Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago. MORE..
- ‘Army Upul’ shot dead in Ragama
- Congress passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
- Several spells of light showers expected today
- Acting IGP issues circular on recording statements from individuals
- Driver and conductor suspended after student falls from ‘Sisu Sariya’ bus
- IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
- Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested
- Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
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Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals. MORE..
Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. MORE..
IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
Sri Lanka’s GDP could decline by up to 1.5 percent if the United States reinstates a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports and lowers tariffs on competitor trading partners, according to an IMF country report. MORE..
Driver and conductor suspended after student falls from ‘Sisu Sariya’ bus
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has stated that the investigation into the recent incident involving a student falling from the footboard of a ‘Sisu Sariya’ school bus revealed that the accident was caused by the careless and negligent behavior of both the driver and the conductor. MORE..
Acting IGP issues circular on recording statements from individuals
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday (July 4) that the Acting Inspector General of Police has issued a circular outlining the procedure by which individuals summoned to provide statements in connection with complaints must be informed of the contents of such complaints. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected today
Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Congress passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
The US Congress has passed Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda. MORE..
‘Army Upul’ shot dead in Ragama
A person has been shot and killed in front of a residence at Batuwatte in Ragama, a short while ago. MORE..
Two officers of Peradeniya Registrar of Pesticides Office arrested for soliciting a bribe
A development officer and a driver attached to the Office of the Registrar of Pesticides have been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 to register a business. MORE..
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
At least four people were killed and 14 others injured in a drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub, police said. MORE..
NASA warns of giant airplane-sized asteroid racing towards earth tomorrow
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MV89, a 120-foot-wide space rock approximately the size of a small passenger aeroplane, will safely pass by Earth on July 4. MORE..
Police uncover more details related to Kandana shooting
Police have uncovered further details in relation to the shooting which took place at around 10 a.m. opposite the Kandana Police Station. MORE..
Individual remanded over another illegal motor vehicle registration incident
An individual who was arrested over an incident involving the illegal registration of a motor vehicle that had not been lawfully cleared through Sri Lanka Customs, has been remanded until 8 July, Ada Derana Reporter said. MORE..
Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete
A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday (Jul 3). MORE..
Customs records over Rs. 1 Trillion in revenue in first six months of 2025
Sri Lanka Customs has earned revenue exceeding Rs. 1 trillion (Rs. 1,000 billion) during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda. MORE..
Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. MORE..
IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
Sri Lanka’s GDP could decline by up to 1.5 percent if the United States reinstates a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports and lowers tariffs on competitor trading partners, according to an IMF country report. MORE..
Driver and conductor suspended after student falls from ‘Sisu Sariya’ bus
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has stated that the investigation into the recent incident involving a student falling from the footboard of a ‘Sisu Sariya’ school bus revealed that the accident was caused by the careless and negligent behavior of both the driver and the conductor. MORE..
Acting IGP issues circular on recording statements from individuals
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday (July 4) that the Acting Inspector General of Police has issued a circular outlining the procedure by which individuals summoned to provide statements in connection with complaints must be informed of the contents of such complaints. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected today
Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Congress passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
The US Congress has passed Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda. MORE..
‘Army Upul’ shot dead in Ragama
A person has been shot and killed in front of a residence at Batuwatte in Ragama, a short while ago. MORE..
Two officers of Peradeniya Registrar of Pesticides Office arrested for soliciting a bribe
A development officer and a driver attached to the Office of the Registrar of Pesticides have been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 to register a business. MORE..
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
At least four people were killed and 14 others injured in a drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub, police said. MORE..
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Technology
AliExpress halts low-cost shipping to Sri Lanka amid tax reforms
AliExpress has officially suspended several of its budget shipping options to Sri Lanka and Pakistan following the implementation of revised customs tax regulations by the respective authorities. MORE..
“Starlink now available in Sri Lanka,” Elon Musk confirms
“Starlink now available in Sri Lanka,” Elon Musk confirms
Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service is now officially available in Sri Lanka, its owner and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday.
Australia’s Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack
Australia’s Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack
A cyber hacker broke into a database containing the personal information of millions of customers, Qantas said, in Australia’s biggest breach in years and a setback for an airline rebuilding trust after a reputational crisis. MORE..
Alibaba Cloud announces new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines
Alibaba Cloud announces new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, announced the opening of its third data center in Malaysia on Tuesday and disclosed plans to launch a second data center in the Philippines in October, according to a statement released on Wednesday. MORE..
Entertainment
Delhi HC rejects actress Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash money laundering case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (03) turned down a plea filed by Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez seeking to quash a money laundering case registered against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). MORE..
Deepika Padukone makes history as first Indian actress on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Deepika Padukone makes history as first Indian actress on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Deepika Padukone is set to create history as she becomes the first Indian actress to be honoured with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE..
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled on Wednesday, after the music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life but found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offenses. MORE..
‘Victory 45-47’: Trump launches perfume with gold statue of him on bottle
‘Victory 45-47’: Trump launches perfume with gold statue of him on bottle
President Donald Trump announced on Monday a limited edition, self-branded fragrance with a gold statue of him on the bottle, urging his supporters to “get one for your loved ones.” MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
295.8533 | 304.2734 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
402.0283 | 416.2244 |
Europe
Euro |
347.5332 | 360.4519 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.8360 | 387.5240 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
216.3863 | 224.9640 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
192.1702 | 202.0860 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
230.5638 | 240.6631 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0494 | 2.1277 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 795.8064 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 983.0557 |
Oman
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Rial | 779.2184 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 82.3111 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 79.9955 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 81.6858 |
Sports
Premier League star Diogo Jota dies in car accident, aged 28
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died following a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, Portuguese media have reported. MORE..
Asalanka, bowlers help Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh
In the first ODI match at Colombo, Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh by 77 runs. MORE..
Sri Lanka bowled out for 244 in first ODI
Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling effort bundled Sri Lanka out for 244 in 49.2 overs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, setting up a competitive chase in the opening ODI of the three-match series. MORE..
Charith Asalanka slams fifth ODI century
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has slammed his fifth century in ODI cricket in the 1st ODI against Bangladesh at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. MORE..
SL vs. BAN 1st ODI: Sri Lanka opts to bat first against Bangladesh at Premadasa
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the opening One Day International of the three-match series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
