200kg of suspected narcotics found floating at sea off Beruwala
A total of two parcels containing around 100 kilograms each of suspected narcotics were recovered during a joint operation conducted by the Western Province North Police Crime Division and the Sri Lanka Navy this morning (18). MORE..
- Sri Lanka signs bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Denmark
- NPP claims power in Seethawaka PS six months after the conduct of LG election
- Over 20 tons of drugs seized so far this year - Public Security Minister
- India’s US exports jump despite 50% tariffs as trade tensions ease
- “Don’t add fuel to the fire and make it worse”: Cabinet Spokesman on Trinco incident
- No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
- Seethawaka PS Chairman Election: Sarvajana Balaya councilor’s party membership suspended
- Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway
- France’s Louvre Museum closes gallery due to structural weakness
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Gazette to be issued imposing controlled prices for 350 types of medicines
Controlled prices have been set for a wide range of medicines and relevant gazette notification will be issued shortly, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced. MORE..
Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway
A chartered Embraer ERJ‑145LR carrying Democratic Republic of Congo mines minister Louis Watum Kabamba and around 20 others onboard skidded off the runway and caught fire at Kolwezi Airport on Monday. MORE..
Seethawaka PS Chairman Election: Sarvajana Balaya councilor’s party membership suspended
The Sarvajana Balaya party has decided to suspend the party membership of Chandana Premanath Mudunkotuwa for acting against the party’s decision during the vote held to elect the Chairman of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
“Don’t add fuel to the fire and make it worse”: Cabinet Spokesman on Trinco incident
If police committed any wrongdoing while removing a Buddha statue that had been placed at a temple premises in Trincomalee, an investigation will be conducted and necessary action will be taken, Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
India’s US exports jump despite 50% tariffs as trade tensions ease
India’s goods exports to the US rose for the first time in five months in October, jumping 14.5% from September, even as Donald Trump’s steep tariffs remain in place. MORE..
Over 20 tons of drugs seized so far this year - Public Security Minister
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that over 20 tons of narcotics have been seized since January 01 up to this date. MORE..
NPP claims power in Seethawaka PS six months after the conduct of LG election
The National People’s Power (NPP) today established power in the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, over six months after the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Denmark
Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark to restructure USD 39 million of outstanding debt, marking a key milestone in the country’s External Debt Restructuring Process. MORE..
India introduces digital wallet service ‘UPI One World’ for Sri Lankan visitors
A pilot initiative to introduce UPI One World digital service for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India has been launched. MORE..
Indian HC extends birthday wishes to ex-President Mahinda
High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, has extended his best wishes to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the occasion of his 80th birthday which falls today (18). MORE..
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‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 113 mln found inside luggage left behind at BIA
A large consignment of “Kush” cannabis, with an estimated street value of Rs. 113,670,000, has been discovered yesterday (18) at the bonded warehouse containing luggage and belongings left behind by passengers and confiscated by customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Woman sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment after she was found guilty of possessing and trafficking 42.23 grams of heroin. MORE..
Train derails at Ohiya, up-country services disrupted
A train operating from Kandy to Badulla has derailed near the Ohiya Railway Station at around 4:00 a.m. this morning (18), according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Veteran radio icon Chithra Kalubowila passes away
Veteran radio presenter and journalist Chithra Kumari Kalubowila has passed away at the age of 68, family sources confirmed. MORE..
Bill seeking to abolish MPs’ pensions gets Cabinet nod
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Parliamentary Pensions Law (Repeal) Draft Bill for consideration and approval in Parliament. MORE..
Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway
A chartered Embraer ERJ‑145LR carrying Democratic Republic of Congo mines minister Louis Watum Kabamba and around 20 others onboard skidded off the runway and caught fire at Kolwezi Airport on Monday. MORE..
Seethawaka PS Chairman Election: Sarvajana Balaya councilor’s party membership suspended
The Sarvajana Balaya party has decided to suspend the party membership of Chandana Premanath Mudunkotuwa for acting against the party’s decision during the vote held to elect the Chairman of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
“Don’t add fuel to the fire and make it worse”: Cabinet Spokesman on Trinco incident
If police committed any wrongdoing while removing a Buddha statue that had been placed at a temple premises in Trincomalee, an investigation will be conducted and necessary action will be taken, Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
India’s US exports jump despite 50% tariffs as trade tensions ease
India’s goods exports to the US rose for the first time in five months in October, jumping 14.5% from September, even as Donald Trump’s steep tariffs remain in place. MORE..
