Two foreign women arrested at BIA with swallowed cocaine capsules
Two foreign women, who were attempting to smuggle in 500 grams of cocaine by ingesting them have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
- British woman arrested with drugs in Nuwara Eliya
- Final rites of Dr. Ariyaratne to be performed this evening
- Man sets himself on fire outside Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial
- Woman riding motorcycle dies after handbag gets stuck on lorry
- North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as ‘friendly father’
- Two foreign women arrested at BIA with swallowed cocaine capsules
- Detention orders issued on four including naval officers busted with ‘Ice’
- Man hacked to death in Valaichchenai over mobile phone dispute
- Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag – experts warn
- Special notice from SriLankan on Europe flights as Israel-Iran tensions rise
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Special notice from SriLankan on Europe flights as Israel-Iran tensions rise
SriLankan Airlines says it is currently modifying its flight paths for European destinations as a precautionary measure amidst the current tensions between Israel and Iran. MORE..
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag – experts warn
Having hit a roadblock with international bondholders, uncertainty looms over the economy of crisis-hit Sri Lanka and an upcoming review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), experts warn. MORE..
Man hacked to death in Valaichchenai over mobile phone dispute
A person has been hacked to death with sharp weapons in the Valaichchenai area last night (19). MORE..
Detention orders issued on four including naval officers busted with ‘Ice’
The Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court has issued a detention order on the four suspects including the two naval officers arrested while in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’). MORE..
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as ‘friendly father’
North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a “friendly father” and a “great leader”, in a move that appears to be part of a propaganda drive to enhance his standing in the reclusive state. MORE..
Woman riding motorcycle dies after handbag gets stuck on lorry
A woman who was traveling on a motorcycle has been killed in an accident that occurred after her handbag was caught on the body of a lorry passing by. MORE..
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial
A man has set himself on fire outside the court in Manhattan where former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is being held. MORE..
Final rites of Dr. Ariyaratne to be performed this evening
The final rites of the late Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, the founder and the President Emeritus of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, will be performed today (20) with full state honours. MORE..
British woman arrested with drugs in Nuwara Eliya
Police have arrested a foreign woman and a local who were in possession of drugs in the Toppass area of Nuwara Eliya. MORE..
China writes off interest-free loans given to Zimbabwe
China has written off an unspecified amount of Zimbabwe’s interest-free loans and pledged to help the Southern African country find a way out of its debt crisis, even as activists warned of a permanent debt trap. MORE..
Sri Lanka to establish a High Commission in Wellington, NZ
An official delegation of the Foreign Affairs Ministry will visit New Zealand from 22-25 April to attend to the matters related to the opening of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Wellington. MORE..
Evening thundershowers possible in many areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Uva and Central provinces and Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Mannar, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. today (20). MORE..
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..
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag – experts warn
Having hit a roadblock with international bondholders, uncertainty looms over the economy of crisis-hit Sri Lanka and an upcoming review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), experts warn. MORE..
Man hacked to death in Valaichchenai over mobile phone dispute
A person has been hacked to death with sharp weapons in the Valaichchenai area last night (19). MORE..
Detention orders issued on four including naval officers busted with ‘Ice’
The Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court has issued a detention order on the four suspects including the two naval officers arrested while in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’). MORE..
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as ‘friendly father’
North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a “friendly father” and a “great leader”, in a move that appears to be part of a propaganda drive to enhance his standing in the reclusive state. MORE..
Woman riding motorcycle dies after handbag gets stuck on lorry
A woman who was traveling on a motorcycle has been killed in an accident that occurred after her handbag was caught on the body of a lorry passing by. MORE..
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial
A man has set himself on fire outside the court in Manhattan where former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is being held. MORE..
Final rites of Dr. Ariyaratne to be performed this evening
The final rites of the late Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, the founder and the President Emeritus of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, will be performed today (20) with full state honours. MORE..
British woman arrested with drugs in Nuwara Eliya
Police have arrested a foreign woman and a local who were in possession of drugs in the Toppass area of Nuwara Eliya. MORE..
China writes off interest-free loans given to Zimbabwe
China has written off an unspecified amount of Zimbabwe’s interest-free loans and pledged to help the Southern African country find a way out of its debt crisis, even as activists warned of a permanent debt trap. MORE..
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‘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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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..
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Buying |
Selling |
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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 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 799.1575 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 977.3386 |
Oman
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Rial | 782.5614 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 82.6088 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.3141 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.0308 |
