‘Amber’ flood warning issued to low-lying areas of 3 rivers extended
The Department of Irrigation has extended the ‘Amber’ flood warnings issued for the low-lying areas of Nilwala River, Kuda Ganga and Gin Ganga for another 24 hours until 8.30 a.m. on Saturday (Sept. 30). MORE..
- At least 50 killed, dozens injured in blast in southwest Pakistan
- 74-year-old killed in Minuwangoda
- Landslide warnings issued for 7 districts extended
- SriLankan Airlines explains recent grounding of several aircraft
- President Ranil holds bilateral talks with Germany, Kazakhstan leaders
- Jaswar Umar re-elected President of Football Sri Lanka
- Another electricity tariff hike in October?
- Police recover mobile phone purportedly used by constable involved with “Harak Kata”
- Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman in Japan
- 51-year-old woman found dismembered; suspect yet to be arrested
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51-year-old woman found dismembered; suspect yet to be arrested
The body of a 51-year-old, who was reported missing since 27 September, was recovered by the police on Thursday (28 Sep.), from the banks of the Kelani River. MORE..
Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman in Japan
Prosecutors in Nagoya, Japan said on Friday (29 Sep.) that they have decided not to charge officials at an immigration center in the city for the second time over the 2021 death of a Sri Lankan detainee, despite her family’s repeated calls for them to be indicted. MORE..
Police recover mobile phone purportedly used by constable involved with “Harak Kata”
A mobile phone suspected to have been used by the police constable who aided notorious underworld figure “Harak Kata’s” recent escape bid at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly been recovered by the Police. MORE..
Another electricity tariff hike in October?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made a request from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs once again, citing the need to cover the costs for thermal power generation during the months when arid weather conditions were prevalent across the country. MORE..
Jaswar Umar re-elected President of Football Sri Lanka
Former President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Jaswar Umar was re-elected to the post, at the election for office bearers held on Friday (29 Sep.). MORE..
President Ranil holds bilateral talks with Germany, Kazakhstan leaders
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Berlin on a state visit, has engaged in bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday (Sept. 28). MORE..
SriLankan Airlines explains recent grounding of several aircraft
SriLankan Airlines has apologised for the extensive cancellation of flights recently, attributing the matter to technical faults. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for 7 districts extended
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warnings issued for parts of Galle, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara and Ratnapura districts. MORE..
74-year-old killed in Minuwangoda
A 74-year-old male was reportedly killed in the Aluthepola area in Minuwangoda on Thursday morning (28 Sep.), police reported. MORE..
At least 50 killed, dozens injured in blast in southwest Pakistan
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in an explosion in Pakistan, police tell the BBC. MORE..
Mullaitivu District Judge resigns citing threats and stress
Mullaitivu District Judge and Magistrate T. Saravanarajah has submitted his resignation from all judicial positions. MORE..
Dehiwala zoo offers free admission for kids on World Children’s Day
Children aged below 12 will be able to visit the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala (Dehiwala Zoo) free of charge on 01 October 2023, in view of World Children’s Day. MORE..
Wanted suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ worth nearly Rs. 1.2mn
The police have arrested a suspect who was in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) worth nearly Rs. 1.2 million. MORE..
Three killed after shootings in Dutch city; gunman arrested
A gunman killed three people in the Dutch city of Rotterdam on Thursday, shooting a local woman and her daughter in their home then storming into a classroom of Rotterdam’s university hospital and opening fire on a male teacher. MORE..
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 33mn in Karainagar
A special search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Pumattei on the Karainagar Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of Wednesday (Sept. 27) has led to the seizure of a dinghy loaded with over 100kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. MORE..
Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman in Japan
Prosecutors in Nagoya, Japan said on Friday (29 Sep.) that they have decided not to charge officials at an immigration center in the city for the second time over the 2021 death of a Sri Lankan detainee, despite her family’s repeated calls for them to be indicted. MORE..
Police recover mobile phone purportedly used by constable involved with “Harak Kata”
A mobile phone suspected to have been used by the police constable who aided notorious underworld figure “Harak Kata’s” recent escape bid at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly been recovered by the Police. MORE..
