Sri Lanka welcomes initial phase of agreement for peace in Gaza
Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism said. MORE..
- Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
- 2012 Greek bonds case against ex-CBSL chief Cabraal moved to December
- Organized criminal Mahesh’s brother-in-law arrested with firearms
- Case against ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne fixed for hearing
- Peru’s Congress ousts president, successor vows ‘war on crime’
- Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
- Israel says Gaza ceasefire in effect, troops to withdraw
- Man who defrauded nearly Rs 15 million by promising jobs in Canada arrested
- Sri Lanka welcomes initial phase of agreement for peace in Gaza
- UN delegation meets Sri Lankan Parliamentary leaders to discuss electoral reforms and transparency
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UN delegation meets Sri Lankan Parliamentary leaders to discuss electoral reforms and transparency
Representatives of the United Nations Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission held a series of consultation meetings at Parliament premises, with key parliamentary stakeholders to assess opportunities for international support to strengthen electoral processes in the country. MORE..
Man who defrauded nearly Rs 15 million by promising jobs in Canada arrested
A man who allegedly defrauded Rs. 14.9 million from individuals by claiming to provide jobs in Canada has been arrested by officers of the Police Unit of the Special Investigations Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) yesterday (09). MORE..
Israel says Gaza ceasefire in effect, troops to withdraw
The Israeli military said Friday that the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time, and that troops are withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines. MORE..
Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. MORE..
Peru’s Congress ousts president, successor vows ‘war on crime’
Peru’s lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country’s new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina Boluarte, as anger mounted over rising crime and accusations of corruption. MORE..
Case against ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne fixed for hearing
The Colombo High Court has fixed the hearing of the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne over a corruption charge for 10 December, 2025. MORE..
Organized criminal Mahesh’s brother-in-law arrested with firearms
The brother-in-law of ‘Mahesh Bandara’, an organized criminal who is currently residing overseas, has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) officers. MORE..
2012 Greek bonds case against ex-CBSL chief Cabraal moved to December
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), against former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four other defendants, be taken up for hearing on 17 December 2025. MORE..
Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that some laws of the Western world regarding the implementation of the proposed bill seeking to ban corporal punishment for children are completely unsuitable for Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Two tuk-tuk drivers arrested for extorting money from foreign tourists
Two three-wheeler drivers have been arrested by the police for allegedly overcharging two female foreign tourists for their services. MORE..
Business fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on a business in the Kolonnawa area that was found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking water at a price exceeding the government-regulated rate. MORE..
Weligama shooting: Case against ex-IGP Deshabandu and others adjourned
The case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and other suspects in connection with the shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama has been scheduled for reconsideration on December 17. MORE..
Youth sentenced to 10 years RI for drug trafficking
A 21-year-old who is employed as a mason has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of trafficking the narcotic substance known as ‘ice’. MORE..
Cabinet Reshuffle: New portfolios for 3 ministers and 10 deputy ministers
The government has announced the new portfolios of three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers following today’s Cabinet reshuffle. MORE..
Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced, in a year overshadowed by Trump
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, in a year overshadowed by a months-long campaign by U.S. President Donald Trump to win what is arguably the world’s most prestigious award. MORE..
Man who defrauded nearly Rs 15 million by promising jobs in Canada arrested
A man who allegedly defrauded Rs. 14.9 million from individuals by claiming to provide jobs in Canada has been arrested by officers of the Police Unit of the Special Investigations Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) yesterday (09). MORE..
Israel says Gaza ceasefire in effect, troops to withdraw
The Israeli military said Friday that the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time, and that troops are withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines. MORE..
Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. MORE..
Peru’s Congress ousts president, successor vows ‘war on crime’
Peru’s lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country’s new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina Boluarte, as anger mounted over rising crime and accusations of corruption. MORE..
Case against ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne fixed for hearing
The Colombo High Court has fixed the hearing of the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne over a corruption charge for 10 December, 2025. MORE..
Organized criminal Mahesh’s brother-in-law arrested with firearms
The brother-in-law of ‘Mahesh Bandara’, an organized criminal who is currently residing overseas, has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) officers. MORE..
2012 Greek bonds case against ex-CBSL chief Cabraal moved to December
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), against former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four other defendants, be taken up for hearing on 17 December 2025. MORE..
Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that some laws of the Western world regarding the implementation of the proposed bill seeking to ban corporal punishment for children are completely unsuitable for Sri Lanka. MORE..
Two tuk-tuk drivers arrested for extorting money from foreign tourists
Two three-wheeler drivers have been arrested by the police for allegedly overcharging two female foreign tourists for their services. MORE..
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Technology
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker looks to add battery power to its hybrid and petrol-engine models. MORE..
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google will serve as the official cloud provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has joined LA28 as a founding partner, organisers said on Wednesday, in a deal that also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal’s U.S. coverage. MORE..
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier. MORE..
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Monday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to benefit from strong investor demand. MORE..
Entertainment
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Netflix recently released the first look at Man vs Baby, a new comedy starring Rowan Atkinson. This show is a follow-up to his 2022 hit series, Man vs Bee, and it is set to premiere on December 11, 2025. MORE..
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Lanka Events, the leading overseas Sri Lankan film distributor based in Sydney and a strategic partner of TV Derana, has announced the global release of Vihanga Premaya (Peacock Lament), the 2025 Derana-Lux Cinema of Tomorrow Film Award winner for Best Film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dr. Sanjeewa Pushpakumara. MORE..
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Country singer Dolly Parton sought to reassure fans about her health on Wednesday (Oct 8) after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death. MORE..
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court today denied actress Shilpa Shetty permission to travel to Sri Lanka for a YouTube event, saying she should first pay Rs 600 million in fraud charges before the matter is considered. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
298.9214 | 306.3939 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
399.6941 | 412.2531 |
Europe
Euro |
346.7156 | 358.1261 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
370.4946 | 385.6010 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
213.1108 | 220.9795 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
195.0568 | 204.3178 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.1268 | 238.5368 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9508 | 2.0193 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 802.6790 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 990.5663 |
Oman
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Rial | 785.9799 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 83.0250 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.6809 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 82.3988 |
Sports
Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka’s football team beat a higher-ranked Turkmenistan at Colombo Racecourse in the AFC Asian Cup qualification on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. MORE..
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
The organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced that Indian cricketers will feature in the tournament for the first time when its sixth edition begins on December 1. MORE..
