Colombo stock market cap crosses Rs. 8 trillion for first time
The total market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the Rs. 8 trillion mark for the very first time in history today with an impressive 40.48% year-to-date (YTD) growth. MORE..
- Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal
- Trump ‘looking forward’ to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says
- Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage
- Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
- ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod
- Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed
- President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects
- Colombo stock market cap crosses Rs. 8 trillion for first time
- Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour
- Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel
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Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel
Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. MORE..
Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour
UPDATE: The 51 packages discovered floating in the seas off the southern coast, recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, have been confirmed to contain ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine), hashish, and heroin, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that state officials have a vital responsibility as the key intermediary mechanism in ensuring that the benefits of government development projects reach the people. MORE..
Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed
Israel’s military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at least six Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire. MORE..
‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a National Operational Council to implement an emergency rapid program titled “Ratama Ekata – National Operation,” an initiative which aims to eradicate the drug menace and rehabilitate drug addicts through broad public participation. MORE..
Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allow rice importers to import up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, as an alternative to Keeri Samba, which is reported to be in short supply in the local market. MORE..
Trump ‘looking forward’ to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says
U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was “looking forward” to witnessing a ceasefire deal between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia. MORE..
Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal
Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted as a main suspect in the murder of organized crime gang member Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, was arrested in Nepal following a special operation carried out in that country, under diplomatic assistance, Police stated. MORE..
Easter Sunday attacks: Court to hear petition on commission recommendations against Nilantha Jayawardena
The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a hearing be held on March 24, 2025 to examine the facts of a writ petition filed requesting that instructions be issued to the Attorney General and the Inspector General of Police...MORE..
Motor Traffic Dept. confirms no disruptions to its services
The Department of Motor Traffic states that its operations are continuing without any interruptions. MORE..
Phone numbers of Australia PM and Donald Trump Jr publicly listed on website
The private phone numbers of several high-profile figures including Australia’s Prime Minister and Donald Trump Jr have been published on a US website. MORE..
Underworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ arrested in Dubai
Notorious underworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as ‘Bus Lalith’, has been arrested in Dubai. MORE..
PM Harini holds talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. MORE..
Shasheendra Rajapaksa granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act. MORE..
Several packages suspected to contain narcotics recovered in southern seas
A number of packages suspected to contain narcotics have been recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while floating in seas off the Southern coast. MORE..
Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour
UPDATE: The 51 packages discovered floating in the seas off the southern coast, recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, have been confirmed to contain ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine), hashish, and heroin, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that state officials have a vital responsibility as the key intermediary mechanism in ensuring that the benefits of government development projects reach the people. MORE..
Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed
Israel’s military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at least six Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire. MORE..
‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a National Operational Council to implement an emergency rapid program titled “Ratama Ekata – National Operation,” an initiative which aims to eradicate the drug menace and rehabilitate drug addicts through broad public participation. MORE..
Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allow rice importers to import up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, as an alternative to Keeri Samba, which is reported to be in short supply in the local market. MORE..
Trump ‘looking forward’ to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says
U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was “looking forward” to witnessing a ceasefire deal between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia. MORE..
Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal
Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted as a main suspect in the murder of organized crime gang member Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, was arrested in Nepal following a special operation carried out in that country, under diplomatic assistance, Police stated. MORE..
Easter Sunday attacks: Court to hear petition on commission recommendations against Nilantha Jayawardena
The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a hearing be held on March 24, 2025 to examine the facts of a writ petition filed requesting that instructions be issued to the Attorney General and the Inspector General of Police...MORE..
Motor Traffic Dept. confirms no disruptions to its services
The Department of Motor Traffic states that its operations are continuing without any interruptions. MORE..
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Technology
What you need to know as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support
Microsoft will cease customer support for its operating system Windows 10 on Oct. 14 and is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11. MORE..
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade
Microsoft is ending support for its Windows 10 operating system, which means from Wednesday 14 October, these computers may be at risk. MORE..
Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off
Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off
US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China sparked a massive cryptocurrency sell-off late Friday that exposed risky leverage in the space. MORE..
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
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..
Entertainment
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..
Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent
Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent
Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including The Godfather, Annie Hall, Father of the Bride and Something’s Gotta Give. MORE..
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Netflix recently released the first look at Man vs Baby, a new comedy starring Rowan Atkinson. This show is a follow-up to his 2022 hit series, Man vs Bee, and it is set to premiere on December 11, 2025. MORE..
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
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..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
298.8494 | 306.3310 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
397.4976 | 410.0217 |
Europe
Euro |
344.5890 | 355.9069 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
368.7804 | 383.8151 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
211.5572 | 219.3277 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
192.3073 | 201.5137 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
228.4487 | 237.7021 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9523 | 2.0208 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
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Dinar | 802.6365 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 985.8188 |
Oman
|
Rial | 785.9384 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 83.0161 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.6874 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.3855 |
Sports
Sri Lanka post 258/6 against New Zealand in ICC Women’s WC
Nilakshi de Silva scored an unbeaten 55 off 28 balls as Sri Lanka posted 258 for six against New Zealand in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match on Tuesday. She struck seven fours and a six during her innings. MORE..
Women’s WC: Malki, Piumi come in as Sri Lanka opt to bat against New Zealand
Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the 15th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup, here at the R. Premadasa Stadium. MORE..
Afghanistan to boycott tri-series with Pakistan amid cross-border hostilities?
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly preparing contingency plans after Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in November became doubtful due to escalating military tensions between the two nations. MORE..
No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series
Kane Williamson was missing from the New Zealand squad named on Monday for the Twenty20 series against England later this month because of a “minor medical issue”, coach Rob Walter said. MORE..
Women’s World Cup: India’s Smriti Mandhana scripts world record
India batter Smriti Mandhana on Sunday scripted history during the Women’s ODI World Cup match against Australia in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
