Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
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Commuters to pay bus fares using bank cards from tomorrow
Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from tomorrow (24). MORE..
Kadugannawa Landslide: Army engaged in restoration activities, police issue alternative routes
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) states that the Sri Lanka Army in Beragala is currently engaged in restoring the area affected by the landslide that occurred in Pahala Kadugannawa yesterday (22) to its normal condition. MORE..
Woman hacked to death over personal dispute in Pottuvil
A woman has been reportedly hacked to death using a mammoty in the 12th post area of Hulannuge in Pottuvil. MORE..
Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya and Attanagalu Oya
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential flooding situation in several low-lying areas of Deduru Oya and Aththanagalu Oya Basin. MORE..
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
Brazil’s COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it. MORE..
Every citizen of this country must be allowed to live freely -President
Every citizen of this country must be allowed to live freely, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat today (22). MORE..
Section of Kandy–Colombo Road to remain closed until further notice due to landslide in Ganethenna
A section of the Kandy–Colombo main road in the Ganethenna area of Pahala Kadugannawa which was cordoned off this morning (22), following the landslide near the Ganethenna Junction, will remain closed until further notice. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened due to heavy rainfall
Four spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas. MORE..
Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro detained by police ahead of vigil
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday before a planned supporters’ vigil near his home, ending months of house arrest as he appeals a Supreme Court conviction for plotting a coup. MORE..
Death toll in Pahala Kadugannawa landslide climbs to six, rescue operation concludes
Another individual trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide has been found dead, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities to six. MORE..
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Pahala Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to five
Another individual trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide has been found dead, raising the total number of fatalities to five, according to hospital sources. MORE..
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh again; third in 2 days
Bangladesh experienced another earthquake at 6:06pm today (22 November), a day after a powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country yesterday. MORE..
Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall
Flood warnings have been issued to several areas by the Department of Irrigation owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..
Section of Kandy-Colombo Road at Pahala Kadugannawa closed until tomorrow afternoon
A section of the Colombo-Kandy main road, which was closed this morning (22) following a landslide in the Ganethenna area of Pahala Kadugannawa, will remain closed until tomorrow (23) afternoon, Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Early landslide warning issued for several areas of the island owing to the prevailing heavy rain, have been extended. MORE..
Kadugannawa Landslide: Army engaged in restoration activities, police issue alternative routes
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) states that the Sri Lanka Army in Beragala is currently engaged in restoring the area affected by the landslide that occurred in Pahala Kadugannawa yesterday (22) to its normal condition. MORE..
Woman hacked to death over personal dispute in Pottuvil
A woman has been reportedly hacked to death using a mammoty in the 12th post area of Hulannuge in Pottuvil. MORE..
Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya and Attanagalu Oya
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential flooding situation in several low-lying areas of Deduru Oya and Aththanagalu Oya Basin. MORE..
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
Brazil’s COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it. MORE..
Every citizen of this country must be allowed to live freely -President
Every citizen of this country must be allowed to live freely, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat today (22). MORE..
Section of Kandy–Colombo Road to remain closed until further notice due to landslide in Ganethenna
A section of the Kandy–Colombo main road in the Ganethenna area of Pahala Kadugannawa which was cordoned off this morning (22), following the landslide near the Ganethenna Junction, will remain closed until further notice. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened due to heavy rainfall
Four spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas. MORE..
Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro detained by police ahead of vigil
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday before a planned supporters’ vigil near his home, ending months of house arrest as he appeals a Supreme Court conviction for plotting a coup. MORE..
Death toll in Pahala Kadugannawa landslide climbs to six, rescue operation concludes
Another individual trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide has been found dead, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities to six. MORE..
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US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral detente boosts prospects for exports of advanced U.S. technology to China. MORE..
Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends H1-B visa programme: ‘Contributions of immigrants has been phenomenal’
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Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
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Artificial intelligence pioneer Yann LeCun said Wednesday he will be leaving his job as Meta’s chief AI scientist at the end of the year. MORE..
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‘Game of Thrones’ is coming back — George R.R. Martin confirms sequel development
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
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“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. MORE..
Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city
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Princess Diana returned to Paris in wax Thursday as one of Europe’s oldest wax museums unveiled a new figure of the British royal in the so-called “revenge dress,” decades after her tragic death in the city. MORE..
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
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Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a live-streamed meeting, triggering a walk out by contestants. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
349.7826 | 361.1438 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
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Australia
Australian Dollar |
194.1033 | 203.2137 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
231.1431 | 240.2101 |
Japan
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 817.6353 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,003.0183 |
Oman
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Rial | 800.6561 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.5686 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.1919 |
UAE
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Dirham | 83.9251 |
Sports
T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by 7 wickets in the third game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi with 27 balls to spare. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan restricts Sri Lanka to 128/7 in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka posted 128/7 in their allotted 20 overs against Pakistan in the third game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Sri Lanka opts to bat first against Pakistan in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the third game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
Premier League clubs vote in favour of Squad Cost Ratio rules
Premier League clubs have agreed a new set of financial regulations to replace the divisive Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) with a new Squad Cost Ratio system. MORE..
Shaheens seal last-ball win over Sri Lanka A to reach Asia Cup Rising Stars final
The Shaheens clinched a thrilling last-ball victory over Sri Lanka A, securing their place in the Asia Cup Rising Stars final. MORE..
