ADB provides Sri Lanka access to concessional financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved Sri Lanka’s eligibility to access concessional financing. MORE..
- Chinese national detained with two passports deported
- ‘Ukussa’ cracks down on foreign employment scam in Galle
- Sudath Chandrasekera resigns as Senior Advisor to Sports Ministry
- President holds special discussion with TNA
- Six schoolboys arrested over assault on O/L student in Kandy
- South-west monsoon establishes over the island
- Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case
- At least 22 people injured in bus-lorry collision
- Child found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mulleriyawa
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Child found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mulleriyawa
A child, who is believed to have suffered cut wounds from the pieces of a broken glass bottle, was found dead on Thursday evening (June 08). MORE..
At least 22 people injured in bus-lorry collision
At least 22 passengers were injured and hospitalised following a collision involving a bus and a lorry in Embulgama area of Hanwella on the Colombo-Avissawella road this morning.
Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House. MORE..
South-west monsoon establishes over the island
The south-west monsoon is now established over the island, the Department of Meteorology says in its weather forecast for Friday (June 09). MORE..
Six schoolboys arrested over assault on O/L student in Kandy
The Katugastota Police today (08 June) arrested six students from a renowned school in Kandy in connection with the recent assault of a fellow student. MORE..
President holds special discussion with TNA
A special discussion took place between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and a group of MPs belonging to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today (08 June), sources confirmed. MORE..
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June 8, 2023 10:45 pm
Sudath Chandrasekera resigns as Senior Advisor to Sports Ministry
Sudath Chandrasekera, who served as the Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, has reportedly resigned from his post. MORE..
‘Ukussa’ cracks down on foreign employment scam in Galle
An individual was arrested in the Rathgama area in Galle today (08 June) after Ada Derana’s ‘Ukussa’ cracked down on a racket through which several women were scammed by an individual, under the pretense of potential foreign employment. MORE..
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June 8, 2023 9:35 pm
Chinese national detained with two passports deported
The Chinese national who was detained by officials of the Department of Immigration and Emigration last month was deported to China this afternoon (08 June). MORE..
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 42 million seized in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off Mamunai of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (08) has led to the recovery of more than 128 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters. MORE..
Date fixed for decision on petition filed by ‘Harak Kata’
A verdict pertaining to whether or not the existing detention order issued against notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, should be extended, is due to be delivered on 24 July. MORE..
Fourth Session of Sri Lanka-Maldives Joint Commission successfully concluded
The Fourth Session of Sri Lanka - Maldives Joint Commission, co-chaired by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, and and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid, was successfully concluded on 07 June 2023 in Colombo. MORE..
Sathosa further reduces prices of essential food items
The prices of 10 essential food items will be slashed with effect from Friday (June 09), Lanka Sathosa. MORE..
Sri Lanka to import 176,000 hatching eggs from Netherlands
The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to import hatching eggs through the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB). MORE..
Minister assures urea fertilizer price will drop below Rs. 9,000
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has revealed that urea fertilizer will be sold to farmers for a price less than Rs. 9,000 in line with the appreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee and other factors. MORE..
At least 22 people injured in bus-lorry collision
At least 22 passengers were injured and hospitalised following a collision involving a bus and a lorry in Embulgama area of Hanwella on the Colombo-Avissawella road this morning.
Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House. MORE..
South-west monsoon establishes over the island
The south-west monsoon is now established over the island, the Department of Meteorology says in its weather forecast for Friday (June 09). MORE..
Six schoolboys arrested over assault on O/L student in Kandy
The Katugastota Police today (08 June) arrested six students from a renowned school in Kandy in connection with the recent assault of a fellow student. MORE..
President holds special discussion with TNA
A special discussion took place between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and a group of MPs belonging to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today (08 June), sources confirmed. MORE..
Sudath Chandrasekera resigns as Senior Advisor to Sports Ministry
Sudath Chandrasekera, who served as the Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, has reportedly resigned from his post. MORE..
