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2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. MORE..
- Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed
- “Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake
- Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister
- Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
- US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert
- ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever
- Justin Bieber releases new album after 4-year music hiatus
- Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts
- Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations
- Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120, 170 still missing
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Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120, 170 still missing
Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny yesterday over the response to flash flooding that has left at least 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives. MORE..
Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations
Sri Lanka’s largest Tamil political party, Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking the involvement of independent, internationally respected forensic experts to oversee all stages of the investigation into the mass grave in Chemmani, a village in northern Jaffna. MORE..
Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (11) granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by two women challenging the gender-based restriction preventing women from applying for the position of Station Master in Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a significant milestone today (11) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 18,500-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..
US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a reciprocal tariff of 30 percent on imports from Sri Lanka will come into effect on August 01, 2025. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
The Colombo High Court has directed the Attorney General to recall the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE..
Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that it will take several more years to make the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) fully operational for commercial flights. MORE..
“Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a society cannot progress without a meaningful connection to its historic heritage and that the nation’s development path must be chosen accordingly. MORE..
Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has postponed the serving of indictments on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other accused in the case concerning the import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs
Sri Lanka stands to benefit significantly from the UK’s latest trade reforms, as the British government unveiled a series of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 10 July. MORE..
2025 G.C.E. A/L exam dates announced
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to be held from 10th November to 5th December 2025. MORE..
Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 35% tariff rate for goods imported from Canada, starting August 1. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Panadura, one injured
An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Hirana, Panadura earlier today (11), police said. MORE..
2024 O/L Exam results released
The results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released online, the Department of Examination announced. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations
Sri Lanka’s largest Tamil political party, Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking the involvement of independent, internationally respected forensic experts to oversee all stages of the investigation into the mass grave in Chemmani, a village in northern Jaffna. MORE..
Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (11) granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by two women challenging the gender-based restriction preventing women from applying for the position of Station Master in Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a significant milestone today (11) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 18,500-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..
US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a reciprocal tariff of 30 percent on imports from Sri Lanka will come into effect on August 01, 2025. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
The Colombo High Court has directed the Attorney General to recall the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE..
Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that it will take several more years to make the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) fully operational for commercial flights. MORE..
“Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a society cannot progress without a meaningful connection to its historic heritage and that the nation’s development path must be chosen accordingly. MORE..
Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has postponed the serving of indictments on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other accused in the case concerning the import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs
Sri Lanka stands to benefit significantly from the UK’s latest trade reforms, as the British government unveiled a series of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 10 July. MORE..
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Technology
Musk’s Starlink receives India’s final regulatory nod for launch
India’s space regulator on Wednesday granted Starlink a licence to launch commercial operations in the country, clearing the only remaining regulatory hurdle for the satellite provider to enter the market. MORE..
Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance
Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance
Nvidia briefly reached a market capitalization of $4 trillion on Wednesday, making it the first company in the world to reach the milestone and solidifying its position as one of Wall Street’s most-favored stocks. MORE...
Musk-owned X’s CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
Musk-owned X’s CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
Elon Musk-owned X’s CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role in a surprise move, just months after the social media platform was acquired by the billionaire’s AI startup, xAI. MORE..
Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire in major changing of guard
Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire in major changing of guard
Apple Inc. Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams is retiring as the company’s longtime No. 2, marking a major changing of the guard at an already tumultuous time for the iPhone maker. MORE..
Entertainment
Justin Bieber releases new album after 4-year music hiatus
After a four-year hiatus, Justin Bieber has announced his return to the music scene with a brand new album. MORE..
Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million
Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million
The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros ($10.04 million), auctioneer Sotheby’s said. MORE..
Popular Indian actress Hansika Motwani arrives in Sri Lanka
Popular Indian actress Hansika Motwani arrives in Sri Lanka
Popular Indian Bollywood and Kollywood actress Hansika Motwani has arrived in Sri Lanka today (09) from Mumbai. MORE..
France’s Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years
France’s Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years
France will lend Britain the Bayeux Tapestry, allowing the 11th century masterpiece to come back across the Channel for the first time in more than 900 years, in a show of friendship to mark President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
296.8506 | 304.4360 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
401.0647 | 414.3064 |
Europe
Euro |
345.0178 | 357.1433 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
369.1493 | 384.8836 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
215.3644 | 223.5653 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
193.1443 | 202.8008 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.8947 | 239.4837 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0113 | 2.0827 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 797.6702 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 983.1291 |
Oman
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Rial | 781.1149 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.2735 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.1764 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.8792 |
Sports
Verbeek and Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles title
Czech Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Thursday, defeating Britain’s Joe Salisbury and Brazilian Luisa Stefani 7-6(3) 7-6(3). MORE..
SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Mendis stars as Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Kandy
Sri Lanka comprehensively defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, a short while ago. MORE..
SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Bangladesh restricted to 154/5 in Kandy
Sri Lankan bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 154/5 5 in their allotted 20 overs in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Sri Lanka opts to bowl first in Kandy
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
Final decision on 2025 Asia Cup to be made at ACC meeting on July 25
The final decision regarding the Asia Cup 2025 will be made by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) during its meeting scheduled to take place in Dhaka between July 25 and 26. MORE..
