2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam results released
The results of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination has been released online, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. MORE..
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Ireland finally appoints new prime minister after chaos in parliament
Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. MORE..
SLBFE aims for 340,000 foreign employment opportunities in 2025
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced its target of facilitating foreign employment opportunities for a total of 340,000 Sri Lankan citizens within this year. MORE..
STF raid large-scale illegal distillery; 4,000 liquor bottles seized
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has raided a large-scale illegal distillery in the Kiribathgoda area and seized nearly 4,000 bottles of liquor. MORE..
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam cut-off marks released
The district-level cut-off marks of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2024 have been released by the Department of Examination. MORE..
CAA raids errant rice traders in Colombo; Island-wide night raids planned
Special investigation teams of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided several wholesale and retail outlets in Colombo District and detected 20 traders selling rice at prices exceeding the maximum retail price. MORE..
ASPI hits new all-time high as market continues upward trend
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has increased by 197.19 points (1.17%) to close at 17,025.99 points today, reaching a new all-time high. MORE..
Parliament increases daily meal charges for MPs
The House Committee of Parliament has decided to raise the daily meals charges for Members of Parliament to Rs. 2,000. MORE..
Suspect arrested with over 11kg ‘Ice’ and heroin in Malabe
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2012 Greek bonds case against Cabraal moved to February
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Urgent, one-day and normal service: Minister clarifies current options for obtaining passports
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala clarified in Parliament today (23) the process of obtaining a passport under the new online method through one-day service. MORE..
Former Minister Anura Yapa and wife granted bail
Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife, who were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of misusing funds amounting to over Rs. 6.1 million in 2014, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Over 3,600 dengue cases, 2 deaths reported in first three weeks of 2025
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Opposition MP accuses ministers of misusing high-end govt vehicles
Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake alleges that several government ministers, misuse government vehicles despite official claims that no such vehicles have been provided to them. MORE..
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ASPI exceeds 17,000 for first time ever
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today (January 23) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 17,000-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..
Rail accident kills 12 in western India after passengers jump onto tracks over fire alert
At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India Wednesday after being struck by another train on an adjacent track after they jumped from their coaches in panic to escape a rumored fire incident, the Press Trust of India reported. MORE..
SLBFE aims for 340,000 foreign employment opportunities in 2025
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced its target of facilitating foreign employment opportunities for a total of 340,000 Sri Lankan citizens within this year. MORE..
STF raid large-scale illegal distillery; 4,000 liquor bottles seized
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has raided a large-scale illegal distillery in the Kiribathgoda area and seized nearly 4,000 bottles of liquor. MORE..
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam cut-off marks released
The district-level cut-off marks of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2024 have been released by the Department of Examination. MORE..
CAA raids errant rice traders in Colombo; Island-wide night raids planned
Special investigation teams of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided several wholesale and retail outlets in Colombo District and detected 20 traders selling rice at prices exceeding the maximum retail price. MORE..
ASPI hits new all-time high as market continues upward trend
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has increased by 197.19 points (1.17%) to close at 17,025.99 points today, reaching a new all-time high. MORE..
Parliament increases daily meal charges for MPs
The House Committee of Parliament has decided to raise the daily meals charges for Members of Parliament to Rs. 2,000. MORE..
Suspect arrested with over 11kg ‘Ice’ and heroin in Malabe
A suspect has been arrested along with 11 kilograms and 02 grams of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and 180 grams of heroin during a raid carried out at a residence on Kahanthota Road in Malabe. MORE..
2012 Greek bonds case against Cabraal moved to February
The Colombo High Court has moved to February 21 to deliver its decision pertaining to the reply submissions by the Bribery Commission in relation to the case filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and a group of defendants. MORE..
Urgent, one-day and normal service: Minister clarifies current options for obtaining passports
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala clarified in Parliament today (23) the process of obtaining a passport under the new online method through one-day service. MORE..
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Former Minister Anura Yapa, wife and others arrested over 'flood relief' case released on bail
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India beat Sri Lanka by 60 runs in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
India defeated Sri Lanka by 60 runs on Thursday, which meant that they went into the Super Sixes of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup unbeaten. MORE..
Warne-Murali Test Series: Ticket sales begin for Australia tour of Sri Lanka
Tickets for the Warne-Murali Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia are now sold online. MORE..
Sri Lanka Women thrash West Indies in U19WC 2025
It was a slightly improved performance from West Indies after they were beaten by nine wickets by India in their Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup opener, but it was not enough to challenge Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. With an 81-run win, Sri Lanka have now made it two-in-two in Group A of the competition. MORE..
Steve Smith cleared to join Australian squad for Sri Lanka Test series
Steve Smith, who was named Australia captain for the Sri Lanka Test series, was on Monday given the green light to rejoin the squad for the pre-season camp in the UAE. MORE..
Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Stand-in Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. MORE..
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Former Minister Anura Yapa, wife and others arrested over 'flood relief' case released on bail
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Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts
Meta, the company which owns social media networks Facebook and Instagram, has denied forcing users to follow official accounts belonging to senior figures in the new Trump administration. MORE..
Doorbell camera catches rare footage of meteorite striking home’s front walkway
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It was a simple, sunny afternoon on Canada’s Prince Edward Island as Joe Velaidum and his partner, Laura Kelly, set off to walk their dog. Noticing a stray leash lying in the yard, Velaidum briefly stopped to pick it up before setting off on a quick walk. MORE..
Netflix shares hit record as subscriber growth defies odds once again
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Shares of Netflix soared 15% to hit an all-time high on Wednesday after the streaming giant’s big bet on sports helped add a record 18.9 million subscribers in the holiday quarter, reassuring investors it still has more room to grow. MORE..
Instagram rolls out TikTok-like features amid uncertainty about rival’s future
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Instagram has rolled out a number of updates in recent days that appear to be aimed at attracting TikTok users while the short-video app’s future remains in limbo. MORE..
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Entertainment
Oscar nominations 2025: full list of nominees for 97th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Thursday for the 97th Oscars. MORE..
Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry
Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry
Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, one of the country’s most recognisable faces on television, has announced that he is retiring after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country’s entertainment industry. MORE..
Hundreds to get married today as Thailand’s same sex marriage law comes into effect
Hundreds to get married today as Thailand’s same sex marriage law comes into effect
Hundreds of same-sex couples are set to tie the knot on Thursday as Thailand officially becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise marriage equality. The landmark legislation, passed last year and now coming into effect, represents a monumental victory for the LGBTQ+ community after over a decade of relentless advocacy. MORE..
Prince Harry wins apology and damages from Murdoch’s UK tabloids
Prince Harry wins apology and damages from Murdoch’s UK tabloids
Prince Harry settled his privacy claim against Rupert Murdoch’s UK newspaper group on Wednesday after the publisher admitted unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time, bringing the fiercely-contested legal battle to a dramatic end. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
294.4667 | 303.2450 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
361.0603 | 374.9310 |
Europe
Euro |
304.7681 | 317.2322 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
322.4495 | 337.3578 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
203.4069 | 212.0479 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
182.8186 | 192.2887 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
215.4707 | 225.3672 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8725 | 1.9479 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 792.3234 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 968.5381 |
Oman
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Rial | 775.9276 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 81.9140 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 79.6189 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.3141 |
