Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks’ time to appear before FCID
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27), has informed that she is unable to do so due to personal reasons. MORE..
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Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted
The six police officers attached to the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested and later remanded for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, have been interdicted, Sri Lanka Police said.
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Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID
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President to inaugurate ‘Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda’ national programme today
To rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities, the government will launch the national programme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda”, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (27), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
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Few showers expected in parts of the island today
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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
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Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
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Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
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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..
Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted
The six police officers attached to the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested and later remanded for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, have been interdicted, Sri Lanka Police said.
Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla
A Woman Police Constable attached to the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) has been arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police while in possession of 04 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, police said.
Radiologic technologists to launch island-wide strike tomorrow
The Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association (GRTA) has decided to launch an island-wide continuous strike in government hospitals starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28). MORE..
Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID
Former Minister P. Harrison has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at around 8:45 a.m. today (27). MORE..
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Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
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WhatsApp is not secure: Elon Musk comes after Meta in latest X post
Billionaire Elon Musk took to X to slam Meta’s WhatsApp after whistleblowers said private chats on the messaging platform can be read by the company, despite promises of end-to-end encryption. MORE..
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks. MORE..
French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children
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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Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. MORE..
UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary
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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
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American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a Taiwan skyscraper without a rope, harness or safety equipment. MORE..
Exchange Rates
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 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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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
Pakistan set deadline for T20 World Cup boycott decision
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chair Mohsin Naqvi held talks with the country’s prime minister, Shahbaz Sharif, on Monday to discuss their participation in light of Bangladesh’s withdrawal. MORE..
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..
