173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
A total of 173 individuals remain unaccounted due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
- Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
- Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
- Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
- Katunayake logs today’s highest temperature
- Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drive safe‑haven rush
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- Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
- Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
- Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
The Israeli military says it has retrieved the body of the last hostage in Gaza, paving the way for the next phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan to get under way. MORE..
Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division of the Egoda Uyana Police Station has died in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. MORE..
Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
A special reception to welcome distinguished guests was held at the India House in Colombo this evening (26) in commemoration of the 77th Republic Day of India. MORE..
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Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses – Patali
The country is losing approximately two gigawatt-hours of electricity per day due to the controversial coal tender, former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has stated. MORE..
Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drive safe‑haven rush
Gold prices marched to record levels above $5,100 on Monday, as investors sought a safe haven away from international political tension, and silver and platinum also scaled all-time highs. MORE..
Katunayake logs today’s highest temperature
The highest temperature recorded in the country today (26) was 34.6°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
A number of adolescents have developed various mental health disorders as a result of excessive dependence on mobile phones, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Senani Wijethunga has stated. MORE..
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
At least 11 people were killed and another dozen injured when gunmen opened fire on locals who had gathered at a football pitch in the city of Salamanca in central Mexico on Sunday. MORE..
Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has warned that unless existing issues are resolved promptly, it may be compelled to launch trade union action. MORE..
Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national’s attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa
A Bangladeshi national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to travel to Spain using a forged visa. MORE..
Nine including foreign couple injured in car-van collision on Anuradhapura–Kandy road
At least nine individuals, including a foreign couple, have been injured following a head-on collision between a car and a van on the Anuradhapura–Kandy main road. MORE..
Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends
Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip’s key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the territory is complete. MORE..
President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to launch a national programme under the theme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda” to promptly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities. MORE..
Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds
Criminal behavior among youth aged between 16 and 22 years has increased over the past 10 years, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando stated. MORE..
Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division of the Egoda Uyana Police Station has died in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. MORE..
Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
A special reception to welcome distinguished guests was held at the India House in Colombo this evening (26) in commemoration of the 77th Republic Day of India. MORE..
Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses – Patali
The country is losing approximately two gigawatt-hours of electricity per day due to the controversial coal tender, former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has stated. MORE..
Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drive safe‑haven rush
Gold prices marched to record levels above $5,100 on Monday, as investors sought a safe haven away from international political tension, and silver and platinum also scaled all-time highs. MORE..
Katunayake logs today’s highest temperature
The highest temperature recorded in the country today (26) was 34.6°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
A number of adolescents have developed various mental health disorders as a result of excessive dependence on mobile phones, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Senani Wijethunga has stated. MORE..
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
At least 11 people were killed and another dozen injured when gunmen opened fire on locals who had gathered at a football pitch in the city of Salamanca in central Mexico on Sunday. MORE..
Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has warned that unless existing issues are resolved promptly, it may be compelled to launch trade union action. MORE..
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French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children
French lawmakers on Monday (Jan 26) were set to vote on draft legislation to ban social media for under-15s, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. MORE..
Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February
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A new and improved Siri may finally make an appearance, but this time, it could be with a Google Gemini glow up. MORE..
Meta halts teens’ access to AI characters globally
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Meta Platforms said on Friday it will suspend teenagers’ access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it builds an updated iteration of those for teen users. MORE..
AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk
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Entertainment
UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary
A rare UK-Canada natural history co-pro will follow inhabitants at the world’s largest baby elephant sanctuary. MORE..
First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening
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First lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening on Saturday of a new film documenting her life in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the White House said. MORE..
Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a Taiwan skyscraper without a rope, harness or safety equipment. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced
Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced
The much-anticipated release date of Siddharth Anand’s King, led by Shah Rukh Khan, is out. Set to be a major festive release, the film will hit the screens on December 24, 2026. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
306.0306 | 313.5677 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
417.1428 | 429.8203 |
Europe
Euro |
361.8096 | 373.4614 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
391.1485 | 406.6670 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.3358 | 230.3598 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
209.6809 | 219.0552 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.5350 | 248.8625 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9776 | 2.0441 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 821.6940 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,008.4743 |
Oman
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Rial | 804.7048 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.9987 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.6164 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.3461 |
Sports
U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets
Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 4 wickets in a Super Sixes Group 1 encounter of the Under-19 World Cup at Windhoek. MORE..
West Indies announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Shai Hope to lead
West Indies have announced their squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The 15-member squad will be captained by Shai Hope. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain questions Harry Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ assessment after second ODI
Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, has questioned England’s condemnation of the pitch at the R Premadasa for the second ODI in Colombo by pointing out that 440 runs were scored in the match. MORE..
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to receive Padma Shri Award
Harmanpreet Kaur and Rohit Sharma were among several sportspersons honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour. The central government announced a list of 131 awards on Sunday which included the two World Cup winning captains. MORE..
Joe Root backs Harry Brook to do ‘wonderful things’ as England captain
Joe Root believes Harry Brook will do “wonderful things” as England captain. MORE..