Over 20 tons of drugs seized so far this year - Public Security Minister
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that over 20 tons of narcotics have been seized since January 01 up to this date. MORE..
NPP claims power in Seethawaka PS six months after the conduct of LG election
The National People’s Power (NPP) today established power in the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, over six months after the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Denmark
Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark to restructure USD 39 million of outstanding debt, marking a key milestone in the country’s External Debt Restructuring Process. MORE..
India introduces digital wallet service ‘UPI One World’ for Sri Lankan visitors
A pilot initiative to introduce UPI One World digital service for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India has been launched. MORE..
Indian HC extends birthday wishes to ex-President Mahinda
High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, has extended his best wishes to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the occasion of his 80th birthday which falls today (18). MORE..
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Technology
No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as soaring valuations and heavy investment in the sector fuel concerns of a bubble. MORE..
UK Twitter hacker who breached Obama’s account ordered to repay $5.4 million in Bitcoin
UK Twitter hacker who breached Obama’s account ordered to repay $5.4 million in Bitcoin
A man convicted over a 2020 Twitter hack that compromised accounts of high-profile figures including former U.S. President Barack Obama has been ordered to repay 4.1 million pounds ($5.40 million) worth of Bitcoin, British prosecutors said on Monday. MORE..
Elon Musk reclaims top spot as ‘world’s richest’ as Larry Ellison’s $101B AI gain evaporates
Elon Musk reclaims top spot as ‘world’s richest’ as Larry Ellison’s $101B AI gain evaporates
The title of ‘world’s richest person’ has become a revolving door, but for a brief, stunning moment in September, it swung in a surprising direction. MORE..
Google reportedly developing Android version of Apple’s NameDrop feature
Google reportedly developing Android version of Apple’s NameDrop feature
Android users may soon see a new way to exchange contact details by simply placing two phones close together. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. MORE..
Tom Cruise accepts honorary Oscar as he describes filmmaking as ‘who I am’
Tom Cruise accepts honorary Oscar as he describes filmmaking as ‘who I am’
Tom Cruise accepted an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards, delivering an emotional speech about his lifelong passion for filmmaking. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan becomes first actor to have a Dubai tower named after him
Shah Rukh Khan becomes first actor to have a Dubai tower named after him
Shah Rukh Khan was present at a grand event in Mumbai along with the founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan, as they unveiled a landmark property named Shahrukhz. MORE..
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Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
303.3219 | 311.0029 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
397.7645 | 410.3201 |
Europe
Euro |
350.3875 | 361.9388 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
378.4662 | 393.7077 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
214.5878 | 222.5082 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
194.8867 | 203.9575 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
231.0159 | 240.3510 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9457 | 2.0154 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 816.6231 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,003.5217 |
Oman
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Rial | 799.7286 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.4637 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.1011 |
UAE
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Dirham | 83.8358 |
Sports
Leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth added to Sri Lanka T20I squad
Leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth has been added to the national squad for the T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan. MORE..
Netherlands qualify for World Cup, Poland in play-offs
The Netherlands sealed their 2026 World Cup berth on Monday with a dominant 4-0 victory against Lithuania in Amsterdam. MORE..
Germany qualify for 2026 World Cup with 6-0 demolition of Slovakia
Germany secured a place at next year’s World Cup by crushing Slovakia 6-0 in their final qualifier on Monday, pummeling them into submission with four goals in the first half, and sending their opponents into a playoff in March. MORE..
Jake Paul to face former heavyweight champion Joshua in Miami in December
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight-round professional heavyweight bout on December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Most Valuable Promotions announced on Monday. MORE..
Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka during T20I tri-series, Asalanka to return home due to illness
Dasun Shanaka has been named the captain of the Sri Lanka team for the upcoming T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Zimbabwe. MORE..
