President to deliver 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament today
The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026, or the Budget Speech, is scheduled to be presented this afternoon (07). MORE..
- First reading of Kolonna PS’s inaugural budget defeated
- Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in central Vietnam, bringing destructive winds and heavy rains
- Media Law Forum relaunches 24/7 legal hotline for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka
- FM Vijitha Herath to attend UNWTO General Assembly in Saudi Arabia
- Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh paves way for stronger bilateral cooperation
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
- President to deliver 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament today
- Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Trump says
- Election for Kandy Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame to be held today
- Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
Hot News
Election for Kandy Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame to be held today
The election for the position of Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is scheduled to be held this afternoon (07). MORE..
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords to have normalized relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh paves way for stronger bilateral cooperation
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen investment ties and explore port connectivity projects as part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation during the fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), which concluded in Colombo on Thursday. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath to attend UNWTO General Assembly in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 11, 2025, to attend the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). MORE..
Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in central Vietnam, bringing destructive winds and heavy rains
Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall north of Gia Lai province in central Vietnam, lashing the region with fierce winds and torrential rain after leaving more than 100 people dead and dozens missing in the Philippines. MORE..
First reading of Kolonna PS’s inaugural budget defeated
The first reading of the inaugural budget of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated. MORE..
NPP Peliyagoda urban councillor resigns after husband and son arrested with drugs
The National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Peliyagoda Urban Council, Disna Niranjala Kumari, has resigned from her position as a member of the council following the arrest of her husband and son on drug-related charges. MORE..
Seven Italians missing as avalanches kill 12 in Nepal’s deadliest autumn climbing season
Seven Italian mountaineers have gone missing in Nepal after avalanches swept across multiple Himalayan peaks, killing at least 12 people in the deadliest autumn climbing season in recent memory. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightening
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..
Opposition Leader Sajith holds talks with BJP National President in New Delhi
BJP National President JP Nadda, met with Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, in New Delhi today as part of the KNOW BJP initiative. MORE..
NPP Peliyagoda UC member’s husband arrested with narcotics to be detained
The Thambuththegama Magistrate’s Court has issued a seven-day detention order permitting police to further question the National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Eppawala while in possession of heroin. MORE..
Mannar residents set to continue protest against wind power projects and sand mining
A decision has been taken by the Mannar Citizens Committee to continue its protest demanding that construction of wind power plants in the Mannar District be halted and that no permission be granted for mineral sand mining around Mannar Island. MORE..
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Court calls for discussion between IRD and Sri Lanka Cricketers over taxation concerns
The Court of Appeal today (06) suggested to the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue that it would be appropriate to hold discussions to resolve the matter concerning the Inland Revenue Department’s (IRD) decision to impose an Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) on players of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. MORE..
Suspected Somali pirates attack Malta-flagged tanker with grenades, board ship off the coast
Armed assailants wielding machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades stormed a commercial vessel off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, British authorities confirmed. MORE..
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords to have normalized relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh paves way for stronger bilateral cooperation
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen investment ties and explore port connectivity projects as part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation during the fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), which concluded in Colombo on Thursday. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath to attend UNWTO General Assembly in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 11, 2025, to attend the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). MORE..
Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in central Vietnam, bringing destructive winds and heavy rains
Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall north of Gia Lai province in central Vietnam, lashing the region with fierce winds and torrential rain after leaving more than 100 people dead and dozens missing in the Philippines. MORE..
First reading of Kolonna PS’s inaugural budget defeated
The first reading of the inaugural budget of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated. MORE..
NPP Peliyagoda urban councillor resigns after husband and son arrested with drugs
The National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Peliyagoda Urban Council, Disna Niranjala Kumari, has resigned from her position as a member of the council following the arrest of her husband and son on drug-related charges. MORE..
Seven Italians missing as avalanches kill 12 in Nepal’s deadliest autumn climbing season
Seven Italian mountaineers have gone missing in Nepal after avalanches swept across multiple Himalayan peaks, killing at least 12 people in the deadliest autumn climbing season in recent memory. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightening
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..
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Technology
Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
Tesla boss Elon Musk has had a record-breaking pay package that could be worth nearly $1tn (£760bn) approved by shareholders. MORE..
Media Law Forum relaunches 24/7 legal hotline for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka
Media Law Forum relaunches 24/7 legal hotline for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka
The Media Law Forum (MLF) announced the official relaunch of its Emergency Legal Hotline dedicated specifically to environmental journalists in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Amazon recovers from disruption as user reports fall sharply, Downdetector says
Amazon recovers from disruption as user reports fall sharply, Downdetector says
Amazon website recovered for most users in the United States on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. MORE..
Reddit added to Australia’s social media ban on under-16s
Reddit added to Australia’s social media ban on under-16s
Popular forum site Reddit has been added to Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 that starts next month. MORE..
Entertainment
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to reunite for Thalaivar 173
Superstar Rajinikanth is set to headline a new film, ‘Thalaivar 173’, which will be directed by Sundar C and produced by Kamal Haasan. MORE..
Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico ‘dumb’ remarks
Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico ‘dumb’ remarks
Raul Rocha, the president of Miss Universe Organization, released a video on Wednesday condemning the actions of Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, who was seen reprimanding Miss Universe contestants during a livestream on Tuesday. MORE..
Popular South Indian actor Sarath Kumar arrives in Sri Lanka
Popular South Indian actor Sarath Kumar arrives in Sri Lanka
Popular South Indian film actor Sarath Kumar arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (05). MORE..
‘Wicked’ star Jonathan Bailey named ‘sexiest man alive’ by People magazine
‘Wicked’ star Jonathan Bailey named ‘sexiest man alive’ by People magazine
English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film “Wicked: For Good,” was named this year’s “sexiest man alive” by People magazine on Monday. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
300.9744 | 308.5374 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
391.7987 | 404.2937 |
Europe
Euro |
344.8657 | 356.3863 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
369.0012 | 384.2036 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.0927 | 219.9836 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
193.8205 | 202.9651 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
228.8227 | 238.0381 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9466 | 2.0151 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 808.0314 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 991.8076 |
Oman
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Rial | 791.1998 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 83.5799 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 81.2233 |
UAE
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Dirham | 82.9473 |
Sports
Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan’s Rs. 111.4 million assets attached in betting app money-laundering probe
Months after questioning former Indian cricketers, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India said Thursday that it has attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately Rs. 111.4 million belonging to Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with a money laundering case linked to 1xBet, an online betting platform. MORE..
RCB put on sale; new owner likely before March 31
Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been put on sale. As per the disclosure made by the IPL franchise, Diageo - the owner of the IPL and WPL teams - has already initiated the sale process and is confident of completing the sale by March 31, 2026. MORE..
Sean Williams in rehab for drug addiction, will not be considered for Zimbabwe selection
Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams has informed Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) about his struggles with drug addiction. As a result, the 39-year-old will now not be considered for selection to the national team. Williams’ central contract will also not get renewed after it expires this year. MORE..
Cricket boards set to discuss Asia Cup fallout during ICC meeting
The fallout from the Asia Cup 2025 fracas between India and Pakistan, the governance crisis at USA Cricket, and tensions between the ICC and the World Cricketers’ Association over player-image rights are set to dominate discussions across various forums at this week’s ICC quarterly meetings in Dubai. MORE..
David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity
David Beckham, one of Britain’s most celebrated football players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (Nov 4), recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. MORE..