Another electricity tariff hike in October?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made a request from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs once again, citing the need to cover the costs for thermal power generation during the months when arid weather conditions were prevalent across the country. MORE..
Jaswar Umar re-elected President of Football Sri Lanka
Former President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Jaswar Umar was re-elected to the post, at the election for office bearers held on Friday (29 Sep.). MORE..
President Ranil holds bilateral talks with Germany, Kazakhstan leaders
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Berlin on a state visit, has engaged in bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday (Sept. 28). MORE..
SriLankan Airlines explains recent grounding of several aircraft
SriLankan Airlines has apologised for the extensive cancellation of flights recently, attributing the matter to technical faults. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for 7 districts extended
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warnings issued for parts of Galle, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara and Ratnapura districts. MORE..
74-year-old killed in Minuwangoda
A 74-year-old male was reportedly killed in the Aluthepola area in Minuwangoda on Thursday morning (28 Sep.), police reported. MORE..
At least 50 killed, dozens injured in blast in southwest Pakistan
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in an explosion in Pakistan, police tell the BBC. MORE..
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Jaswar Umar re-elected President of Football Sri Lanka
Former President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Jaswar Umar was re-elected to the post, at the election for office bearers held on Friday (29 Sep.). MORE..
CWC23: Sri Lanka opt to bat first in warm-up match against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat first against Bangladesh in the warm-up match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, India on Friday. MORE..
Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up tomorrow
Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their first warm-up game of the ICC Cricket World Cup tomorrow (Friday) at Guwahati at a moment when the country’s cricket is in deep trouble, following Tamim Iqbal’s omission from the World Cup squad and later his outburst towards team management and board. MORE..
SLC considering lifting temporary ban on Danushka Gunathilaka
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is considering lifting the temporary cricket ban imposed on cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was acquitted by an Australian court over sexual assault charges today (28), according to sources. MORE..
Asian Games 2023: Nepal record highest total, fastest fifty and hundred in T20I history
Nepal men’s cricket team made history at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 cricket tournament in Hangzhou, China as they smashed the highest-ever total in T20I cricket history, the fastest fifty and fastest century by a player in format’s history on Wednesday. MORE..
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Technology
Hyundai, Kia recall 3 million cars in US over fire risk
South Korean car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia are issuing recalls for 3.3 million vehicles in the United States due to their risk of suddenly catching fire, regulators announced Wednesday. MORE..
Google turns 25 with doodle walking ‘down the memory lane’
Google turns 25 with doodle walking ‘down the memory lane’
Google celebrated its 25th birthday on Wednesday with a nostalgic doodle down the memory lane. MORE..
F1, Lenovo unveil ‘kiss-activated’ trophy for Japanese Grand Prix
F1, Lenovo unveil ‘kiss-activated’ trophy for Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1 is in Japan this weekend for the final event in Asia of the 2023 calendar. The Japanese Grand Prix features the Suzuka Circuit and its storied history of F1 races. MORE..
Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions
Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions
The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence, claiming it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system. MORE..
Entertainment
Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 ‘Harry Potter’ movies, dies at age 82
Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He was 82. MORE..
Hollywood writers guild ends strike ahead of final contract vote
Hollywood writers guild ends strike ahead of final contract vote
Hollywood’s writers union said its members could return to work on Wednesday while they decide whether to approve a three-year deal that provides pay raises and some protections around use of artificial intelligence among other gains. MORE..
David McCallum: NCIS and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor dies aged 90
David McCallum: NCIS and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor dies aged 90
David McCallum, the British actor who became a star by playing a secret agent in 1960s spy drama The Man From U.N.C.L.E., has died at the age of 90. MORE..
French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder
French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder
French rapper MHD has been given a 12-year jail term for the murder of a young man in Paris in 2018. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
318.2642 | 328.9001 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
385.4166 | 401.2007 |
Europe
Euro |
334.5254 | 349.5066 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
344.3271 | 361.3667 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
42.7759 | 45.6707 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
201.5142 | 212.1194 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
230.9918 | 241.6335 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.1285 | 2.2204 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 861.5183 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,049.2458 |
Oman
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Rial | 842.7544 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 88.9947 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 86.4894 |
UAE
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Dirham | 88.3332 |
