PHI arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe in Galewela
A Public Health Inspector (PHI) attached to the Galewela Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office has been arrested by officials of the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 to renew a hotel’s trade license. MORE..
- Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice President
- Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
- Private bus overturns in Panadura, four injured
- Mainly dry weather expected to prevail today
- PHI arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe in Galewela
- Sri Lanka’s action plan on women’s rights praised at UN committee
- Sri Lanka and UK sign landmark hydrographic cooperation agreement
- Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs alleging she was raped at age 13
- OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion proposal
- 10 devotees killed as car collides with bus en route to Maha Kumbh in India
Hot News
10 devotees killed as car collides with bus en route to Maha Kumbh in India
Ten persons travelling in a Bolero car were killed in a head-on collision with a bus on a highway in the Meja police station area of Prayagraj late on Friday (February 14, 2025) night, police said on Saturday (February 15). MORE..
Sri Lanka and UK sign landmark hydrographic cooperation agreement
In a major step forward for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost its hydrographic capabilities, the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) inked a historic bilateral arrangement yesterday (14). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s action plan on women’s rights praised at UN committee
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women yesterday (14) has concluded its consideration of Sri Lanka’s ninth periodic report, with Committee Experts praising the State’s national action plan on women...MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected to prevail today
The Meteorology Department says mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. MORE..
Private bus overturns in Panadura, four injured
A private bus traveling from Lunugamvehera to Colombo has reportedly overturned near the Panadura flyover at around 4:00 a.m. today (14), leaving four passengers injured. MORE..
|
4 hours ago
Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
Saudi Arabia is spearheading urgent Arab efforts to develop a plan for Gaza’s future as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition for a Middle East Riviera cleared of its Palestinian inhabitants, 10 sources said. MORE..
Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice President
Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..
Foreign Minister to address 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), scheduled to take place from 16–17 February 2025 in Muscat, Oman. MORE..
Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis after struggling to speak
Pope Francis was taken to hospital on Friday with bronchitis and he will skip several planned public events over the next three days, the Vatican said, after the 88-year-old pontiff was seen struggling to speak during one of his meetings in the morning. MORE..
National Sports Council members appointed
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage today appointed the new National Sports Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973 with the aim of advising the Minister on matters relating to the promotion, development and governance of sports in Sri Lanka. MORE..
New Chancellor appointed to Rajarata University
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Most Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thera as the Chancellor of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Minister regrets recent power cuts, assures future stability
The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that steps have been taken to end the daily power cuts imposed to manage the electricity demand following the recent island-wide power outage. MORE..
AG files indictments against Yoshitha and grandmother
The Attorney General has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe under the Money Laundering Act. MORE..
CID launches probe into law exam ‘cheating’ allegations against Namal
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into allegations that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa sat for the Sri Lanka Law College examination in an unlawful manner. MORE..
US Ambassador visits SLPP Office
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has reportedly visited the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Office this morning (14). MORE..
Sri Lanka and UK sign landmark hydrographic cooperation agreement
In a major step forward for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost its hydrographic capabilities, the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) inked a historic bilateral arrangement yesterday (14). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s action plan on women’s rights praised at UN committee
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women yesterday (14) has concluded its consideration of Sri Lanka’s ninth periodic report, with Committee Experts praising the State’s national action plan on women...MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected to prevail today
The Meteorology Department says mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. MORE..
Private bus overturns in Panadura, four injured
A private bus traveling from Lunugamvehera to Colombo has reportedly overturned near the Panadura flyover at around 4:00 a.m. today (14), leaving four passengers injured. MORE..
Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
Saudi Arabia is spearheading urgent Arab efforts to develop a plan for Gaza’s future as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition for a Middle East Riviera cleared of its Palestinian inhabitants, 10 sources said. MORE..
Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice President
Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..
Foreign Minister to address 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), scheduled to take place from 16–17 February 2025 in Muscat, Oman. MORE..
Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis after struggling to speak
Pope Francis was taken to hospital on Friday with bronchitis and he will skip several planned public events over the next three days, the Vatican said, after the 88-year-old pontiff was seen struggling to speak during one of his meetings in the morning. MORE..
National Sports Council members appointed
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage today appointed the new National Sports Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973 with the aim of advising the Minister on matters relating to the promotion, development and governance of sports in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Latest TV News Bulletin
Video of the Day
How drug traffickers use Sri Lankan fishermen to smuggle drugs into the country - Part 2
Sports
Australia suffer biggest ODI defeat against Sri Lanka, lose series 2-0
Australia’s 174-run defeat marked their biggest ODI defeat by runs against Sri Lanka on Friday, eclipsing an 82-run loss at the same venue in 2016. MORE..
Kusal Mendis ton sets Australia challenging target
A second Sri Lankan century in as many matches has put Australia under pressure to tie the one-day series after losing the opening match. MORE..
Kusal Mendis gets to his maiden ODI hundred vs Australia
Kusal Mendis has smoked his fifth hundred in ODI cricket. MORE..
Head, Maxwell return for second ODI as Sri Lanka bat
Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first against Australia in the second game of a two-match one-day series at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium. MORE..
Three Pakistan players fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Pakistan players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been fined for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series match against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. MORE
Video of the Day
How drug traffickers use Sri Lankan fishermen to smuggle drugs into the country - Part 2
Video Story
US Ambassador visits SLPP Office (English)
Technology
OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion proposal
OpenAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by Elon Musk. MORE..
TikTok returns on Apple, Google US app stores as Trump delays ban
TikTok returns on Apple, Google US app stores as Trump delays ban
TikTok returned to the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it. MORE..
Carmakers Nissan and Honda call off merger talks
Carmakers Nissan and Honda call off merger talks
Japan’s Nissan and Honda have ended discussions on a deal that would have created the world’s third-largest carmaker. MORE..
‘Gulf of America’ arrives on Google Maps
‘Gulf of America’ arrives on Google Maps
The body of water formerly known in the United States as the Gulf of Mexico is now listed for US-based users of Google Maps as the Gulf of America. MORE..
Entertainment
Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs alleging she was raped at age 13
An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings. MORE..
‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special
‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special
The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday. MORE..
Cat “hijacks” RyanAir flight to Germany, causing 2-day delay
Cat “hijacks” RyanAir flight to Germany, causing 2-day delay
A Ryanair flight from Rome to Germany was grounded for two days after a cat was discovered onboard. MORE..
One Direction rejects Brit Awards 2025 reunion offer to honour Liam Payne
One Direction rejects Brit Awards 2025 reunion offer to honour Liam Payne
One Direction has rejected an offer to reunite at the Brit Awards to honour their late bandmate Liam Payne. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
291.5757 | 300.1249 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
364.7990 | 378.4741 |
Europe
Euro |
303.0233 | 315.5910 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
319.9937 | 334.9296 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
204.1424 | 212.8233 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
182.5345 | 191.8234 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
215.1864 | 225.0632 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8984 | 1.9742 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 786.8085 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 961.3771 |
Oman
|
Rial | 770.2553 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 81.3418 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 79.0689 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 80.7384 |
