President instructs to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply after revising tariffs
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed Power & Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity to customers once the latest tariff revision is implemented. MORE..
- German MP discusses further cooperation with President Wickremesinghe
- President instructs to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply after revising tariffs
- Ecstasy pills, Kush cannabis seized at Central Mail Exchange
- World Bank President David Malpass to step down early
- Fair weather expected to prevail
- 17-year-old killed in bus accident in Pallebedda
- China dithers over IMF’s Sri Lanka debt plan, leaves Colombo in limbo
- Electricity tariffs increase by 66% from today
- EC to summon Finance Ministry officials for discussion on funds required for LG polls
- Probes after suspicions raised over death of man in Chilaw
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Probes after suspicions raised over death of man in Chilaw
The Chilaw Police has initiated investigations on a complaint received that a person residing in the Kokkawila area of the Chilaw Police Division who died after stumbling inside his house. MORE..
Ecstasy pills, Kush cannabis seized at Central Mail Exchange
A stock of ecstasy pills and ‘Kush’ cannabis sent from Germany, England and Canada has been intercepted at the Central Mail Exchange. MORE..
World Bank President David Malpass to step down early
(CNN) World Bank President David Malpass plans to step down a year before his term is set to end, the organization announced Wednesday. MORE..
Fair weather expected to prevail
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island today (16 Feb.), the Meteorology Department reported. MORE..
17-year-old killed in bus accident in Pallebedda
A school student has died after being thrown off a moving bus in the Pallebedda area. MORE..
China dithers over IMF’s Sri Lanka debt plan, leaves Colombo in limbo
With China yet to support Sri Lanka debt restructuring based on the debt sustainability analysis (DSA) of the IMF and Paris Club, time is running out on Colombo to secure a much-needed loan to revive the nation from the present economic crisis. Sri Lanka is seeking a USD 2.9 billion-dollar loan from the IMF MORE..
EC to summon Finance Ministry officials for discussion on funds required for LG polls
Chairman of the Election Commission Nimal G. Punchihewa says that he will summon the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and its officials for a discussion tomorrow (Feb. 16), in order to hold talks on the release of funds required for the upcoming Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
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February 15, 2023 6:51 pm
German MP discusses further cooperation with President Wickremesinghe
German Member of Parliament, Peter Ramsauer, called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat last afternoon (14 Feb.). MORE..
Four police officers including OIC served death penalty
The Hambantota High Court today (15 Feb.) imposed the death sentence on four police officers who were found guilty of a murder that took place in 2005. MORE..
Maharagama Cancer Hospital faces medicinal shortage
A number of doctors have reported a severe shortage of medicines at several hospitals, including the Maharagama Cancer Hospital. MORE..
Three PUCSL members accede to electricity tariff hike by 66%, chairman opposes
The majority of Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) members have approved an increase in electricity tariffs by 66% effective from February 15, notwithstanding the objections raised by the commission’s chairman Janaka Ratnayake. MORE..
Boy who survived Thai cave rescue dies in UK
Duangpetch Promthep, one of the 12 boys who was rescued from a Thai cave in 2018, has died in the UK. MORE..
Sri Lanka to host French adventure race ‘Raid Amazones’ for second consecutive year
Raid Amazones 2023, the only itinerant women’s adventure race in the world, is set to hit the streets of Sri Lanka’s hill capital, Kandy, in March this year. MORE..
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February 15, 2023 3:46 pm
Indian visa application center in Colombo closed until further notice
The outsourced Indian visa application center, IVS Pvt. Ltd in Colombo will remain closed until further notice, the Indian High Commission in Colombo says. MORE..
Farmers to be given TSP fertilizer at lower rate for upcoming Yala season
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera today (15 Feb.) announced plans to provide Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizer (‘Mada Pohora’) to farmers at a lower price than the current retail price. MORE..
Ecstasy pills, Kush cannabis seized at Central Mail Exchange
A stock of ecstasy pills and ‘Kush’ cannabis sent from Germany, England and Canada has been intercepted at the Central Mail Exchange. MORE..
World Bank President David Malpass to step down early
(CNN) World Bank President David Malpass plans to step down a year before his term is set to end, the organization announced Wednesday. MORE..
Fair weather expected to prevail
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island today (16 Feb.), the Meteorology Department reported. MORE..
