed. MORE..
Guatemala receives first flight from US with third-country migrants
Guatemala’s IGM migration authority said late on Friday it had received a first flight from the U.S. carrying foreign migrants returned from the United States, as well as Guatemalan citizens. MORE..
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Technology
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker looks to add battery power to its hybrid and petrol-engine models. MORE..
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google will serve as the official cloud provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has joined LA28 as a founding partner, organisers said on Wednesday, in a deal that also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal’s U.S. coverage. MORE..
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier. MORE..
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Monday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to benefit from strong investor demand. MORE..
Entertainment
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Netflix recently released the first look at Man vs Baby, a new comedy starring Rowan Atkinson. This show is a follow-up to his 2022 hit series, Man vs Bee, and it is set to premiere on December 11, 2025. MORE..
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Lanka Events, the leading overseas Sri Lankan film distributor based in Sydney and a strategic partner of TV Derana, has announced the global release of Vihanga Premaya (Peacock Lament), the 2025 Derana-Lux Cinema of Tomorrow Film Award winner for Best Film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dr. Sanjeewa Pushpakumara. MORE..
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Country singer Dolly Parton sought to reassure fans about her health on Wednesday (Oct 8) after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death. MORE..
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court today denied actress Shilpa Shetty permission to travel to Sri Lanka for a YouTube event, saying she should first pay Rs 600 million in fraud charges before the matter is considered. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
298.9214 | 306.3939 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
399.6941 | 412.2531 |
Europe
Euro |
346.7156 | 358.1261 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.4946 | 385.6010 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
213.1108 | 220.9795 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
195.0568 | 204.3178 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.1268 | 238.5368 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9508 | 2.0193 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
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Dinar | 802.6790 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 990.5663 |
Oman
|
Rial | 785.9799 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 83.0250 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.6809 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.3988 |
Sports
Sri Lanka opt to bowl against England after rain delay
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against England in the Women’s World Cup in Colombo. Sri Lanka come into this game having not played since the tournament opener against India, while England have won both games they’ve played. MORE..
Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka’s football team beat a higher-ranked Turkmenistan at Colombo Racecourse in the AFC Asian Cup qualification on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. MORE..
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
