Jinthupitiya Shooting: Victim succumbs to injuries
Police have confirmed that the individual who was critically injured in a shooting incident last night (16) in the Jinthupitiya area in Colombo, has succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the National Hospital of Colombo. MORE..
- Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
- Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
- Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity
- Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
- Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026
- Three associates of ‘Dubai Ishara’ arrested with heroin in Gampola
- Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
- ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
- Several train services including night mail trains to resume
- MP Asoka Ranwala’s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
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MP Asoka Ranwala’s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala’s wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..
Several train services including night mail trains to resume
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka has taken steps to resume several train services, including the night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone “Ditwah”. MORE..
Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Three associates of ‘Dubai Ishara’ arrested with heroin in Gampola
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to “Dubai Ishara”—a major drug trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubai—were arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..
Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity
The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. MORE..
Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
A 67-year-old father of two was killed following an assault at a residence in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya yesterday (16). MORE..
Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post. MORE..
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza ‘board of peace’
The White House has announced names of the so-called “Board of Peace” that will, under President Donald Trump’s plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country
The Meteorology Department states that mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. MORE..
One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
One person has reportedly been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Jinthupitiya in Colombo. MORE..
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Govt. committed to ensuring quality education to develop responsible citizens - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Government is making every effort to ensure the quality education to nurture a developed citizen that the country requires...MORE..
Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda
A retired Sri Lanka Army Captain has been arrested by the Police Western Province North Crimes Range at Miriswatte in Minuwangoda, while in possession of 18 T-56 assault rifle magazines and 25 rounds of live ammunition, police said.
Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of detainees who had climbed onto the rooftop of the ‘D Ward’ at the Boossa Prison and engaged in unruly behaviour, causing damage to prison property, has been brought under control a short while ago, the Prisons Spokesman said.
Several train services including night mail trains to resume
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka has taken steps to resume several train services, including the night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone “Ditwah”. MORE..
Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Three associates of ‘Dubai Ishara’ arrested with heroin in Gampola
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to “Dubai Ishara”—a major drug trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubai—were arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..
Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity
The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. MORE..
Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
A 67-year-old father of two was killed following an assault at a residence in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya yesterday (16). MORE..
Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post. MORE..
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza ‘board of peace’
The White House has announced names of the so-called “Board of Peace” that will, under President Donald Trump’s plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. MORE..
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Technology
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
Adverts will soon appear at the top of the AI tool ChatGPT for some users, the company OpenAI has announced. MORE..
Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine. MORE..
TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure
TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure
TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday (Jan 16), as the ByteDance-owned platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. MORE..
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary. MORE..
Entertainment
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the studio that makes Star Wars, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history. MORE..
Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have reached a new agreement that would bring films such as “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” to the streaming giant’s customers worldwide after they play in cinemas, the companies said on Thursday. MORE..
Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
After 1,336 days, the wait is over for Harry Styles fans - he has announced his return to music. MORE..
K-Pop sensation BTS announces return with new world tour
K-Pop sensation BTS announces return with new world tour
Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS announced on Tuesday it will embark on a concert tour starting in April after the release of its first new album in more than three years. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.6708 | 313.2065 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
407.9243 | 420.6327 |
Europe
Euro |
353.6656 | 365.0787 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
378.0721 | 393.0617 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
218.7260 | 226.6825 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
202.6883 | 211.9149 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
235.7855 | 244.9608 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9237 | 1.9888 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 820.4482 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,004.7540 |
Oman
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Rial | 803.4430 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.8186 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.4868 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.2182 |
Sports
ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 World Cup deadlock
A two-member team of the ICC will land in Dhaka on Saturday to resolve the deadlock surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup in India, hoping to allay their security concerns having already indicated that a change of venue is impractical. MORE..
Princess of Wales hosts England Women’s Rugby World Cup winners
The Princess of Wales hosted England’s women’s rugby union team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September. MORE..
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed. MORE..
FM Derana announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In a country where cricket is more than a sport and every delivery is felt in the heart, FM Derana was announced as the Official Radio Broadcaster in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at a media briefing held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Sea Festival Hall of the Sri Lanka Tourism Board. MORE..
No auction, just player draft for Lanka Premier League
There will be no auction for this year’s Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced, with a player draft set to take place instead on March 22. MORE..
