President meets US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, Allison Hooker, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this morning (11). MORE..
- Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
- Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
- Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
- Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
- T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
- President meets US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
- 2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
- Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
- Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
- EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
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EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his gratitude to the European Union (EU) which has committed EUR 1.8 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following the recent adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
US publication Time magazine named the “Architects of AI“ as its “person of the year” on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on the cutting-edge technology is transforming humanity. MORE..
2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination, which was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, has been rescheduled for January 11, 2026. MORE..
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. MORE..
Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
Pakistan will dispatch an additional 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclonic storm, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday. MORE..
Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the activation of emergency responsive components within investment projects financed by the World Bank Group, and to obtain a total of US$ 92–112 million to implement the proposed emergency responsive components. MORE..
Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
The deadly storms that devastated Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in late November were “supercharged” by higher sea temperatures and made worse by rapid deforestation, scientists said in a study published on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Puttalam and Trincomalee districts tomorrow (12). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa
The Deputy Registrars of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended the government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Govt to introduce disaster relief loan scheme to support MSMEs
The government has decided to implement a new loan scheme named (RE-MSME – Disaster Relief) in order to revitalize micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurships that was devastated by the recent disaster. MORE..
Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the recruitment of 2,284 personnel to the state sector to fill existing vacancies. MORE..
Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and normalizing places of worship that were affected due to the adverse weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Cabinet grants approval to sign agreement with ADB to obtain US$ 3 million
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enter into agreements with the Asian Development Bank to obtain US$ 3 million for ongoing recovery efforts. MORE..
Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vehicles necessary to improve the primary health care system across the island. MORE..
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. MORE..
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
US publication Time magazine named the “Architects of AI“ as its “person of the year” on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on the cutting-edge technology is transforming humanity. MORE..
2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination, which was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, has been rescheduled for January 11, 2026. MORE..
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. MORE..
Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
Pakistan will dispatch an additional 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclonic storm, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday. MORE..
Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the activation of emergency responsive components within investment projects financed by the World Bank Group, and to obtain a total of US$ 92–112 million to implement the proposed emergency responsive components. MORE..
Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
The deadly storms that devastated Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in late November were “supercharged” by higher sea temperatures and made worse by rapid deforestation, scientists said in a study published on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Puttalam and Trincomalee districts tomorrow (12). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa
The Deputy Registrars of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended the government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Govt to introduce disaster relief loan scheme to support MSMEs
The government has decided to implement a new loan scheme named (RE-MSME – Disaster Relief) in order to revitalize micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurships that was devastated by the recent disaster. MORE..
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Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
US publication Time magazine named the “Architects of AI“ as its “person of the year” on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on the cutting-edge technology is transforming humanity. MORE..
Adobe plugs Photoshop, Acrobat tools into ChatGPT
Adobe plugs Photoshop, Acrobat tools into ChatGPT
Adobe is integrating Photoshop, Adobe Express and Acrobat apps into ChatGPT, it said on Wednesday, allowing users to edit images, design graphics and manage PDFs within the OpenAI-owned chatbot. MORE..
Elon Musk’s X says would comply with Australia’s Social Media ban
Elon Musk’s X says would comply with Australia’s Social Media ban
Elon Musk’s X has announced it would comply with Australia’s world-leading crackdown banning under-16s from social media. MORE..
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Australia at midnight (1300 GMT) on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. MORE..
Entertainment
Painting that introduced ‘Star Wars’ to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
The painting that introduced “Star Wars” to the world nearly 50 years ago — and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster — sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. MORE..
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as “Peaky Blinders” characters, gives them rehabilitation
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as “Peaky Blinders” characters, gives them rehabilitation
Four young men were detained by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities and put into a rehabilitation program for walking around in public dressed up as their favorite characters from the hit British drama “Peaky Blinders.” MORE..
3 Idiots 2: Sequel with original cast set to begin filming in 2026
3 Idiots 2: Sequel with original cast set to begin filming in 2026
One of India’s most recognisable films, 3 Idiots, is set for a sequel nearly 15 years after it first arrived in cinemas. MORE..
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris has damaged hundreds of works, just weeks after thieves stole priceless French crown jewels from the museum in broad daylight. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.0376 | 312.6108 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
406.6055 | 419.3324 |
Europe
Euro |
355.5577 | 367.0486 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
379.1279 | 394.1794 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
219.6469 | 227.6211 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
200.9207 | 210.0637 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
234.0933 | 243.4222 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9526 | 2.0185 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 819.0145 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,006.5299 |
Oman
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Rial | 801.9533 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.7627 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.2736 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.0680 |
Sports
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. MORE..
Cambodia pulls team out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict
Cambodia on Wednesday withdrew its team from the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand for safety reasons, as a border conflict between the two neighbours raged for a third day. MORE..
Two players of Sri Lankan origin named in Australia squad for U19 World Cup
Two Sri Lankan origin players have been named in the Australia squad for the ICC Under-19 men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. MORE..
IOC decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026, says Coventry
The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday it would announce eligibility criteria for transgender athletes early next year, after months of deliberation as it seeks to find a consensus on how to protect the female category. MORE..
‘Ride for Ceylon’ Founder hands over cheque for Rs. 11.9 mln to develop Manipay Green Memorial Hospital
David Rasiah, the Co-Founder of ‘Ride for Ceylon’ has presented a cheque for approximately Rs 11.9 million to the Bishop of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India, Rt. Rev. Velupillai Pathmathayalan. MORE..
