Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka’s local currency debt rating to ‘CC’
Fitch on Thursday downgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term local-currency debt rating by two notches to “CC” from “CCC”, citing a probable local-currency debt default in the face of high interest costs and tight domestic financing conditions. MORE..
- Tuition class teacher accused of rape arrested
- Minister Sabry calls on USAID administrator
- Water supply for parts of Colombo interrupted tonight
- Japan extends grant assistance for humanitarian demining in north & east
- Fairly heavy rainfall above 75mm in several provinces
- Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka’s local currency debt rating to ‘CC’
- Wanindu reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
- Act on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment to be presented to Parliament soon – President
- Sri Lanka targeting 1.5 million tourist arrivals next year
- University entrance cut-off marks for 2021 A/L exam out today
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University entrance cut-off marks for 2021 A/L exam out today
University entrance cut-off marks for the candidates of 2021 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination will be released this afternoon (Dec. 02), the University Grants Commission (UGC) says. MORE..
Minister Sabry calls on USAID administrator
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, calling on USAID Administrator Samantha Power in Washington DC, has held discussions on obtaining further assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Water supply for parts of Colombo interrupted tonight
The water supply for parts of Colombo will be interrupted at 10.00 p.m. today (Dec. 02) for 15 hours, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. MORE..
Japan extends grant assistance for humanitarian demining in north & east
The government of Japan has provided a total sum of USD 648,148 (approximately Rs. 232 million) to the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) for humanitarian demining activities in the North and East Sri Lanka. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 75mm in several provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Wanindu reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka player Wanindu Hasaranga has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against Afghanistan in Pallekele on Wednesday. MORE..
Act on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment to be presented to Parliament soon – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that a bill on gender equality and women’s empowerment will be submitted to Parliament soon and he has instructed the women parliamentarians’ caucus to prepare the bill. MORE..
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December 1, 2022 10:06 pm
Sri Lanka targeting 1.5 million tourist arrivals next year
Sri Lanka aims to attract nearly 1.5 million tourists in 2023, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said, adding that their main focus lies for the year 2024. MORE..
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December 1, 2022 7:28 pm
Tuition class teacher accused of rape arrested
Police have arrested a tuition class teacher over an alleged incident of raping a 15-year-old girl in the Pannala area. MORE..
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December 1, 2022 7:25 pm
Special notice on third term of schools
The Ministry of Education says December 02 (Friday) will be a holiday for all government and government-approved private schools in the country. MORE..
China set to loosen COVID curbs after week of historic protests
China is set to announce in coming days an easing of its COVID-19 quarantine protocols and a reduction in mass testing, sources told Reuters, a marked shift in policy after anger over the world’s toughest curbs fuelled widespread protests. MORE..
Sri Lanka aims to return to pre-crisis growth by 2026 - Semasinghe
Sri Lanka aims to restore growth to pre-crisis levels in 2026, Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said on Wednesday, with policymakers intent on meeting a December deadline to present proposals that might help unlock an International Monetary Fund bail-out. MORE..
PUCSL chairman says electricity tariff revision not required at the moment
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has not requested an electricity tariff revision so far and there is no requirement for a tariff revision at the moment, says the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake. MORE..
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December 1, 2022 4:50 pm
One dead, several others injured after bus collides with train
One person has been reported dead this afternoon (Dec. 01) following a collision between a bus and a train at Ariyalai, Jaffna. MORE..
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December 1, 2022 4:41 pm
Revised visa fees come into effect from today
The revised visa fees and other charges levied by the Department of Immigration and Emigration are due to come into effect today (01 Dec). MORE..
Minister Sabry calls on USAID administrator
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, calling on USAID Administrator Samantha Power in Washington DC, has held discussions on obtaining further assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Water supply for parts of Colombo interrupted tonight
The water supply for parts of Colombo will be interrupted at 10.00 p.m. today (Dec. 02) for 15 hours, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. MORE..
