Sri Lanka revealed as most popular solo travel destination for 2025
Solo travellers are getting older and are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations – with Sri Lanka securing the most popular spot for 2025, says new data from Flash Pack. MORE..
- Strike at University of Ruhuna continues for fourth day
- Pilleyan arrives at CID again to record statement
- Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded
- Sri Lanka revealed as most popular solo travel destination for 2025
- Reducing sovereign stresses will support Sri Lankan banks’ credit profiles - Fitch
- Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law
- Substandard drugs scandal: Harin arrives at CID to record statement
- Prof. Udugamasooriya appointed President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology
- ‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts
- MP Dilith Jayaweera calls on Malwathu Mahanayake Thero
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MP Dilith Jayaweera calls on Malwathu Mahanayake Thero
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, has emphasized the need to change the prevailing parliamentary system of the opposition opposing all initiatives of the government and to establish a knowledgeable tradition within the legislative framework. MORE..
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‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts
The government announced that the Rs. 3,000 allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program, has been credited to their respective bank accounts. MORE..
Prof. Udugamasooriya appointed President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology
Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya has been appointed as the Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Substandard drugs scandal: Harin arrives at CID to record statement
Former Minister Harin Fernando has stated that he does not believe the then-Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for the incident involving the procurement of substandard human immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry announced that Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024. MORE..
Reducing sovereign stresses will support Sri Lankan banks’ credit profiles - Fitch
Sri Lankan banks’ operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvement in the sovereign’s credit profile (Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR: RD, Long-Term Local-Currency IDR: CCC-) following a completed debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded
Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte’s wife Shashi Prabha Ratwatte has been further remanded until December 02 after she was produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (22). MORE..
Pilleyan arrives at CID again to record statement
Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) once again this morning (22) to provide a statement. MORE..
Strike at University of Ruhuna continues for fourth day
The strike action launched by all academic and non-academic staff trade unions, along with student unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor, entered its fourth consecutive day today (Nov. 22). MORE..
Train delays on coastal line due to break down
Train services on the coastal line are expected to experience delays this morning (22) due to a train traveling from Galle to Mount Lavinia breaking down near the Boossa railway station. MORE..
SJB to finalize remaining National List MP nominees today
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to finalize its nominees for the remaining National List Member of Parliament (MP) positions today (22), according to a senior party spokesperson. MORE..
Special notice issued for A/L examination candidates
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have collaboratively implemented a comprehensive programme to avoid potential disaster situations and ensure the uninterrupted conducting of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23. MORE..
Jetstar Asia commences direct flights to Sri Lanka
Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route. MORE..
Muthu Raja: Thai vets consider trimming tusks of elephant repatriated from Sri Lanka
Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin (Muthu Raja), the 29-year-old elephant that was brought back to Thailand from Sri Lanka, to help improve his quality of life. MORE..
‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts
The government announced that the Rs. 3,000 allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program, has been credited to their respective bank accounts. MORE..
Prof. Udugamasooriya appointed President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology
Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya has been appointed as the Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Substandard drugs scandal: Harin arrives at CID to record statement
Former Minister Harin Fernando has stated that he does not believe the then-Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for the incident involving the procurement of substandard human immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry announced that Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024. MORE..
Reducing sovereign stresses will support Sri Lankan banks’ credit profiles - Fitch
Sri Lankan banks’ operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvement in the sovereign’s credit profile (Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR: RD, Long-Term Local-Currency IDR: CCC-) following a completed debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded
Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte’s wife Shashi Prabha Ratwatte has been further remanded until December 02 after she was produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (22). MORE..
Pilleyan arrives at CID again to record statement
Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) once again this morning (22) to provide a statement. MORE..
Strike at University of Ruhuna continues for fourth day
The strike action launched by all academic and non-academic staff trade unions, along with student unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor, entered its fourth consecutive day today (Nov. 22). MORE..
Train delays on coastal line due to break down
Train services on the coastal line are expected to experience delays this morning (22) due to a train traveling from Galle to Mount Lavinia breaking down near the Boossa railway station. MORE..
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Sports
BCCI announces IPL schedules for next three seasons
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant step by announcing the schedules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next three seasons. MORE..
New Zealand’s Under 85kg rugby team to tour Sri Lanka
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed the inaugural Under 85kg national team will tour Sri Lanka in May next year. MORE..
Rafael Nadal retires from tennis
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. MORE..
Sri Lanka take series 2-0 after 3rd ODI called off due to rain
The third One-Day International between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was called off due to rain. MORE..
Bavuma returns to lead South Africa in Sri Lanka Test series
Temba Bavuma is back to lead South Africa for their upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka at home. MORE..
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Technology
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. MORE..
Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index
Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index
Sri Lanka has been recognized as an “Advancing” country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), which highlights its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices across multiple pillars. MORE..
China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone
China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone
China’s Huawei Technologies on Monday announced that it had started taking pre-orders for its Mate 70 smartphone model, in a statement on its official WeChat account. MORE..
Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say
Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say
India’s Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s only iPhone plant in India, forming a new joint venture that strengthens Tata’s position as an Apple supplier, two sources told Reuters. MORE..
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Entertainment
Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday, with the winning bid coming from a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur. MORE..
Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka
Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka
Touted to be the biggest project in the Malayalam film industry, the Mahesh Narayanan film starring Mammootty and Mohanlal kickstarted its first schedule in Sri Lanka. MORE..
US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
The United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen art from countries across South and Southeast Asia, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday. MORE..
Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song
Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song
Ed Sheeran says that Band Aid did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals on a new 40th anniversary version of Do They Know It’s Christmas? MORE..
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Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
286.4406 | 295.4521 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
359.2616 | 373.5883 |
Europe
Euro |
298.5399 | 311.3531 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
320.0949 | 336.2053 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
203.7094 | 212.6969 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
184.7988 | 194.5145 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
211.1527 | 221.3515 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8463 | 1.9233 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 772.0112 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 945.6768 |
Oman
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Rial | 755.8487 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 79.7900 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 77.5034 |
UAE
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Dirham | 79.2252 |
