IMF Executive Board approves Sri Lanka’s fourth review
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. MORE..
- Japan grants USD 2.5 mln to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka
- Amendments to registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment effective from today
- Bus fares reduced by 0.55%
- Cabinet approves nationwide online traffic fine payment system
- SLBFE announces scholarships for children of Sri Lankan migrant workers
- Over 22,000 premises inspected on day 2 of Mosquito Control Week
- China shares new development opportunities with South Asian nations: Sri Lankan Minister
- Indian entrepreneurs explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
- Body of remaining missing fisherman found after boat capsizes off Tangalle
- IMF Executive Board approves Sri Lanka’s fourth review
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Body of remaining missing fisherman found after boat capsizes off Tangalle
The body of the second fisherman who went missing after a multi-day fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Paravi Wella in Tangalle has been recovered. MORE..
Indian entrepreneurs explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies, stated that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka..MORE..
China shares new development opportunities with South Asian nations: Sri Lankan Minister
China is sharing new development opportunities with South Asian countries and is committed to achieving win-win outcomes, said Wasantha Samarasinghe, Sri Lankan minister of trade, commerce, food security and cooperative development. MORE..
Over 22,000 premises inspected on day 2 of Mosquito Control Week
The Ministry of Health states that a total of 22,294 premises were inspected today (July 1) as part of a special inspection campaign conducted under the National Mosquito Control Week, which commenced on June 30. MORE..
SLBFE announces scholarships for children of Sri Lankan migrant workers
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has invited applications for scholarships for the school-aged children of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are registered with the SLBFE and have been employed or are permanently employed abroad. MORE..
Cabinet approves nationwide online traffic fine payment system
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the nationwide online traffic fine payment system, based on a pilot project introduced by the government, said Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake. MORE..
Bus fares reduced by 0.55%
The Minister of Transport has approved the reduction of bus fares by 0.55% effective from July 04, 2025 (Friday), according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). MORE..
Amendments to registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment effective from today
The requirement to certify the employment contracts of Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad in the industrial and corporate sectors through self-directed means has been implemented from today (July 01) by the Sri Lankan Missions in the relevant countries. MORE..
Japan grants USD 2.5 mln to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka
In a significant step towards strengthening good governance and transparency in Sri Lanka, the Government of Japan has extended a grant of USD 2.5 million to support a new anti-corruption initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). MORE..
Ex-DMT Commissioner General and two others remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of three suspects, including former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasingha, until July 8. MORE..
Ex-DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasingha arrested
Former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Weerasingha has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
Death toll in India’s Telangana chemical factory explosion rises to 36, may increase further
At least 36 people have been killed and over 30 others injured in a massive explosion inside a chemical factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. MORE..
Immigration Controller General pleads guilty to contempt of court charge
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, who is accused of being in contempt of court after failing to enforce a court order related to the e-visa issuance process, has pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court. MORE..
Elon Musk to launch ‘America Party’ if lawmakers pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful bill’
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk renewed his criticism of US President Donald Trump’s coveted tax-cut and spending bill, which he calls “Big, Beautiful bill” and threatened to unseat the lawmakers who support the bill after campaigning on limiting government spending, MORE..
Three-wheeler unions bemoan decision to hike price of petrol 92 Octane
Three-wheeler operators say they expected a considerable reduction in prices of fuel as promised by the National People’s Power (NPP) during the election stage. MORE..
Indian entrepreneurs explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies, stated that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka..MORE..
China shares new development opportunities with South Asian nations: Sri Lankan Minister
China is sharing new development opportunities with South Asian countries and is committed to achieving win-win outcomes, said Wasantha Samarasinghe, Sri Lankan minister of trade, commerce, food security and cooperative development. MORE..
Over 22,000 premises inspected on day 2 of Mosquito Control Week
The Ministry of Health states that a total of 22,294 premises were inspected today (July 1) as part of a special inspection campaign conducted under the National Mosquito Control Week, which commenced on June 30. MORE..
