Postal voting of LG election not to be held on scheduled dates
The Election Commission says the postal voting of the 2023 Local Government polls, scheduled to be held from March 28 to March 31, will not go ahead as planned. MORE..
- Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout
- Opposition parties gather against govt’s attempts to undermine judiciary
- New school term to begin on Monday
- Sri Lanka will pass best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia soon - President
- Sajith holds talks with foreign diplomats on country’s current situation
- Seven state-owned enterprises to be divested
- ‘Crafting Ceylon’ launched to open foreign markets for local handicrafts industry
- Japan provides USD 1.6mn to support marginalized females in Sri Lanka
- CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates
- China calls on Western lenders to ease debt pressure on developing countries
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China calls on Western lenders to ease debt pressure on developing countries
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on all related parties, in particular Western commercial creditors and multilateral financial institutions, to make contributions to alleviating the debt pressure of developing countries amid the tightening international financial environment. MORE..
CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates
Central Bank governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe is optimistic that Sri Lanka will be able to achieve debt sustainability before the dates envisaged through the IMF program currently underway. MORE..
Japan provides USD 1.6mn to support marginalized females in Sri Lanka
The Government of Japan provided USD 1.6 million to UN Women in support of humanitarian assistance for women most affected by the socio-economic crisis in Sri Lanka. MORE..
‘Crafting Ceylon’ launched to open foreign markets for local handicrafts industry
The export-oriented design development program “Crafting Ceylon” organized by the National Craft Council with the aim of providing foreign market opportunities for the products of Sri Lankan handicraftsmen, was inaugurated today (March 23). MORE..
Seven state-owned enterprises to be divested
A State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit (SRU) has been set up by the Government, under the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, in an attempt to implement structural reforms to accelerate growth so that the country can emerge out of the current economic crisis. MORE..
Sajith holds talks with foreign diplomats on country’s current situation
A special discussion was held yesterday (March 22) under the patronage of the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, with foreign envoys including ambassadors representing 12 countries and the leaders of the opposition parties. MORE..
Sri Lanka will pass best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia soon - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Government intends on passing the best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia in Parliament soon. MORE..
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New school term to begin on Monday
The first school term for the 2023 academic year will commence on Monday (27 March), the Ministry of Education announced today (23 March). MORE..
Opposition parties gather against govt’s attempts to undermine judiciary
The opposition MPs have signed a joint statement against the government’s attempt to undermine the dignity and independence of the judiciary yesterday (March 22). MORE..
Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout
The Ministry of Finance has received the first tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) form the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
Sri Lankan national escapes from police custody in Tamil Nadu
A Sri Lankan national prisoner Riyaz Khan Razak (39) allegedly escaped from police custody while being escorted back to Puzhal prison from Madurai at Perani in Villupuram district in India on March 21, 2023 night. MORE..
2023 Vesak to be celebrated on a grand scale
President’s Secretary, Saman has announced that this year’s Vesak festival is set to be celebrated on a grand scale both nationally and locally, as per the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Urea prices to be slashed
Several private fertilizer companies have decided to reduce the prices of urea, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says. MORE..
CID ordered to record statements regarding Diana Gamage’s citizenship
The court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record and submit statements from the Controller General of Immigration & Emigration and the Commissioner General of the Department for Registration of Persons on certain matters pertaining to the citizenship of State Minister Diana Gamage. MORE..
Sri Lankan rupee appreciates further against US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) further appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today. MORE..
CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates
Central Bank governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe is optimistic that Sri Lanka will be able to achieve debt sustainability before the dates envisaged through the IMF program currently underway. MORE..
Japan provides USD 1.6mn to support marginalized females in Sri Lanka
The Government of Japan provided USD 1.6 million to UN Women in support of humanitarian assistance for women most affected by the socio-economic crisis in Sri Lanka. MORE..
‘Crafting Ceylon’ launched to open foreign markets for local handicrafts industry
The export-oriented design development program “Crafting Ceylon” organized by the National Craft Council with the aim of providing foreign market opportunities for the products of Sri Lankan handicraftsmen, was inaugurated today (March 23). MORE..
