State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended.
- Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza
- India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
- Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
- Strike launched by Development Officers opposite Presidential Secretariat enters day seven
- Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs
- Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID on Tuesday; CID summons Namal
- Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- India allocates INR 4 billion in aid to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget
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India allocates INR 4 billion in aid to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget
The Government of India has proposed a total of 4 billion Indian Rupees in aid to Sri Lanka through the 2026 Budget.
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. M0RE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID on Tuesday; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been instructed to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on Tuesday (03). MORE..
Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs
Bus fares will have to be increased in the coming months, despite a recent marginal reduction in fuel prices, the President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne has stated. MORE..
Strike launched by Development Officers opposite Presidential Secretariat enters day seven
The strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat enters day seven today.
Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification extending the declaration of a number of services, including the supply of electricity and fuel, as essential services.
India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
India’s federal government will spend a record 12.2 trillion rupees ($133.08 billion) on infrastructure in the upcoming financial year that begins on April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her annual budget presentation on Sunday. MORE..
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza
At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities.
22-year old arrested with nearly 500g of ‘Ice’ in Aluthgama
An individual has been arrested while behaving suspiciously near the Aluthgama Railway Station by the Kalutara Crimes Division. MORE..
Traders oppose govt. move to transfer economic centres to new company
Owners of economic centre trade stalls have informed the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they strongly oppose the government’s decision to transfer five of the country’s leading economic centres from their current administrative structure to a new establishment. MORE..
PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met the foreign ministers of Arab nations in New Delhi for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday, reiterated India’s “continued support” for the Palestinians and US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. MORE..
Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two suspects have been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with two shootings that occurred in the Dehiwala and Kohuwala areas. MORE..
Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history
The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha Sangha, culture, and history. MORE..
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14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala
Mawathagama Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue of ancient value from a temple in Kahapathwala. MORE..
Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan
At least 92 militants were killed on Saturday battling Pakistan’s security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan’s military said. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. M0RE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID on Tuesday; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been instructed to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on Tuesday (03). MORE..
Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs
Bus fares will have to be increased in the coming months, despite a recent marginal reduction in fuel prices, the President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne has stated. MORE..
Strike launched by Development Officers opposite Presidential Secretariat enters day seven
The strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat enters day seven today.
Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification extending the declaration of a number of services, including the supply of electricity and fuel, as essential services.
India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
India’s federal government will spend a record 12.2 trillion rupees ($133.08 billion) on infrastructure in the upcoming financial year that begins on April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her annual budget presentation on Sunday. MORE..
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza
At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities.
22-year old arrested with nearly 500g of ‘Ice’ in Aluthgama
An individual has been arrested while behaving suspiciously near the Aluthgama Railway Station by the Kalutara Crimes Division. MORE..
Traders oppose govt. move to transfer economic centres to new company
Owners of economic centre trade stalls have informed the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they strongly oppose the government’s decision to transfer five of the country’s leading economic centres from their current administrative structure to a new establishment. MORE..
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Technology
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth’s orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). MORE..
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world’s biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people’s health and safety. MORE..
Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds
Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds
Apple on Thursday forecast higher-than-expected revenue growth of up to 16% for the March quarter, powered by strong demand for its iPhones and a sharp rebound in China and accelerating demand in India. MORE..
UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult
UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult
The UK Government has announced a plan to give every adult in the UK the opportunity to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical Artificial Intelligence skills for work. MORE..
Entertainment
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
A Pokémon card game event at a shrine honouring Japan’s war dead has been cancelled following a backlash in China. MORE..
Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
Catherine O’Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. MORE..
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry. MORE..
Mrs. World Pageant Crowns Chanita Seedaket Craythorne of Thailand as 2025 Winner
Mrs. World Pageant Crowns Chanita Seedaket Craythorne of Thailand as 2025 Winner
Mrs. Thailand Chanita Seedaket Craythorne was crowned the latest winner at the Westgate Las Vegas on Thursday, Jan. 29. Mrs. America and Mrs. Sri Lanka made it to the top three. The final six contestants also included Mrs. United Arab Emirates, Mrs. American and Mrs. Ireland. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.9414 | 313.4780 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
421.2957 | 434.3142 |
Europe
Euro |
365.0223 | 376.6663 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
396.2002 | 411.9866 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
224.6530 | 232.7510 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
213.5009 | 222.9777 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
240.5048 | 249.9805 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9913 | 2.0582 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 821.3594 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,010.5822 |
Oman
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Rial | 804.3131 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.9410 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.5674 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.3051 |
Sports
Sri Lanka-England 2nd T20I in Kandy today
The second Twenty20 International of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and England is scheduled to get underway at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today. MORE..
Rybakina overpowers Sabalenka to win first Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina produced a thunderous display to dismantle Aryna Sabalenka 6‑4 4‑6 6-4 on Saturday and capture a maiden Australian Open title, turning the tables on the world number one in their Melbourne Park final rematch from three years ago. MORE..
Cummins ruled out, Smith omitted as Australia confirm T20 World Cup squad
A back injury has ruled Pat Cummins out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 while Matt Short has been left out as Australia announced their final squad of 15 for the tournament beginning in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. MORE..
Curran hat-trick seals 11 run DLS win for England over Sri Lanka
England underlined that they are among the front-runners for the upcoming T20 World Cup, as they ground out an 11-run victory over Sri Lanka on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the opening T20 international at Pallekele on Friday. MORE..
Sri Lanka set England 134-runs target in first T20
Sri Lanka has set a target of 134 runs for England to chase in the first T20I match of the series in Pallekele. MORE..
