Sri Lanka participates in Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable
Sri Lanka has participated in the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) in Washington DC, which brings together debtor countries and creditors, in a bid to build greater common understanding among key stakeholders on debt sustainability, debt restructuring challenges and ways to address them. MORE..
- Ottawa mass killing suspect not seeking bail
- Semasinghe optimistic of transforming Sri Lanka to a debt sustainable country
- Oil steadies after surge following reported Israeli attack on Iran
- Heat advisory issued for seven provinces
- Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
- Indian election: K. Nalini becomes first resident of Sri Lankan refugee camp to vote
- Declared general amnesty not applicable for commissioned tri-forces officers marked AWOL
- Four including naval officers nabbed with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 7.5mn
- Fortified rice distribution begins to provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren
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Fortified rice distribution begins to provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren
The distribution of fortified rice, supplied by the World Food Program (WFP) on behalf of the program initiated under the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to provide a nutritious meal for schoolchildren, commenced today, (19) at the Veyangoda warehouse complex. MORE..
Four including naval officers nabbed with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 7.5mn
Four individuals, including naval officers, have been arrested while in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’). MORE..
Declared general amnesty not applicable for commissioned tri-forces officers marked AWOL
The general amnesty period announced from 20 April to 20 May for members of the tri-forces who have been marked as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) is not applicable for Commissioned Officers who are marked as AWOL, the Ministry of Defence clarified. MORE..
Indian election: K. Nalini becomes first resident of Sri Lankan refugee camp to vote
Friday, April 19, 2024, was a special day for K. Nalini, as the 38-year-old homemaker from the Kottapattu camp for Sri Lankan refugees in Tiruchi district, became the first naturalised Indian national from her community to exercise her franchise at the booth at St. Lourdes Primary School. MORE..
Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average on Friday morning fell as much as 1,346.7 yen, or 3.5%, from the previous day’s close as market players reacted to reports of Israel striking Iran with missiles. MORE..
Heat advisory issued for seven provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning that extreme heat can be expected in parts of the island tomorrow (20). MORE..
Oil steadies after surge following reported Israeli attack on Iran
Oil slipped on Friday after prices spiked earlier on reports that Israel had attacked Iran as market fears of a major escalation to hostilities in the Mideast appeared to ease. MORE..
Semasinghe optimistic of transforming Sri Lanka to a debt sustainable country
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the government is confident of reaching resolution with commercial creditors and the private bondholders which will enable Sri Lanka to be a debt sustainable country, as the engagements with them are underway. MORE..
Ottawa mass killing suspect not seeking bail
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. MORE..
Kenya’s defence chief and 9 senior officers killed in helicopter crash
Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said. MORE..
Presidential election: SJB floats potential backing of UNP for Sajith
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says that if the United National Party (UNP) supports Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election, consideration may be given to offering a position to current President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
India heads to the polls in world’s biggest election
Polls opened Friday for the first and largest phase of India’s marathon general election, kicking off a vote in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to win a rare third consecutive term. MORE..
Medicine procurement scandal: TISL files petition, seeks to recover costs incurred
The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a fundamental rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental rights have been violated through the purchase of certain types of drugs including Human Immunoglobulin vials, without following the proper procurement process. MORE..
Election body says it cannot intervene to resolve SLFP’s infighting
The Election Commission says it has no legal authorization to intervene to resolve the internal rifts of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). MORE..
Fr. Cyril Gamini arrives at CID
Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, the Editor of the official Catholic Sinhala weekly ‘Gnanartha Pradeepaya’, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) premises this morning (19), complying with the summons issued to him. MORE..
Four including naval officers nabbed with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 7.5mn
Four individuals, including naval officers, have been arrested while in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’). MORE..
Declared general amnesty not applicable for commissioned tri-forces officers marked AWOL
The general amnesty period announced from 20 April to 20 May for members of the tri-forces who have been marked as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) is not applicable for Commissioned Officers who are marked as AWOL, the Ministry of Defence clarified. MORE..
