President stresses urgent need to digitalise IRD to achieve 2030 digital economy targets
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) emphasised the critical need to strengthen and digitalise the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to achieve Sri Lanka’s strategic digital economy objectives by 2030. MORE..
- Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations
- Over 3,800 red notices issued during Mosquito Control Week
- Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data
- Cairo telecom building fire kills 4, disrupts internet and phone
- Michael Douglas says he has no plans to act again
- King Charles hosts Macron in first European state visit since Brexit
- President stresses urgent need to digitalise IRD to achieve 2030 digital economy targets
- Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates 729 houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in five districts
- ‘Army Upul’ murder suspect arrested with two SMG firearms in Ragama
- Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveries
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President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical weapons deliveries to Kyiv. MORE..
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A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a person in front of a residence in the Batuwatta area of Ragama on July 3rd, police said. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates 729 houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in five districts
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated 729 houses built at a cost of Rs 38.76 crore for Sri Lankan Tamils living in Sri Lankan rehabilitation camps..MORE..
King Charles hosts Macron in first European state visit since Brexit
King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries. MORE..
Cairo telecom building fire kills 4, disrupts internet and phone
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Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. MORE..
Over 3,800 red notices issued during Mosquito Control Week
A total of 144,250 premises have been inspected island-wide during the National Mosquito Control Week implemented last week, the Media Spokesperson of the National Dengue Control Unit of the Ministry of Health, Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prasheela Samaraweera, said. MORE..
Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, for the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) to conduct maritime security operations in relation to commercial ships, under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
Milan Bergamo Airport tragedy as person ‘sucked into plane engine’
A person has died in a horrific incident at Milan Bergamo Airport after reportedly being pulled into an aircraft engine on a taxiway. MORE..
Govt. to provide annual allowance for religious school teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers’ allowance and uniform allowance, to educators serving in registered religious schools affiliated with the Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Catholic faiths. MORE..
New Commissioner General of Excise appointed
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the appointment of M.B.N.A. Pemarathne, a retired Commodore of the Sri Lanka Navy, to the post of Commissioner General of Excise. MORE..
Committee to probe irregularities at Central Cultural Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint a three-member committee to investigate alleged malpractices at the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) during the period from 2017 to 2020. MORE..
Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue remanded over bribery charge
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, who was arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe from a businessman to ensure the clearance of tax arrears amounting to nearly Rs. 1.1 million owed to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). MORE..
Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta granted bail
Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, who had been remanded following arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of unlawfully amassing over Rs. 35 million in assets, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Pakistan discuss ways to improve economic, educational, and political ties
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations. MORE..
‘Army Upul’ murder suspect arrested with two SMG firearms in Ragama
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a person in front of a residence in the Batuwatta area of Ragama on July 3rd, police said. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates 729 houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in five districts
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated 729 houses built at a cost of Rs 38.76 crore for Sri Lankan Tamils living in Sri Lankan rehabilitation camps..MORE..
King Charles hosts Macron in first European state visit since Brexit
King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries. MORE..
Cairo telecom building fire kills 4, disrupts internet and phone
Four workers were killed and at least 22 others were injured in a fire that broke out on Monday at a key data centre in Cairo, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the spokesperson at Egypt’s Health Ministry, told Reuters on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. MORE..
Over 3,800 red notices issued during Mosquito Control Week
A total of 144,250 premises have been inspected island-wide during the National Mosquito Control Week implemented last week, the Media Spokesperson of the National Dengue Control Unit of the Ministry of Health, Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prasheela Samaraweera, said. MORE..
Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, for the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) to conduct maritime security operations in relation to commercial ships, under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
Milan Bergamo Airport tragedy as person ‘sucked into plane engine’
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Govt. to provide annual allowance for religious school teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers’ allowance and uniform allowance, to educators serving in registered religious schools affiliated with the Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Catholic faiths. MORE..
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Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week
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Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash
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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office
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Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem to have that reservation. The newest installment in the “Jurassic World” franchise ruled the Fourth of July holiday box office with a global, five-day launch of $318.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. MORE..
China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave
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Tourists and residents in Shanghai on Saturday braved sweltering heat for the official opening of China’s first Legoland resort, featuring thousands of structures built with over 85 million Lego bricks. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
297.3669 | 305.0278 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
403.9717 | 417.3684 |
Europe
Euro |
347.8266 | 359.9835 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.4595 | 386.1018 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
216.4293 | 224.7838 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.4510 | 201.0874 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
231.0230 | 240.6567 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0271 | 2.0995 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 797.3086 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 984.6210 |
Oman
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Rial | 780.6894 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.4710 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.1444 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.8399 |
Sports
Sri Lanka win final ODI against Bangladesh to clinch series
Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI against Bangladesh by 99 runs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. MORE..
Mendis ton powers Sri Lanka to 285 in series decider
Kusal Mendis struck a classy century to anchor Sri Lanka to 285 for seven in 50 overs, setting Bangladesh a target of 286 to win the series decider in Pallekele on Tuesday. MORE..
Esports World Cup 2025 kicks off in Riyadh
The wait is over. Esports World Cup 2025 is finally commencing today. MORE..
Kusal Mendis scores 6th ODI century
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack and scored a century off 95 balls in 3rd and final ODI against Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka opts to bat against Bangladesh in series decider at Pallekele
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the final One Day International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
