Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. MORE..
- Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
- Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam released
- Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
- 5-year-old child drowns in swimming pool during training activity
- 47 Indian fishermen taken into custody for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
- Oil prices fall on Gaza plan, fading Middle East risk premium
- Fire breaks out at Tea Factory in Nallathanniya
- UN Secretary-General welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
- Sri Lanka marks 151st World Post Day today
- Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
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Sri Lanka marks 151st World Post Day today
Today (9) marks the 151st World Post Day, which is being commemorated around the globe. MORE..
UN Secretary-General welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in the Gaza Strip. MORE..
Fire breaks out at Tea Factory in Nallathanniya
A fire broke out at a tea factory in Nallathanniya at approximately 1:00 a.m. today (9). MORE..
Oil prices fall on Gaza plan, fading Middle East risk premium
Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a plan to end the war in Gaza, weighing on oil’s war risk premium and pushing investors to sell. MORE..
47 Indian fishermen taken into custody for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Five Indian boats along with 47 fishermen taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off Talaimannar and Delft Island.
5-year-old child drowns in swimming pool during training activity
A 5-year-old child tragically drowned in a swimming pool in Nugegoda last evening (8), police stated. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam released
The re-scrutinized results of the 2024 GCE Ordinary Level Examination have been released. MORE..
Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha
A woman and a man have been arrested while at a house in ‘Pahala Biyanwila’, Kadawatha, along with 12 kilograms of narcotics this evening (8), police said. MORE..
Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini
It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown
Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue. MORE..
Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary
An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the TV Derana head office premises today (8), invoking blessings for the 20th anniversary of ‘TV Derana’. MORE..
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Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. MORE..
10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. MORE..
Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint appropriate officers among those engaged in the state service, Police service, Audit service and provincial government service as well as in the state corporations on temporary basis to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
UN Secretary-General welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in the Gaza Strip. MORE..
Fire breaks out at Tea Factory in Nallathanniya
A fire broke out at a tea factory in Nallathanniya at approximately 1:00 a.m. today (9). MORE..
Oil prices fall on Gaza plan, fading Middle East risk premium
Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a plan to end the war in Gaza, weighing on oil’s war risk premium and pushing investors to sell. MORE..
47 Indian fishermen taken into custody for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Five Indian boats along with 47 fishermen taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off Talaimannar and Delft Island.
5-year-old child drowns in swimming pool during training activity
A 5-year-old child tragically drowned in a swimming pool in Nugegoda last evening (8), police stated. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam released
The re-scrutinized results of the 2024 GCE Ordinary Level Examination have been released. MORE..
Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha
A woman and a man have been arrested while at a house in ‘Pahala Biyanwila’, Kadawatha, along with 12 kilograms of narcotics this evening (8), police said. MORE..
Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini
It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
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Technology
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google will serve as the official cloud provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has joined LA28 as a founding partner, organisers said on Wednesday, in a deal that also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal’s U.S. coverage. MORE..
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier. MORE..
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Monday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to benefit from strong investor demand. MORE..
French prosecutors probe Apple’s Siri following complaint
French prosecutors probe Apple’s Siri following complaint
French prosecutors said on Monday they are investigating tech giant Apple’s voice assistant Siri after receiving a complaint from a tech researcher accusing the company of illicit data collection. MORE..
Entertainment
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court today denied actress Shilpa Shetty permission to travel to Sri Lanka for a YouTube event, saying she should first pay Rs 600 million in fraud charges before the matter is considered. MORE..
Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025
Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera, Founder and Artistic Director of the “ANAYA” Collection, has made history as the first Sri Lankan to present a collection at the Paris Fashion Week 2025. MORE..
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs requests to serve sentence at low-level New Jersey jail
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs requests to serve sentence at low-level New Jersey jail
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence, telling a judge Monday that the facility’s drug treatment program will help him stay clean. MORE..
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records
Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has already secured the UK’s biggest opening week of 2025, after selling 304,000 copies since Friday. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
298.7889 | 306.2968 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
399.0104 | 411.5921 |
Europe
Euro |
345.9376 | 357.3606 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.3571 | 385.5157 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.6341 | 220.5214 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
193.9555 | 203.1815 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
228.9409 | 238.2235 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9500 | 2.0186 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 802.4155 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 986.9671 |
Oman
|
Rial | 785.6491 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 82.9878 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.6534 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.3642 |
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. MORE..
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
The organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced that Indian cricketers will feature in the tournament for the first time when its sixth edition begins on December 1. MORE..
Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as the men’s team’s batting coach and spin bowling coach, respectively. The two will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge in their respective roles. MORE..