Indian election: K. Nalini becomes first resident of Sri Lankan refugee camp to vote
Friday, April 19, 2024, was a special day for K. Nalini, as the 38-year-old homemaker from the Kottapattu camp for Sri Lankan refugees in Tiruchi district, became the first naturalised Indian national from her community to exercise her franchise at the booth at St. Lourdes Primary School. MORE..
Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average on Friday morning fell as much as 1,346.7 yen, or 3.5%, from the previous day’s close as market players reacted to reports of Israel striking Iran with missiles. MORE..
Heat advisory issued for seven provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning that extreme heat can be expected in parts of the island tomorrow (20). MORE..
Oil steadies after surge following reported Israeli attack on Iran
Oil slipped on Friday after prices spiked earlier on reports that Israel had attacked Iran as market fears of a major escalation to hostilities in the Mideast appeared to ease. MORE..
Semasinghe optimistic of transforming Sri Lanka to a debt sustainable country
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the government is confident of reaching resolution with commercial creditors and the private bondholders which will enable Sri Lanka to be a debt sustainable country, as the engagements with them are underway. MORE..
Ottawa mass killing suspect not seeking bail
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. MORE..
Kenya’s defence chief and 9 senior officers killed in helicopter crash
Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said. MORE..
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Sports
‘I want to see my team in semi-finals’: Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup
Fresh off a stunning 195* that powered her team to the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODIs, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has set high expectations for her team at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. MORE..
Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history
Chamari Athapaththu smashed the third-highest individual score in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka pull off the highest-ever successful run-chase in women’s ODIs. MORE..
Bayer Leverkusen wins first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign
It’s “Neverkusen” no more. MORE..
Paris Olympic events at risk of cancellation due to River Seine pollution
The swimming portion of the triathlon event at the 2024 Paris Olympics might be impacted by poor water quality in the city’s Seine River. MORE..
Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings
Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis and former captain Angelo Mathews have progressed in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after contributing to their team’s 192-run victory in Chattogram that helped complete a 2-0 win in the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh. MORE..
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Palitha Thewarapperuma: Country bids farewell to beloved politician & 'man of the people'
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Technology
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that was rejected by a Delaware judge this year, and to shift the company’s corporate home to Texas. MORE..
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea will host the second global AI (artificial intelligence) safety summit on May 21-22, six months after Britain held the inaugural event at Bletchley Park. MORE..
Apple warns of ‘mercenary spyware attack’ on users in India, 91 other countries
Apple warns of ‘mercenary spyware attack’ on users in India, 91 other countries
Apple Inc has warned its users in India and ninety-one other countries that they were possible victims of a “mercenary spyware attack”, according to a threat notification email that was sent to targeted users. MORE..
Alibaba Cloud announces price cut on products powered by offshore data centers
Alibaba Cloud announces price cut on products powered by offshore data centers
China’s Alibaba Cloud on Monday said it will cut prices for products that are powered by its offshore data centers by as much as 59% amid rising competition to attract artificial intelligence software developers. MORE..
Entertainment
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
Dogs will soon be able to experience their own “furst” class flight with the launch of the world’s first jet charter company specifically designed for man’s best friend. MORE..
K-pop singer Park Bo-ram dies aged 30; cause of death under investigation
K-pop singer Park Bo-ram dies aged 30; cause of death under investigation
K-pop singer Park Bo-ram has died unexpectedly at the age of 30. MORE..
O.J. Simpson: Football star turned celebrity murder defendant dead at 76
O.J. Simpson: Football star turned celebrity murder defendant dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was sensationally acquitted in 1995 of murdering his former wife in what U.S. media dubbed the “trial of the century”, has died at the age of 76. MORE..
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend
Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a yearlong counseling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
296.8792 | 306.5961 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
366.8623 | 381.7389 |
Europe
Euro |
313.7489 | 327.2618 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
324.7923 | 341.2197 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
213.9892 | 223.7299 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
187.6079 | 197.5625 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
215.9823 | 226.1989 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9203 | 1.9989 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 799.1575 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 977.3386 |
Oman
|
Rial | 782.5614 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 82.6088 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.3141 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.0308 |