Japan extends grant assistance for humanitarian demining in north & east
The government of Japan has provided a total sum of USD 648,148 (approximately Rs. 232 million) to the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) for humanitarian demining activities in the North and East Sri Lanka. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 75mm in several provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Wanindu reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka player Wanindu Hasaranga has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against Afghanistan in Pallekele on Wednesday. MORE..
Act on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment to be presented to Parliament soon – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that a bill on gender equality and women’s empowerment will be submitted to Parliament soon and he has instructed the women parliamentarians’ caucus to prepare the bill. MORE..
Sri Lanka targeting 1.5 million tourist arrivals next year
Sri Lanka aims to attract nearly 1.5 million tourists in 2023, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said, adding that their main focus lies for the year 2024. MORE..
Tuition class teacher accused of rape arrested
Police have arrested a tuition class teacher over an alleged incident of raping a 15-year-old girl in the Pannala area. MORE..
Special notice on third term of schools
The Ministry of Education says December 02 (Friday) will be a holiday for all government and government-approved private schools in the country. MORE..
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Sports
23 Sri Lankan players among registrations for 2023 IPL auction
A total of 991 players have signed up to be a part of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Player Auction. MORE..
Croatia advances at World Cup as 0-0 draw eliminates Belgium
Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a 0-0 draw against Belgium, whose group-stage exit will likely usher in the breakup of its talented but underachieving generation of players. MORE..
Wanindu reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka player Wanindu Hasaranga has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against Afghanistan in Pallekele on Wednesday. MORE..
FIFA World Cup: Australia pull off historic win to qualify for round of 16
Mathew Leckie’s strike did wonders for Australia as they beat Denmark 1-0 to qualify for round of 16 in FIFA World Cup 2022. MORE..
Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka clinches thriller to level series 1-1
Sri Lanka have tied the three-match ODI series by 1-1 at home against Afghanistan by chasing a record target in Pallekele on Wednesday (November 30). MORE..
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YouTube fixes crash issues on iOS app, after receiving complaints
Google-owned YouTube on Thursday said that it has fixed crash issues on the iOS application that “many” users reported. MORE..
Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising
Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising
Elon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. MORE..
Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant
Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant
Apple supplier Foxconn has apologised for a “technical error” in its payment systems, a day after its iPhone factory in China was rocked by angry protests. MORE..
Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of ex-president’s account
Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of ex-president’s account
Donald Trump on Saturday said he had no interest in returning to Twitter even as a slim majority voted in favor of reinstating the former U.S. President, who was banned from the social media service for inciting violence, in a poll organized by new owner Elon Musk. MORE..
Entertainment
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79
Christine McVie, who played with Fleetwood Mac and wrote some of their most famous songs, has died aged 79, her family has said. MORE..
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Top Gun’ And ‘Die Hard’ Star, Dies At 66
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Top Gun’ And ‘Die Hard’ Star, Dies At 66
Actor Clarence Gilyard Junior, best known for his role in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Die Hard, has died. He was 66. MORE..
Irene Cara, star of 1980s classics ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance,’ dead at 63
Irene Cara, star of 1980s classics ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance,’ dead at 63
Irene Cara, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress and singer-songwriter best known for her work in the 1980s cult movies “Flashdance” and “Fame,” has died, her publicist said on Saturday. MORE..
Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu jailed to 13 years for sex crimes
Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu jailed to 13 years for sex crimes
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of sex crimes. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
361.2537 | 371.7275 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
433.8229 | 450.5739 |
Europe
Euro |
373.9781 | 389.3596 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
378.6850 | 397.3712 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
266.7168 | 278.9469 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
243.2321 | 254.6857 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
263.8142 | 275.0946 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.6207 | 2.7296 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 963.3048 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,182.0667 |
Oman
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Rial | 943.3016 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 99.2295 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 96.6124 |
UAE
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Dirham | 98.8783 |