‘Ukussa’ cracks down on foreign employment scam in Galle
An individual was arrested in the Rathgama area in Galle today (08 June) after Ada Derana’s ‘Ukussa’ cracked down on a racket through which several women were scammed by an individual, under the pretense of potential foreign employment. MORE..
Chinese national detained with two passports deported
The Chinese national who was detained by officials of the Department of Immigration and Emigration last month was deported to China this afternoon (08 June). MORE..
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 42 million seized in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off Mamunai of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (08) has led to the recovery of more than 128 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters. MORE..
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Sports
‘I’m going to Miami’ - Messi confirms move to MLS
Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champions Paris St Germain and snubbing a lucrative contract offer in Saudi Arabia. MORE..
West Ham beat Fiorentina to win Europa Conference League
Jarrod Bowen’s dramatic 90th-minute goal secured West Ham their first major European trophy since 1965 with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan to clinch ODI series
Sri Lanka have sealed the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan 2 - 1, after winning the third and final match by a significant margin of nine wickets in just 16 overs. MORE..
Afghanistan bowled out for 116 in final ODI against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have shown absolute brilliance in the first innings of the last ODI match against Afghanistan, shutting down the visitors for a meagre score of 116 for the loss of nine wickets in 22.2 overs. MORE..
Rashid Khan returns for Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series-decider
Leg-spinner Rashid Khan was back in action for Afghanistan on Wednesday as the tourists opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final one-day international. MORE..
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CPC instructed to take legal action against 618 fuel stations
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Fourth Session of Sri Lanka-Maldives Joint Commission successfully concluded (English)
Technology
UK to host world’s first global summit on Artificial Intelligence
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced a world-first summit on artificial intelligence, seeking a leading role for the UK in limiting potential doomsday risks as he visited Washington. MORE..
USAID and IREX to organize MoJo Lanka - Sri Lanka’s first Mobile Journalism Festival
USAID and IREX to organize MoJo Lanka - Sri Lanka’s first Mobile Journalism Festival
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) has announced the MoJo Lanka festival, a two-day event celebrating the power of mobile journalism and digital storytelling. MORE..
Scientists expand search for signs of intelligent alien life
Scientists expand search for signs of intelligent alien life
Scientists have expanded the search for technologically advanced extraterrestrial civilizations by monitoring a star-dense region toward the core of our galaxy for a type of signal that could be produced by potential intelligent aliens that until now has been ignored. MORE..
AI CEOs, experts worried about the “risk of extinction” from AI
AI CEOs, experts worried about the “risk of extinction” from AI
AI researchers, engineers, and CEOs have released a statement expressing their concern about the potential danger AI poses, that it could wipe off humanity, comparing the threat level to the pandemics and nuclear war. MORE..
Entertainment
Hollywood actors authorize strike as writers still out
Hollywood’s actors union voted to authorize a strike if contract talks break down, turning up the heat on major film and television studios already grappling with a monthlong work stoppage by writers. MORE..
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ rakes in $117 million at the US box office on opening weekend
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ rakes in $117 million at the US box office on opening weekend
Disney’s live-action movie “The Little Mermaid” brought in $117.5 million at the US box office in the fifth-best opening for Memorial Day weekend in history, according to Box Office Mojo. MORE..
‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83
‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83
Tina Turner, the trailblazing rocker whose powerful voice and imposing stage presence thrilled global audiences for decades, died Wednesday at the age of 83. MORE..
China bans comedian Uncle Roger over series of jokes
China bans comedian Uncle Roger over series of jokes
A Malaysian comedian has had his Chinese social media account suspended after poking fun at China in one of his shows. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
285.5677 | 298.4378 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
353.5696 | 371.6976 |
Europe
Euro |
303.6215 | 320.6391 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
311.7117 | 331.4925 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
211.1248 | 223.9600 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
189.0180 | 200.6037 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
210.2674 | 222.6827 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0407 | 2.1523 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 772.4033 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 946.4906 |
Oman
|
Rial | 756.3542 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 79.8671 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 77.6543 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 79.2865 |
