Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
- Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
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- LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
- Sri Lanka inks bilateral debt relief deal with Belgium’s Credendo
- Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister’s letterhead
- China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements
- GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
- SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
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SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
An institutional review of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) and the Jaffna Teaching Hospital was conducted at the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment. MORE..
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that its ongoing trade union action will be further intensified if the government fails to provide a positive response to their issues within the next 48 hours. MORE..
China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements
The People’s Bank of China has recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to establish renminbi clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka, said a statement released by China’s central bank on Wednesday. MORE..
Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister’s letterhead
Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have arrested a former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha representing United National Party (UNP) for allegedly engaging in foreign employment racket by fraudulently using the letterhead of Minister of Foreign Affairs...MORE..
Sri Lanka inks bilateral debt relief deal with Belgium’s Credendo
Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with CREDENDO – the Export Credit Agency of Belgium to reschedule an outstanding external debt amounting to 9.6 million euros, as part of the Government’s ongoing external debt restructuring efforts aimed at restoring debt sustainability and strengthening economic recovery. MORE..
LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, stated that a penalty of approximately USD 2.1 million was recovered from a supplier after a shipment of coal was found to be substandard. MORE..
No major impact on Sri Lanka’s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
Despite an initially shock, the impact of Cyclone Ditwah which caused widespread devastation to several parts of the country is unlikely to affect Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has confirmed. MORE..
India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. MORE..
Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
The Attorney General informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and that formal charges are expected to be filed in March. MORE..
Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday to a record high, extending a historic rally as economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove demand for the safe-haven yellow metal.
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa met with Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah today (28) at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bangalore. MORE..
President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which arrived last week on a fact-finding mission has indicated that there would be no changes to the agreement relating to the Extended Fund Facility programme being implemented with Sri Lanka during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a scheduled legal proceeding. MORE..
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Ambalangoda shooting linked to ‘extramarital relationship’, police say
Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda yesterday (27) was allegedly carried out over an ‘extramarital relationship’. MORE..
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that its ongoing trade union action will be further intensified if the government fails to provide a positive response to their issues within the next 48 hours. MORE..
China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements
The People’s Bank of China has recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to establish renminbi clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka, said a statement released by China’s central bank on Wednesday. MORE..
Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister’s letterhead
Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have arrested a former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha representing United National Party (UNP) for allegedly engaging in foreign employment racket by fraudulently using the letterhead of Minister of Foreign Affairs...MORE..
Sri Lanka inks bilateral debt relief deal with Belgium’s Credendo
Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with CREDENDO – the Export Credit Agency of Belgium to reschedule an outstanding external debt amounting to 9.6 million euros, as part of the Government’s ongoing external debt restructuring efforts aimed at restoring debt sustainability and strengthening economic recovery. MORE..
LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, stated that a penalty of approximately USD 2.1 million was recovered from a supplier after a shipment of coal was found to be substandard. MORE..
No major impact on Sri Lanka’s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
Despite an initially shock, the impact of Cyclone Ditwah which caused widespread devastation to several parts of the country is unlikely to affect Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has confirmed. MORE..
India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. MORE..
Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
The Attorney General informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and that formal charges are expected to be filed in March. MORE..
Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday to a record high, extending a historic rally as economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove demand for the safe-haven yellow metal.
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iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing
We have all heard about the rising RAM prices, thanks to the demand from AI data centres. Now, as per reports, it seems that Apple cannot stay immune to this hike either. MORE..
Oracle says data center outage causing issues faced by US TikTok users
Oracle says data center outage causing issues faced by US TikTok users
Oracle on Tuesday said issues faced by U.S. users of social media app TikTok are the result of a temporary weather-related power outage at an Oracle data center, after California Governor Gavin Newsom linked the issues to what he called the suppression of content critical of President Donald Trump. MORE..
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Technology giant Meta is set to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp users in the coming months in its latest experiment with paid services. MORE..
WhatsApp is not secure: Elon Musk comes after Meta in latest X post
WhatsApp is not secure: Elon Musk comes after Meta in latest X post
Billionaire Elon Musk took to X to slam Meta’s WhatsApp after whistleblowers said private chats on the messaging platform can be read by the company, despite promises of end-to-end encryption. MORE..
Entertainment
Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts
The scramble for tickets to K-pop band BTS’ comeback tour, which comes after a four-year hiatus, has seen Mexico’s president appealing to her South Korean counterpart to add more shows in her country. MORE..
Arijit Singh at 38 announces retirement from playback singing
Arijit Singh at 38 announces retirement from playback singing
Singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing. MORE..
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries. MORE..
Travel Photographer of the Year 2025: Snapshot of Sri Lankan boy named People’s Choice Winner
Travel Photographer of the Year 2025: Snapshot of Sri Lankan boy named People’s Choice Winner
After more than 20,000 entries, a panel of international experts has selected the best images in the world of travel photography over the past 12 months. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.8337 | 313.3699 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
417.4227 | 430.3125 |
Europe
Euro |
362.2875 | 373.8807 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
391.1774 | 406.6919 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
221.6596 | 229.6321 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
209.5696 | 218.8948 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.2304 | 248.6672 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9750 | 2.0414 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 821.0469 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,009.0596 |
Oman
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Rial | 804.0710 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.8922 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.5491 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.2797 |
Sports
Sri Lanka T20I squad for England series announced
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the 16-member squad led by Dasun Shanaka selected to play in the upcoming three-match T20I series against England. MORE..
Sri Lanka drop to sixth in ODI team rankings after England series defeat
Sri Lanka have dropped to sixth in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) One Day International (ODI) team rankings following the 1-2 series defeat at the hands of England in Colombo. MORE..
Joe Root forced to defend Harry Brook century celebration as WWE move raises eyebrows
England veteran Joe Root was forced to defend his younger teammate Harry Brook for a celebration after the win over Sri Lanka that some suggested was on the nose in light of a recent drinking scandal. MORE..
England seal series win despite Pavan Rathnayake’s maiden ODI ton
England defeated Sri Lanka by 53 runs in the third and final One Day International to secure a 2-1 series win at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
Joe Root, Harry Brook star as England post mammoth 357/3 against Sri Lanka in final ODI
Joe Root and Harry Brook scored impressive better than run-a-ball centuries to help England post 357/3 in their allotted 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the third and final One Day International of the three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
