Hot News

Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage

Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage

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..

Video Icon
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..

Latest TV News Bulletin

Archives More ..

2026-01-25 9.00 pm (Eng) 
2026-01-24 9.00 pm (Eng) 

Archives More ..

2026-01-26 12.00 pm  6.55 pm  10.00 pm 
2026-01-25 12.00 pm  6.55 pm   

Video of the Day

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

Top Picture Story

Video Story

11 arrested transporting heroin and 'Ice' in two boats brought to Dikkowita Harbour with drug haul (English)

11 arrested transporting heroin and 'Ice' in two boats brought to Dikkowita Harbour with drug haul (English)

Sri Lankan society should not forget crisis - Former chief economic advisor to Indian govt (English)

Trade unions express views on current situation of education reforms (English)

Six police officers remanded over assault on Catholic priest in Gampaha (English)

Cold weather felt across Sri Lanka; Dense fog observed in Nuwara Eliya (English)

Implement education reforms with necessary resources - Opposition Leader (English)

GMOA's 48-hour token strike continues for second consecutive day (English)

Sri Lanka Police warns public regarding surging cybercrimes threat (English)

Teachers, parents continue to protest demanding Grade 6 reforms (English)

Former ministry secretary Anusha Palpita remanded until February 6 (English)

President and Govt. steadfast in safeguarding AG's independence – Justice Minister (English)

Various parties express views on alleged govt 'pressure' against Attorney General (English)

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm - 2026.01.23

No decision to bring impeachment motion to remove Attorney General - Justice Minister (English)

Technology

French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children

French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February

Meta halts teens’ access to AI characters globally

Meta halts teens’ access to AI characters globally

AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk

AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk

Entertainment

UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary

UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary

First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening

First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening

Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced

Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced

Ad
Ad
Ad

Exchange Rates

2026-01-26

Country

Buying

Selling

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

Country

Currency

Rate

Bahrain Dinar 821.6940
Kuwait Dinar 1,008.4743
Oman 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

U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets

West Indies announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Shai Hope to lead

Sri Lanka captain questions Harry Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ assessment after second ODI

Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to receive Padma Shri Award

Joe Root backs Harry Brook to do ‘wonderful things’ as England captain