2024 O/L Exam results released
The results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released online, the Department of Examination announced. MORE..
- Energy Minister-Trade union reps discuss draft legislation on CEB restructuring
- Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks
- Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, Ex-President Ranil extends birthday wishes
- US pledges to continuously support Sri Lanka’s health and mass media sectors
- Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy
- Musk’s Starlink receives India’s final regulatory nod for launch
- Navy responds to incident that stirred tensions in Kalpitiya
- Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
- 2024 O/L Exam results released
- Shooting incident reported in Panadura, one injured
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Shooting incident reported in Panadura, one injured
An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Hirana, Panadura earlier today (11), police said. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Navy responds to incident that stirred tensions in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy has issued a response regarding the protest held in Kalpitiya earlier today (10). MORE..
Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he is ready to match any tariffs imposed on Brazil by the United States. MORE..
US pledges to continuously support Sri Lanka’s health and mass media sectors
A meeting between Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung, was held this afternoon (10), at the Ministry of Health premises. MORE..
Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, Ex-President Ranil extends birthday wishes
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 on Thursday (July 10). MORE..
Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks
Bangladesh has proposed to increase imports from the US on the first day of tariff talks between the two countries, a Bangladeshi official said on Thursday. MORE..
Energy Minister-Trade union reps discuss draft legislation on CEB restructuring
A discussion has been between trade union representatives and Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody regarding the draft legislation and process related to the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), at the Ministry of Energy premises. MORE..
Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka’s competitors – expert
The reduction in US reciprocal tariff on exports from Sri Lanka to 30% from previously announced 44% is positive news for local businesses, however the rate is a substantial increase from the existing 10% duty, Economist Dhananath Fernando stated. MORE..
Govt to allocate Rs. 250M for national programme to support children with autism
The government has taken a decision to move forward with plans to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to the PMD. MORE..
Gold prices rise as Dollar weakens amid uncertainty with Trump Tariffs
Gold prices rose on Thursday, driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar amid heightened global trade tensions, following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. MORE..
Eight youth seriously injured after van plunges off precipice in Nanu Oya
A total of eight individuals sustained serious injuries when a van veered off the road and plunged about 70 feet down a precipice in Nanu Oya. MORE..
Ceylon Chamber urges continued engagement to secure further US tariff reduction
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has welcomed the reduction by the United States in the reciprocal tariff rate from 44% to 30% and urged the government to continue discussion with US authorities. MORE..
Shallow earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Delhi-NCR
A relatively mild earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolted Delhi and nearby areas on Thursday morning. The earthquake originated around Jhajjar in Haryana and was felt across the National Capital Region. MORE..
Wife of ‘Harak Kata’ among arrested with ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda’ in Malaysia
The wife of Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias “Harak Kata”, who is also believed to be the mistress of “Kehelbaddara Padme”, has reportedly been arrested by Interpol along with her child in Malaysia. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Navy responds to incident that stirred tensions in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy has issued a response regarding the protest held in Kalpitiya earlier today (10). MORE..
Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he is ready to match any tariffs imposed on Brazil by the United States. MORE..
US pledges to continuously support Sri Lanka’s health and mass media sectors
A meeting between Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung, was held this afternoon (10), at the Ministry of Health premises. MORE..
Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, Ex-President Ranil extends birthday wishes
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 on Thursday (July 10). MORE..
Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks
Bangladesh has proposed to increase imports from the US on the first day of tariff talks between the two countries, a Bangladeshi official said on Thursday. MORE..
Energy Minister-Trade union reps discuss draft legislation on CEB restructuring
A discussion has been between trade union representatives and Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody regarding the draft legislation and process related to the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), at the Ministry of Energy premises. MORE..
Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka’s competitors – expert
The reduction in US reciprocal tariff on exports from Sri Lanka to 30% from previously announced 44% is positive news for local businesses, however the rate is a substantial increase from the existing 10% duty, Economist Dhananath Fernando stated. MORE..
Govt to allocate Rs. 250M for national programme to support children with autism
The government has taken a decision to move forward with plans to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to the PMD. MORE..
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Technology
Musk’s Starlink receives India’s final regulatory nod for launch
India’s space regulator on Wednesday granted Starlink a licence to launch commercial operations in the country, clearing the only remaining regulatory hurdle for the satellite provider to enter the market. MORE..
Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance
Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance
Nvidia briefly reached a market capitalization of $4 trillion on Wednesday, making it the first company in the world to reach the milestone and solidifying its position as one of Wall Street’s most-favored stocks. MORE...
Musk-owned X’s CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
Musk-owned X’s CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
Elon Musk-owned X’s CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role in a surprise move, just months after the social media platform was acquired by the billionaire’s AI startup, xAI. MORE..
Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire in major changing of guard
Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire in major changing of guard
Apple Inc. Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams is retiring as the company’s longtime No. 2, marking a major changing of the guard at an already tumultuous time for the iPhone maker. MORE..
Entertainment
Popular Indian actress Hansika Motwani arrives in Sri Lanka
Popular Indian Bollywood and Kollywood actress Hansika Motwani has arrived in Sri Lanka today (09) from Mumbai. MORE..
France’s Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years
France’s Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years
France will lend Britain the Bayeux Tapestry, allowing the 11th century masterpiece to come back across the Channel for the first time in more than 900 years, in a show of friendship to mark President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit. MORE..
Michael Douglas says he has no plans to act again
Michael Douglas says he has no plans to act again
Veteran actor Michael Douglas, a two-time Oscar winner who starred in classic movies like “Wall Street” and “Fatal Attraction,” says he has no plans to act again unless “something special came up.” MORE..
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office
Aamir Khan’s “Sitaare Zameen Par” has taken the box office by storm and reached a diverse audience, earning a place among the highest-grossing films of 2025. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
297.0614 | 304.6613 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
401.7686 | 414.9613 |
Europe
Euro |
346.1405 | 358.3849 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
369.8763 | 385.3577 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
215.7279 | 223.9373 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.5328 | 201.0391 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.9569 | 239.5617 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0112 | 2.0822 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 798.2542 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 984.8593 |
Oman
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Rial | 781.6148 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.5473 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.2330 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.9348 |
Sports
SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Mendis stars as Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Kandy
Sri Lanka comprehensively defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, a short while ago. MORE..
SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Bangladesh restricted to 154/5 in Kandy
Sri Lankan bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 154/5 5 in their allotted 20 overs in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Sri Lanka opts to bowl first in Kandy
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
Final decision on 2025 Asia Cup to be made at ACC meeting on July 25
The final decision regarding the Asia Cup 2025 will be made by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) during its meeting scheduled to take place in Dhaka between July 25 and 26. MORE..
Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role. MORE..
