Cardinal Ranjith urges Sri Lankans to preserve heritage, warns against becoming slaves to foreign ideologies
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that Sri Lanka should not become subservient to the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and foreign nations, emphasizing that such dependency undermines the country’s self-respect. MORE..
- Starmer meets Modi on his first visit to India
- Police issue clarification on reports circulating about mastermind behind Easter Sunday Attacks
- Indian nationals continue to dominate tourist arrivals figures
- Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
- IMF asks Sri Lanka to beef up anti-graft operations
- Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
- Govt to provide benefits to unaddressed retirees in 2026 budget – Minister
- Nobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian novelist for work confronting ‘apocalyptic terror’
- Joy in Israel and Gaza as ceasefire and hostage deal is signed
- Cardinal Ranjith urges Sri Lankans to preserve heritage, warns against becoming slaves to foreign ideologies
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Joy in Israel and Gaza as ceasefire and hostage deal is signed
Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday (Oct 9) to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the war in Gaza. MORE..
Nobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian novelist for work confronting ‘apocalyptic terror’
The 2025 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist who said his dark and difficult novels aim to examine reality “to the point of madness.” MORE..
Govt to provide benefits to unaddressed retirees in 2026 budget – Minister
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Chandana Abayaratne, announced that a significant number of retired public servants whose salaries were not increased in the 2025 Budget will receive due benefits in the 2026 Budget. MORE..
IMF asks Sri Lanka to beef up anti-graft operations
The International Monetary Fund asked cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday to strengthen its anti-corruption agency and accelerate prosecutions after a review of a bailout that began in 2023. MORE..
Indian nationals continue to dominate tourist arrivals figures
A total of 34,046 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Police issue clarification on reports circulating about mastermind behind Easter Sunday Attacks
The Police Media Division has stated that a false news report is circulating on social media claiming that retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravi Seneviratne told the Parliamentary High Posts Committee that the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks has been identified and that India is behind it. MORE..
Starmer meets Modi on his first visit to India
Sir Keir Starmer has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to the country. MORE..
29 mobile phones found in Boossa high-security prison
A total of 29 mobile phones have been recovered today from wards A, C, and D of the Boossa High-Security Prison, which houses some of Sri Lanka’s most dangerous criminals. MORE..
Two arrested for defrauding Rs. 200 million by promising employment in Europe
Two individuals connected to a large-scale scam involving nearly Rs. 200 million, falsely promising jobs in European countries, have been arrested by officers of the Special Investigations Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment. MORE..
Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday after Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday under a US plan to end the war in Gaza and the country’s military will complete the first part of a partial withdrawal from the enclave within 24 hours of the deal being signed, said a source briefed on details of the agreement. MORE..
13 bank accounts linked to Backhoe Saman’s wife and associates frozen: CID informs court
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (9) that 13 bank accounts belonging to Shadhika Lakshani — the wife of Backhoe Saman, who is currently in remand custody — and her close associates have been frozen. MORE..
PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision shortly
Approximately 500 individuals submitted opinions and suggestions during public consultation sessions held in relation to the third electricity tariff revision proposed for this year, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) stated. MORE..
Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit
Afghanistan’s UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces. MORE..
Colombo Port generates Rs. 32 billion profit in first 8 months of 2025
The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit of Rs. 32.2 billion during the first eight months of 2025, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation stated. MORE..
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on fifth review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. MORE..
Nobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian novelist for work confronting ‘apocalyptic terror’
The 2025 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist who said his dark and difficult novels aim to examine reality “to the point of madness.” MORE..
Govt to provide benefits to unaddressed retirees in 2026 budget – Minister
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Chandana Abayaratne, announced that a significant number of retired public servants whose salaries were not increased in the 2025 Budget will receive due benefits in the 2026 Budget. MORE..
IMF asks Sri Lanka to beef up anti-graft operations
The International Monetary Fund asked cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday to strengthen its anti-corruption agency and accelerate prosecutions after a review of a bailout that began in 2023. MORE..
Indian nationals continue to dominate tourist arrivals figures
A total of 34,046 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Police issue clarification on reports circulating about mastermind behind Easter Sunday Attacks
The Police Media Division has stated that a false news report is circulating on social media claiming that retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravi Seneviratne told the Parliamentary High Posts Committee that the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks has been identified and that India is behind it. MORE..
Starmer meets Modi on his first visit to India
Sir Keir Starmer has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to the country. MORE..
29 mobile phones found in Boossa high-security prison
A total of 29 mobile phones have been recovered today from wards A, C, and D of the Boossa High-Security Prison, which houses some of Sri Lanka’s most dangerous criminals. MORE..
Two arrested for defrauding Rs. 200 million by promising employment in Europe
Two individuals connected to a large-scale scam involving nearly Rs. 200 million, falsely promising jobs in European countries, have been arrested by officers of the Special Investigations Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment. MORE..
Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday after Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday under a US plan to end the war in Gaza and the country’s military will complete the first part of a partial withdrawal from the enclave within 24 hours of the deal being signed, said a source briefed on details of the agreement. MORE..
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Technology
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker looks to add battery power to its hybrid and petrol-engine models. MORE..
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google will serve as the official cloud provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has joined LA28 as a founding partner, organisers said on Wednesday, in a deal that also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal’s U.S. coverage. MORE..
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier. MORE..
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Monday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to benefit from strong investor demand. MORE..
Entertainment
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Lanka Events, the leading overseas Sri Lankan film distributor based in Sydney and a strategic partner of TV Derana, has announced the global release of Vihanga Premaya (Peacock Lament), the 2025 Derana-Lux Cinema of Tomorrow Film Award winner for Best Film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dr. Sanjeewa Pushpakumara. MORE..
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Country singer Dolly Parton sought to reassure fans about her health on Wednesday (Oct 8) after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death. MORE..
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court today denied actress Shilpa Shetty permission to travel to Sri Lanka for a YouTube event, saying she should first pay Rs 600 million in fraud charges before the matter is considered. MORE..
Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025
Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera, Founder and Artistic Director of the “ANAYA” Collection, has made history as the first Sri Lankan to present a collection at the Paris Fashion Week 2025. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
298.9214 | 306.3939 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
399.6941 | 412.2531 |
Europe
Euro |
346.7156 | 358.1261 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.4946 | 385.6010 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
213.1108 | 220.9795 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
195.0568 | 204.3178 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.1268 | 238.5368 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9508 | 2.0193 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 802.6790 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 990.5663 |
Oman
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Rial | 785.9799 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 83.0250 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.6809 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.3988 |
Sports
Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka’s football team beat a higher-ranked Turkmenistan at Colombo Racecourse in the AFC Asian Cup qualification on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. MORE..
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
The organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced that Indian cricketers will feature in the tournament for the first time when its sixth edition begins on December 1. MORE..
