All parties must work together to counter attempts to create ethnic tensions – President tells TNA MPs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says he held a meeting with a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), this afternoon (19) at the Presidential Secretariat following a request made by the party. MORE..
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- All parties must work together to counter attempts to create ethnic tensions – President tells TNA MPs
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Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held a constructive meeting in Brussels, Belgium this afternoon with Bernd Lange, Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the International Trade Committee (INTA), and EU GSP+ Rapporteur. MORE..
CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a notice to the public regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..
Proposal seeking select committee to probe release of 323 containers presented to parliament
A proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to look into the release of 323 containers without mandatory physical inspection and to report to Parliament was presented to Parliament today. MORE..
Low pressure area likely to intensify and near Sri Lanka’s northern coast
The Department of Meteorology says that a fresh low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around Saturday (November 22). MORE..
Two arrested over foreign employment scams
Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with large-scale foreign employment scams, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) stated. MORE..
Two night mail trains cancelled today
Sri Lanka Railways announced that two night mail trains operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla railway stations will be cancelled today (19). MORE..
ITAK MPs meet President for talks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a special discussion with several parliamentarians and representatives of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK). MORE..
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters and army helicopters battled a fire Wednesday that burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan, killing one person, injuring another and forcing more than 170 people to evacuate. MORE..
India to host Colombo Security Conclave NSA meeting tomorrow
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Namal Rajapaksa rejects reports circulating about his degree certificates
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has rejected the reports currently being circulated regarding his degree and education qualifications. MORE..
Appeals Court orders report on measures to prevent human–elephant conflict
The Court of Appeal today directed the Minister of Wildlife and several other respondents to submit a report detailing the measures taken by the government to prevent human–elephant conflict. MORE..
China bans Japanese seafood as diplomatic dispute deepens
China informed Japan on Wednesday that it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, media outlets reported - a decision which comes amid an escalating diplomatic dispute between Asia’s top two economies. MORE..
Committee appointed to draft service constitution for specialist doctors
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump’s offer of military intervention against cartels
Mexico’s president on Tuesday ruled out allowing U.S. strikes against cartels on Mexican soil, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was willing to do whatever it takes to stop drugs entering the U.S. MORE..
Upcountry train derailment occurred at previously identified hazardous site – Minister
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake stated today (19) in Parliament that the location where a Colombo-bound train derailed along the upcountry line had previously been identified as a hazardous area. MORE..
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CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a notice to the public regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..
Proposal seeking select committee to probe release of 323 containers presented to parliament
A proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to look into the release of 323 containers without mandatory physical inspection and to report to Parliament was presented to Parliament today. MORE..
Low pressure area likely to intensify and near Sri Lanka’s northern coast
The Department of Meteorology says that a fresh low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around Saturday (November 22). MORE..
Two arrested over foreign employment scams
Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with large-scale foreign employment scams, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) stated. MORE..
Two night mail trains cancelled today
Sri Lanka Railways announced that two night mail trains operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla railway stations will be cancelled today (19). MORE..
ITAK MPs meet President for talks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a special discussion with several parliamentarians and representatives of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK). MORE..
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters and army helicopters battled a fire Wednesday that burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan, killing one person, injuring another and forcing more than 170 people to evacuate. MORE..
India to host Colombo Security Conclave NSA meeting tomorrow
The Seventh Meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) will be held in New Delhi tomorrow (20), the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa rejects reports circulating about his degree certificates
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has rejected the reports currently being circulated regarding his degree and education qualifications. MORE..
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Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasizing that the new capabilities will be immediately available in several profit-generating products like its search engine. MORE..
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as traders grow cautious
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as traders grow cautious
Bitcoin fell below $90,000 for the first time in seven months on Tuesday in the latest sign that investor appetite for risk is drying up across financial markets. MORE..
X.com faces outage again: Users unable to access accounts
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Elon Musk’s X was down for thousands of users in the U.S. on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.com. MORE..
Abidur Chowdhury, celebrated designer behind iPhone Air, leaves Apple
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Abidur Chowdhury, the celebrated designer of iPhone Air fame, has left Apple, unsettling the consumer electronics giant’s design team, news agency Bloomberg reported on November 18. MORE..
Entertainment
Miss Universe judge quits scandal-ridden pageant
Two Miss Universe judges have resigned days before the annual beauty pageant, with one of them accusing organisers of rigging the selection process. MORE..
Disney unveils 1st teaser for live-action ‘Moana,’ sailing into theaters next year
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Disney has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of the animated film “Moana.” MORE..
Eminem sues Australian beach brand ‘Swim Shady’
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US rapper Eminem has taken legal action against an Australian beachwear company called Swim Shady, saying its name is too similar to his trademarked rap pseudonym Slim Shady. MORE..
France’s Louvre Museum closes gallery due to structural weakness
France’s Louvre Museum closes gallery due to structural weakness
France’s Louvre Museum on Monday closed a gallery hosting Greek vases and office spaces as its structures designed in the 1930s are in a dire state, the world’s most visited museum said, less than a month after a daring heist exposed its vulnerabilities. MORE..
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USA
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UK
Sterling Pound |
398.5184 | 411.0621 |
Europe
Euro |
351.2128 | 362.5853 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
377.6010 | 392.5566 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
216.1782 | 224.0675 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
195.3959 | 204.6759 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
231.9113 | 241.1987 |
Japan
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Dinar | 816.3860 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,002.6573 |
Oman
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Rial | 799.4434 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.4706 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.0740 |
UAE
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Dirham | 83.8059 |
Sports
Curacao become smallest-ever nation to qualify for World Cup
Curacao have become the smallest ever country to qualify for a World Cup finals after hanging on for a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on the last day of Concacaf qualfiying. MORE..
Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic Football World Cup spots
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots. MORE..
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe in tri-series opener in Rawalpindi
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe in the tri-nation series opener by five wickets on Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. MORE..
ICC fines Pakistan’s Babar Azam for Code of Conduct breach
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Pakistan’s batter Babar Azam for violating the Code of Conduct during the third match against Sri Lanka. MORE..
Donald Trump to host Cristiano Ronaldo at White House ahead of Saudi crown prince’s US visit
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump is set to host Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo at the White House on Wednesday, reports MSNow’s White House Correspondent, Jake Traylor. MORE..
