Sri Lanka’s economic sectors gear up for further growth in early 2025
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2024 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..
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UK tea experts explore trading opportunities with Sri Lankan specialty tea producers
A delegation of experts and specialists from the UK tea industry is in Sri Lanka this week to strengthen connections with the country’s specialty tea producers and explore business opportunities. MORE..
CBSL to launch new investment tranche with advanced strategies, prioritizing foreign reserves
With projections indicating historically high levels of inflows from the services trade and workers’ remittances, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) plans to capitalize on market opportunities through diversified strategies across various markets. MORE..
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Sri Lanka welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement
Sri Lanka has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which has brought an end to the 15-month long conflict between Israel and Hamas. MORE..
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Census of low-income families for second phase of ‘Aswesuma’ to begin tomorrow
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Fire burns through multiple tents at Hindu festival in India but causes no injuries
A fire tore through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city, officials said Sunday. There were no injuries. MORE..
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Mahinda will have to pay Rs 4.6M rent or vacate Colombo residence – President AKD
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January 19, 2025 11:05 pm
Schools closed in North Central Province tomorrow
All government schools in the North Central Province will remain closed tomorrow (January 20) in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Provincial Director of Education announced. MORE..
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January 19, 2025 10:12 pm
Landslide early warnings issued for several areas in 4 districts
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
‘Red’ flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Malwathu Oya
The Irrigation Department has issued a ‘Red’ flood warning for several low-lying areas of the Malwathu Oya Basin, effective until 4.30 p.m. on January 21, 2025. MORE..
More details revealed on Mount Lavinia shooting incident
More information has come to light regarding the shooting incident that occurred at Siripala Mawatha in Mount Lavinia today (19), which claimed the life of a youth. MORE..
Veteran journalist Victor Ivan passes away
Veteran journalist and former Editor of the ‘Ravaya’ newspaper, Victor Ivan has passed away at the age of 75, family members confirmed to Ada Derana. MORE..
Three including army soldier arrested over Mannar double murder
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mannar which left two persons dead and injured two others, police said today. MORE..
CBSL to launch new investment tranche with advanced strategies, prioritizing foreign reserves
With projections indicating historically high levels of inflows from the services trade and workers’ remittances, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) plans to capitalize on market opportunities through diversified strategies across various markets. MORE..
Sri Lanka welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement
Sri Lanka has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which has brought an end to the 15-month long conflict between Israel and Hamas. MORE..
Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire takes hold after Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages
The first three hostages were released from Gaza and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. MORE..
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The Welfare Benefits Board says that the census of low-income families who have applied for the second phase of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits programme will commence tomorrow (21). MORE..
Fire burns through multiple tents at Hindu festival in India but causes no injuries
A fire tore through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city, officials said Sunday. There were no injuries. MORE..
14 injured as bus topples in Serunuwara
A private passenger bus travelling from Kattankudy to Colombo has reportedly been involved in an accident this morning (20) near the bend in front of the Kallar army camp in the Serunuwara area on the Serunuwara-Kantale road, within the Serunuwara Police Division. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
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Mahinda will have to pay Rs 4.6M rent or vacate Colombo residence – President AKD
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated his commitment to completely eliminating the corrupt politics in the country, as promised to the people. MORE..
Schools closed in North Central Province tomorrow
All government schools in the North Central Province will remain closed tomorrow (January 20) in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Provincial Director of Education announced. MORE..
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Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Stand-in Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. MORE..
Sri Lanka thrash Women’s U19WC 2025 hosts Malaysia
Chamudi Praboda and Dahami Sanethma emerged as the star performers as Sri Lanka pinned down hosts Malaysia by a 139 runs in their ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup opener on day two of the tournament. MORE..
Haaland signs new man city deal until 2034
Erling Haaland has signed a new 9.5-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034, the Premier League champions announced on Friday. MORE..
Australia to play two ODIs during Sri Lanka tour
Australia will play an additional ODI during their Sri Lanka tour starting later this month for two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championships, the hosts said Wednesday. MORE..
Theekshana attains career-best third position in ODI Bowling Rankings
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has attained a career-best third position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after grabbing seven wickets in the last two matches of their three-ODI series against New Zealand that the home side won 2-1. MORE..
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'We will take over ex-President Mahinda's residence and provide a third of his salary” – President AKD (English)
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TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump’s promised executive order
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TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office. MORE..
TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect
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Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. MORE..
TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes ‘immediately’
TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes ‘immediately’
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Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..
Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home in India’s financial capital of Mumbai for which he was undergoing surgery. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
292.2195 | 300.6917 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
355.8999 | 369.6179 |
Europe
Euro |
299.3524 | 311.6434 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
317.8531 | 333.1169 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
201.5142 | 210.1706 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
179.5450 | 188.9322 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
212.1013 | 221.8683 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8723 | 1.9465 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 786.6227 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 961.4263 |
Oman
|
Rial | 770.1949 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 81.3257 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 79.0260 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 80.7279 |