Seven state-owned enterprises to be divested
A State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit (SRU) has been set up by the Government, under the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, in an attempt to implement structural reforms to accelerate growth so that the country can emerge out of the current economic crisis. MORE..
Sajith holds talks with foreign diplomats on country’s current situation
A special discussion was held yesterday (March 22) under the patronage of the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, with foreign envoys including ambassadors representing 12 countries and the leaders of the opposition parties. MORE..
Sri Lanka will pass best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia soon - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Government intends on passing the best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia in Parliament soon. MORE..
New school term to begin on Monday
The first school term for the 2023 academic year will commence on Monday (27 March), the Ministry of Education announced today (23 March). MORE..
Opposition parties gather against govt’s attempts to undermine judiciary
The opposition MPs have signed a joint statement against the government’s attempt to undermine the dignity and independence of the judiciary yesterday (March 22). MORE..
Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout
The Ministry of Finance has received the first tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) form the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
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Sports
Kylian Mbappe named new French captain
Didier Deschamps informed the France squad on Monday evening that Kylian Mbappe will be the new captain, sources told ESPN. MORE..
Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005
Rafael Nadal’s absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the “man to beat” at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. MORE..
Dimuth Karunaratna to step down from Test captaincy
Dimuth Karunaratna says he has informed the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) selection committee that he will step down from the Test team’s captaincy after the Ireland tour of Sri Lanka in April this year.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by innings and 58 runs, sweep series 2-0
New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0 MORE..
Sri Lanka holds out as New Zealand chases win in 2nd test
New Zealand claimed the vital wicket of Sri Lanka veteran Dinesh Chandimal minutes before lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket test Monday as it pushed hard to wrap up an innings victory. MORE..
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Technology
TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US
At a Harvard Business Review conference earlier this month, where executives, professors and artists appeared for talks on corporate leadership and emotional intelligence, Shou Chew attempted to save his company. MORE..
Thousands believed to have lost out to crypto trading app
Thousands believed to have lost out to crypto trading app
Thousands of people are believed to have lost their savings after investing in a cryptocurrency trading app called iEarn Bot. MORE..
New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns
New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns
New Zealand said on Friday it would ban TikTok on devices with access to the country’s parliamentary network due to cybersecurity concerns, becoming the latest nation to limit the use of the video-sharing app on government-related devices. MORE..
Tech giants and Ottawa’s fight over paying for news could have global impacts: experts
Tech giants and Ottawa’s fight over paying for news could have global impacts: experts
The stakes for Meta and Google in their stand-off with the federal Liberal government over sharing revenues with news publishers are bigger than just what happens in Canada. MORE..
Entertainment
The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says
The Weeknd, who recently became the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, is statistically the world’s most popular musician, Guinness World Records said Monday. MORE..
Lance Reddick: ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star dies at 60
Lance Reddick: ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star dies at 60
Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” “Fringe” and the “John Wick” franchise, has died. He was 60. MORE..
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ sweeps Oscars with seven awards
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ sweeps Oscars with seven awards
The metaphysical multiverse comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywood’s top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis. MORE..
Jenna Ortega tries to avoid doing iconic ‘Wednesday’ dance in SNL promo
Jenna Ortega tries to avoid doing iconic ‘Wednesday’ dance in SNL promo
Jenna Ortega’s first order of business as the next host of “Saturday Night Live” is to escape the “teenage purgatory” of performing the iconic “Wednesday” dance yet again. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
311.2617 | 328.6083 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
382.1861 | 404.2407 |
Europe
Euro |
338.2864 | 358.1529 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
335.8628 | 360.7523 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
226.3141 | 241.2163 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
207.9029 | 221.9914 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
233.6937 | 248.2344 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.3743 | 2.5191 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 841.2737 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,036.6272 |
Oman
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Rial | 824.2395 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 86.7932 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 84.4779 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 86.3927 |