SLBFE announces scholarships for children of Sri Lankan migrant workers
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has invited applications for scholarships for the school-aged children of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are registered with the SLBFE and have been employed or are permanently employed abroad. MORE..
Cabinet approves nationwide online traffic fine payment system
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the nationwide online traffic fine payment system, based on a pilot project introduced by the government, said Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake. MORE..
Bus fares reduced by 0.55%
The Minister of Transport has approved the reduction of bus fares by 0.55% effective from July 04, 2025 (Friday), according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). MORE..
Amendments to registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment effective from today
The requirement to certify the employment contracts of Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad in the industrial and corporate sectors through self-directed means has been implemented from today (July 01) by the Sri Lankan Missions in the relevant countries. MORE..
Japan grants USD 2.5 mln to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka
In a significant step towards strengthening good governance and transparency in Sri Lanka, the Government of Japan has extended a grant of USD 2.5 million to support a new anti-corruption initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). MORE..
Ex-DMT Commissioner General and two others remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of three suspects, including former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasingha, until July 8. MORE..
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Technology
Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warn
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the threat of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, the FBI and federal cybersecurity officials warned Monday. MORE..
Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled US trade talks
Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled US trade talks
Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms late on Sunday, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. MORE..
Japan launches climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight
Japan launches climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight
Japan on Sunday successfully launched a climate change monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship model designed to be more cost competitive in the global space market. MORE..
Rampant cybercriminal group targets US airlines
Rampant cybercriminal group targets US airlines
A notorious cybercriminal group has shifted its attention to the aviation industry, successfully breaching the computer networks of multiple airlines in the United States and Canada this month, according to the FBI and private experts responding to the hacks. MORE..
Entertainment
Maureen Hingert, first Sri Lankan to reach Miss Universe finals and enter Hollywood, passes away
Maureen Neliya Ballard (née Hingert), professionally known as Jana Davi, has passed away. MORE..
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to visit Sri Lanka in August?
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to visit Sri Lanka in August?
World-renowned Indian film superstar Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly expected to visit Sri Lanka in August to attend the inauguration ceremony of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka project, which is scheduled to officially open on August 2. MORE..
Brad Pitt and ‘F1’ win in Apple’s biggest box office debut
Brad Pitt and ‘F1’ win in Apple’s biggest box office debut
The Brad Pitt-led racing film “F1 The Movie” sped to the top of the box office this weekend, another in a string of big summer movies that Hollywood hopes will keep driving people to theaters. MORE..
‘No space for Bezos’: Hundreds protest against billionaire’s wedding on final day of Venice celebrations
‘No space for Bezos’: Hundreds protest against billionaire’s wedding on final day of Venice celebrations
Hundreds of people filled the streets and waterways of Venice to protest against the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez on the final day of their multimillion-dollar celebrations. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
295.9104 | 304.2912 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
405.1149 | 419.3708 |
Europe
Euro |
347.3361 | 360.2394 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.2301 | 387.1106 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
216.1530 | 224.7659 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
192.1483 | 201.9630 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
230.8604 | 240.9597 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0507 | 2.1281 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 795.2076 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 981.7442 |
Oman
|
Rial | 779.0665 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 82.3027 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 79.9766 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 81.6730 |
Sports
Dhoni’s application to trademark ‘Captain Cool’ gets accepted in India
MS Dhoni’s application to trademark the phrase ‘Captain Cool’ - a moniker long associated with him because of his calm on-field demeanour - has been officially accepted and published by the Trademark Registry of India. MORE..
LeBron James picks up $52.6M option to remain with Lakers
LeBron James will become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons when he returns to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025-26. MORE..
LeBron James picks up $52.6M option to remain with Lakers
LeBron James will become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons when he returns to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025-26. MORE..
China’s humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
While China’s men’s soccer team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. MORE..
England retain Euro Under-21 title beating Germany
Jonathan Rowe came off the bench to score an extra-time goal which gave holders England a 3-2 win over Germany in the Under-21 European Championship final on Saturday after they had let slip a two-goal lead. MORE..