17-year-old killed in bus accident in Pallebedda
A school student has died after being thrown off a moving bus in the Pallebedda area. MORE..
China dithers over IMF’s Sri Lanka debt plan, leaves Colombo in limbo
With China yet to support Sri Lanka debt restructuring based on the debt sustainability analysis (DSA) of the IMF and Paris Club, time is running out on Colombo to secure a much-needed loan to revive the nation from the present economic crisis. Sri Lanka is seeking a USD 2.9 billion-dollar loan from the IMF MORE..
EC to summon Finance Ministry officials for discussion on funds required for LG polls
Chairman of the Election Commission Nimal G. Punchihewa says that he will summon the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and its officials for a discussion tomorrow (Feb. 16), in order to hold talks on the release of funds required for the upcoming Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
German MP discusses further cooperation with President Wickremesinghe
German Member of Parliament, Peter Ramsauer, called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat last afternoon (14 Feb.). MORE..
Four police officers including OIC served death penalty
The Hambantota High Court today (15 Feb.) imposed the death sentence on four police officers who were found guilty of a murder that took place in 2005. MORE..
Maharagama Cancer Hospital faces medicinal shortage
A number of doctors have reported a severe shortage of medicines at several hospitals, including the Maharagama Cancer Hospital. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka to train 4,200 feet above sea level in Radella to get ready for New Zealand tour
Sri Lanka will be touring New Zealand to play two Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is in March 2023. Ahead of the all-important tour, the Sri Lankan team will be training at the Radella Cricket ground, which is situated 4,200 feet above sea level in Nuwara Eliya. MORE..
Chetan Sharma alleges Indian Cricketers take injections to prove fitness in video from sting operation
In a massive revelation, BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has claimed that many cricketers in India take injections to pass the fitness test when they are 80 per cent fit, adding that cricketers play smart to avoid the doping thing. MORE..
FIFA confirms U.S., Mexico, Canada automatically in ‘26 World Cup
The U.S. men’s national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. MORE..
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka’s Anushka Sanjeewani has been fined 15 per cent of match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. MORE..
SLC raises match fees of National Women’s Players
The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to raise the match fees of the National Women’s Players for the year 2023. MORE..
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Electricity tariffs increase by 66% from today (English)
Technology
Australia removes Chinese-made cameras from politicians’ offices
Australian officials said Tuesday dozens of Chinese-made security cameras would be ripped out of politicians’ offices, days after the country’s defence minister announced his department would remove the devices from its buildings due to security concerns. MORE..
Over 17,400 tech employees got fired in February globally to date
Over 17,400 tech employees got fired in February globally to date
More than 17,400 employees in the tech industry have lost jobs in the month of February globally to date, with many workers in India receiving pink slips amid deepening global macroeconomic conditions. MORE..
Disney plans to cut 7,000 jobs and reward shareholders
Disney plans to cut 7,000 jobs and reward shareholders
Disney said it would cut 7,000 jobs from its global workforce, part of a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting initiative aimed at streamlining the company’s operations in a period of media industry turmoil. MORE..
Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing
Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence. MORE..
Entertainment
Disney is planning an Avatar experience at Disneyland
The Walt Disney Co. is planning to add an Avatar experience to Disneyland and explore other opportunities at its theme parks as it looks for more ways to appeal to its guests. MORE..
Popular S.African rapper AKA shot dead outside restaurant
Popular S.African rapper AKA shot dead outside restaurant
One of South Africa’s hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday. MORE..
Burt Bacharach, one of pop’s greatest songwriters, dies aged 94
Burt Bacharach, one of pop’s greatest songwriters, dies aged 94
One of pop music’s greatest composers, Burt Bacharach, has died aged 94. MORE..
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor charged in Canada in 2018 rape
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor charged in Canada in 2018 rape
Canadian police confirmed Tuesday they are pursuing a criminal case against a former “Dances With Wolves” actor who was arrested last week and charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
359.6092 | 369.8892 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
435.4280 | 451.2234 |
Europe
Euro |
383.3260 | 398.6409 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
386.1565 | 404.0859 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
267.3776 | 278.7871 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
248.4107 | 259.3110 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
268.4339 | 279.4282 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.6882 | 2.7966 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 959.9363 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,182.6292 |
Oman
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Rial | 940.0031 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 99.2146 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 96.4593 |
UAE
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Dirham | 98.5326 |
