Indian PM Modi holds bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan PM Harini
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he was pleased to welcome Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya for discussions on a wide range of bilateral and regional matters. MORE..
- Indian PM Modi holds bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan PM Harini
- ASPI records new all-time high
- New subsidised air ticket counter launched for migrant workers
- BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues
- Three including police officer arrested for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi
- Heavy traffic on several roads in Colombo due to rain
- President convenes National Operations Council for ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug program for first time
- ‘Glad that President heeded our consistent critique of Penal Code amendment’ – Dilith
- India’s neighbourhood first policy helping all: Sri Lanka PM At NDTV World Summit
- Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Doha talks set to begin, sources say
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Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Doha talks set to begin, sources say
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on Friday to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of talks in Doha, according to three Pakistani security officials and one Afghan Taliban source. MORE..
India’s neighbourhood first policy helping all: Sri Lanka PM At NDTV World Summit
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today that India’s neighbourhood first policy is helping all the neighbouring countries. MORE..
‘Glad that President heeded our consistent critique of Penal Code amendment’ – Dilith
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera says he is glad that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has heeded their consistent critique of a policy measure that would have “irreversibly harmed the growth of Sri Lanka’s primary and secondary education.” MORE..
President convenes National Operations Council for ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug program for first time
The National Operations Council for the “Ratama Ekata - National Operation” convened for the first time today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to implement a national program aimed at eradicating the drug menace, a national disaster currently facing the country, the PMD reported. MORE..
Heavy traffic on several roads in Colombo due to rain
Severe traffic congestion has been reported on several roads in Colombo due to the prevailing heavy rains. MORE..
Three including police officer arrested for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi
Three suspects including a Police Constable, his mother-in-law and a close associate of an organised criminal have been arrested for allegedly sheltering Ishara Sewwandi, the wanted fugitive who was recently arrested in Nepal and brought back to Sri Lanka. MORE..
New subsidised air ticket counter launched for migrant workers
A new ticket counter offering air tickets at subsidised prices has been launched at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) in Narahenpita, in accordance with the government’s new program for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. MORE..
ASPI records new all-time high
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone today (17), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 22,500-point mark for the first time in history. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs USD 100M loan and USD 6.9M grant agreements with ADB for health program
The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 100 million, coupled with an externally financed grant amounting to USD 6.9 million...MORE..
53kg of heroin found in boat intercepted in Southern seas
The exact contents of the boat apprehended in the Southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy, and escorted to the Galle Fisheries Harbour this morning (17), have been revealed by the navy. MORE..
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Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
SC dismisses petitions challenging India-Sri Lanka Digital ID MoU
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and two other parties, ...MORE..
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits southern Philippines
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted southern Philippines on Friday (Oct 17), the United States Geological Survey said, a week after two powerful quakes hit the country. MORE..
India already cutting Russian oil imports by 50% after US talks, White House official says
The United States and India have held productive trade talks, and Indian refiners are already cutting Russian oil imports by 50%, a White House official told Reuters on Thursday. MORE..
BIA extends passenger check-in time to 4 hours before departure
Effective from today (17), passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake will be permitted to check-in up to four hours prior to their scheduled departure time. MORE..
India’s neighbourhood first policy helping all: Sri Lanka PM At NDTV World Summit
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today that India’s neighbourhood first policy is helping all the neighbouring countries. MORE..
‘Glad that President heeded our consistent critique of Penal Code amendment’ – Dilith
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera says he is glad that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has heeded their consistent critique of a policy measure that would have “irreversibly harmed the growth of Sri Lanka’s primary and secondary education.” MORE..
President convenes National Operations Council for ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug program for first time
The National Operations Council for the “Ratama Ekata - National Operation” convened for the first time today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to implement a national program aimed at eradicating the drug menace, a national disaster currently facing the country, the PMD reported. MORE..
Heavy traffic on several roads in Colombo due to rain
Severe traffic congestion has been reported on several roads in Colombo due to the prevailing heavy rains. MORE..
Three including police officer arrested for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi
Three suspects including a Police Constable, his mother-in-law and a close associate of an organised criminal have been arrested for allegedly sheltering Ishara Sewwandi, the wanted fugitive who was recently arrested in Nepal and brought back to Sri Lanka. MORE..
New subsidised air ticket counter launched for migrant workers
A new ticket counter offering air tickets at subsidised prices has been launched at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) in Narahenpita, in accordance with the government’s new program for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. MORE..
ASPI records new all-time high
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone today (17), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 22,500-point mark for the first time in history. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs USD 100M loan and USD 6.9M grant agreements with ADB for health program
The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 100 million, coupled with an externally financed grant amounting to USD 6.9 million...MORE..
53kg of heroin found in boat intercepted in Southern seas
The exact contents of the boat apprehended in the Southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy, and escorted to the Galle Fisheries Harbour this morning (17), have been revealed by the navy. MORE..
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Technology
BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues
Chinese car maker BYD will make its largest recall yet of more than 115,000 Tang series and Yuan Pro vehicles produced between 2015 and 2022 due to design defects and battery-related safety risks, China’s market regulator said on Friday. MORE..
Samsung to showcase its first ever trifold phone at APEC summit
Samsung to showcase its first ever trifold phone at APEC summit
Samsung Electronics Co. will unveil its highly-anticipated trifold smartphone when world leaders and global dignitaries gather at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea later this month. MORE:
Samsung Electronics shares hit record high
Samsung Electronics shares hit record high
Shares of South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose as much as 2 per cent on Thursday to an all-time high on investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor industry. MORE..
YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally
YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally
Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Wednesday (Oct 15) that it has resolved an issue impacting video streaming services for several thousand users globally. MORE..
Entertainment
Derana Closeup Colombo Music Festival 2025 set to electrify with two shows and masterclasses
Sri Lanka’s entertainment landscape is about to witness one of its most dynamic events yet as TV Derana, in collaboration with Closeup, presents the “Derana Closeup Colombo Music Festival 2025” — a two-day celebration of music, culture, and creativity. MORE..
Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries
Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone collaborated with Meta to become the new voice of its AI version across multiple countries. MORE..
Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51
Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51
Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, died at the age of 51 on Tuesday “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,” his family said in a statement. MORE..
Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
Taylor Swift’s net worth surpassed $2 billion by October 2025, with financial growth attributed to her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” and additional major projects. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
299.2450 | 306.7603 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
401.2142 | 413.7319 |
Europe
Euro |
349.0386 | 360.5249 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
375.6468 | 390.9798 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
211.7540 | 219.5771 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.4955 | 200.6639 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.5957 | 239.0467 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9842 | 2.0537 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 803.6788 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 991.2384 |
Oman
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Rial | 786.9994 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 83.0112 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.7857 |
UAE
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Dirham | 82.4993 |
Sports
Alcaraz and Sinner set up blockbuster final at Six Kings Slam
Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament on Thursday night after defeating Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic in straight sets in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MORE..
Ex-Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passes away, aged 64
Former Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera has passed away at the age of 64. MORE..
Nepal, Oman qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Nepal and Oman have officially booked their spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka, following their performances in the Asia-EAP Qualifier ahead of their Super Six clash in Al Amerat. MORE..
India set to host 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games
India is set to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 - the second time in 20 years that the event will have been held in the world’s most populous nation. MORE..
Sri Lanka drops to third in WTC standings after Pakistan’s win over South Africa
Sri Lanka dropped to third in the World Test Championship standings after Pakistan’s 93-run victory over South Africa in Lahore today. MORE..
