2025 Budget passed in Parliament with amendments
The Third Reading of the 2025 Budget was passed in Parliament with amendments by a majority of 114 votes this evening (21). MORE..
- Over 400 nominations for LG Election rejected
- CBSL issues notice on prohibited pyramid schemes
- US Indo-Pacific Command chief hails Sri Lanka’s vital role in Indian Ocean security
- President arrives in Parliament ahead of 2025 Budget vote
- CCD officers who surrendered over Weligama shooting granted bail
- Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
- MPs’ pension to be abolished, insurance reduced; Presidents Entitlements Act to be amended
- 2025 Budget passed in Parliament with amendments
- ‘Shan Putha’ granted bail
- Speaker endorses certificate on 2025 Appropriation Bill
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Speaker endorses certificate on 2025 Appropriation Bill
The Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate to the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 today (21), in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution. MORE..
‘Shan Putha’ granted bail
The popular Sri Lankan rapper and singer known as ‘Shan Putha,’ who was arrested for the possession of a 9mm firearm, has been granted bail by the court. MORE..
MPs’ pension to be abolished, insurance reduced; Presidents Entitlements Act to be amended
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the bills to abolish the pension for Members of Parliament (MPs) and to amend the Presidents Entitlements Act will be introduced soon. MORE..
Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka for an official visit on April 05, 2025. MORE..
CCD officers who surrendered over Weligama shooting granted bail
The six police officers attached to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), who surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court over the shooting incident in front of a hotel at Weligama in Matara, have been granted bail by the court. MORE..
President arrives in Parliament ahead of 2025 Budget vote
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to participate in the final day of the Third Reading debate on the 2025 Budget. MORE..
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US Indo-Pacific Command chief hails Sri Lanka’s vital role in Indian Ocean security
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), was held today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
CBSL issues notice on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a special notice regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..
Over 400 nominations for LG Election rejected
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, says that the nominations process for the 2025 Local Government Elections was conducted across 25 districts from March 17 to 12 noon yesterday (20). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s deflation drops marginally in February 2025
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‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Evidence uncovered against arrested cops, all suspects further remanded
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Sri Lankan Airlines’ flights to London cancelled
Sri Lankan Airlines has cancelled several flights to London scheduled to depart Colombo today, due to the temporary closure of Heathrow Airport in London following a large fire at a nearby electrical substation. MORE..
Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights
Britain’s Heathrow Airport was closed for the day Friday after a fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe’s busiest travel hub. MORE..
World Indoor Athletics Championship: Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe qualifies for semifinals
Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe has qualified for the Men’s 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championship being held in Nanjing, China. MORE..
Six CCD officers surrender in connection with Weligama shooting incident
The six officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) charged in connection with the shooting incident at a hotel in Weligama, Matara, have surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court today (21) through a motion. MORE..
‘Shan Putha’ granted bail
The popular Sri Lankan rapper and singer known as ‘Shan Putha,’ who was arrested for the possession of a 9mm firearm, has been granted bail by the court. MORE..
MPs’ pension to be abolished, insurance reduced; Presidents Entitlements Act to be amended
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the bills to abolish the pension for Members of Parliament (MPs) and to amend the Presidents Entitlements Act will be introduced soon. MORE..
Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka for an official visit on April 05, 2025. MORE..
CCD officers who surrendered over Weligama shooting granted bail
The six police officers attached to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), who surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court over the shooting incident in front of a hotel at Weligama in Matara, have been granted bail by the court. MORE..
President arrives in Parliament ahead of 2025 Budget vote
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to participate in the final day of the Third Reading debate on the 2025 Budget. MORE..
US Indo-Pacific Command chief hails Sri Lanka’s vital role in Indian Ocean security
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), was held today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
CBSL issues notice on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a special notice regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..
Over 400 nominations for LG Election rejected
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, says that the nominations process for the 2025 Local Government Elections was conducted across 25 districts from March 17 to 12 noon yesterday (20). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s deflation drops marginally in February 2025
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on Y-o-Y basis increased to -3.9 % in February 2025, compared to -4.0% in January 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
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OpenAI and Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift
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‘Tentigo’ becomes first Sri Lankan black comedy remade in multiple languages
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25 Indian TV stars duped in energy drink ad scam
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Sports
World Indoor Athletics Championship: Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe qualifies for semifinals
Sri Lanka’s Chamod Yodhasinghe has qualified for the Men’s 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championship being held in Nanjing, China. MORE..
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
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Chamari rising as players from Sri Lanka and New Zealand make rankings gains
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Dasun Shanaka joins Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025
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USA
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
315.0736 | 327.8859 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
328.0065 | 343.4886 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
202.6398 | 211.2153 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
181.9766 | 191.2745 |
Singapore
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217.1118 | 226.8661 |
Japan
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Dinar | 786.8403 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 962.5293 |
Oman
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Rial | 770.5485 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 81.3671 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 79.0732 |
UAE
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Dirham | 80.7513 |
