GovPay can be used to pay all traffic spot fines from Sept - ICTA
Measures will be taken to facilitate the payment of spot fines issued by Police for traffic violations through the use of GovPay application from September, Harsha Purasinghe, a board member of the Information and Communication Technology Agency stated.
- Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continues to receive treatment from team of experts
- Energy Ministry reviews Sri Lanka’s preparedness for nuclear energy
- Appointment to be granted to 304 Ayurvedic doctors promptly
- First Indian astronaut to go to ISS is on his way back
- ASPI records new all-time high
- Mirigama shooting victim succumbs to injuries
- Customs has never released red-labeled containers before: SLPP lawyers
- Joint Postal Trade Union Front to withdraw from overtime duties
- Trump to slam Russia with 100% tariffs if no deal is made on Ukraine in 50 days
- Sri Lanka and Saudi Fund sign agreements to restructure SAR 517 mn
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Sri Lanka and Saudi Fund sign agreements to restructure SAR 517 mn
The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) has signed Bilateral Amendatory Loan Agreements with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing External Debt Restructuring Process, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development stated. MORE..
Trump to slam Russia with 100% tariffs if no deal is made on Ukraine in 50 days
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has struck a deal with NATO to purchase the weapons that will be delivered to Ukraine, as he met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington. MORE..
Joint Postal Trade Union Front to withdraw from overtime duties
The Joint Postal Trade Union Front has announced that it will commence a strike action by withdrawing from all overtime duties at post offices and administrative offices across the island. MORE..
Customs has never released red-labeled containers before: SLPP lawyers
Since the inception of Sri Lanka Customs in 1805, containers marked with red labels have never been released, according to the Lawyers’ Association of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. MORE..
Mirigama shooting victim succumbs to injuries
An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident in Mirigama, police said. MORE..
ASPI records new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 297 points today. MORE..
First Indian astronaut to go to ISS is on his way back
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian ever to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), is on his way back. MORE..
Appointment to be granted to 304 Ayurvedic doctors promptly
Steps will be taken to promptly grant appointments to 304 Ayurvedic doctors, as approval for these appointments has already been granted, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Energy Ministry reviews Sri Lanka’s preparedness for nuclear energy
A special program to review Sri Lanka’s preparedness for nuclear energy, which can be described as a significant step in the field of nuclear power in Sri Lanka, has been launched under the leadership of the Minister of Energy, Engineer (Eng.) Kumara Jayakody. MORE..
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continues to receive treatment from team of experts
Treatment for the critically injured wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ is continuing with the involvement of several experts. MORE..
COPE recommends Govt to take over SLIIT citing unlawful privatization
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) recently recommended that legal steps be taken to take over the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), ...MORE..
Public officials to face fines for failure to submit asset declarations – CIABOC
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that fines will be imposed on public officials who fail to submit their assets and liabilities declarations after today (14 July). MORE..
Ex-State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera further remanded
Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera has been remanded until July 28 by the Mahara Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Programme to provide allowance to street children and those under institutional care to commence tomorrow
The programme to grant a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 to children held in detention homes, child development centers or with a guardian and street children will commence tomorrow, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj stated. MORE..
Ex-DMT Assistant Commissioner and two others granted bail
A former Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic and two other officials who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and subsequently remanded by court have been granted bail, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Trump to slam Russia with 100% tariffs if no deal is made on Ukraine in 50 days
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has struck a deal with NATO to purchase the weapons that will be delivered to Ukraine, as he met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington. MORE..
Joint Postal Trade Union Front to withdraw from overtime duties
The Joint Postal Trade Union Front has announced that it will commence a strike action by withdrawing from all overtime duties at post offices and administrative offices across the island. MORE..
Customs has never released red-labeled containers before: SLPP lawyers
Since the inception of Sri Lanka Customs in 1805, containers marked with red labels have never been released, according to the Lawyers’ Association of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. MORE..
Mirigama shooting victim succumbs to injuries
An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident in Mirigama, police said. MORE..
ASPI records new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 297 points today. MORE..
First Indian astronaut to go to ISS is on his way back
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian ever to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), is on his way back. MORE..
Appointment to be granted to 304 Ayurvedic doctors promptly
Steps will be taken to promptly grant appointments to 304 Ayurvedic doctors, as approval for these appointments has already been granted, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Energy Ministry reviews Sri Lanka’s preparedness for nuclear energy
A special program to review Sri Lanka’s preparedness for nuclear energy, which can be described as a significant step in the field of nuclear power in Sri Lanka, has been launched under the leadership of the Minister of Energy, Engineer (Eng.) Kumara Jayakody. MORE..
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continues to receive treatment from team of experts
Treatment for the critically injured wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ is continuing with the involvement of several experts. MORE..
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Bitcoin tops $120,000 for the first time
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US online spending surges as steep discounts boost sales
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Online spending soared USD 24.1 billion across U.S. retailers during the stretch from July 8 to 11 – dubbed “Black Friday in Summer”, outpacing Adobe Analytics’ prior forecast, as eager shoppers rushed to snap up deep discounts on back-to-school essentials. MORE..
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Legendary Indian actress Saroja Devi passes away
Veteran South Indian Actor B Saroja Devi died here on Monday, film industry sources said. MORE..
Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge torture sites added to UNESCO heritage list
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Three locations used by Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime as torture and execution sites 50 years ago have been added by UNESCO to its World Heritage List. MORE..
‘Superman’ smashes box office expectations, soaring towards $130 million opening
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Justin Bieber releases new album after 4-year music hiatus
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After a four-year hiatus, Justin Bieber has announced his return to the music scene with a brand new album. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
297.1393 | 304.7196 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
399.0959 | 412.2590 |
Europe
Euro |
345.4410 | 357.4812 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
369.7419 | 385.4728 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
215.6080 | 223.8023 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
192.7161 | 202.3172 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
230.0725 | 239.6397 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0081 | 2.0803 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 797.6421 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 983.8151 |
Oman
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Rial | 781.2499 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 82.5065 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 80.1757 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 81.8663 |
Sports
New York beat Washington to secure MLC title
MI New York pulled off one of the most remarkable turnarounds in franchise T20 history, clinching the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title with a five-run win over defending champions Washington Freedom at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. MORE..
Palmer double fires Chelsea past PSG to Club World Cup glory
Cole Palmer produced a scintillating first-half masterclass as Chelsea demolished a flat Paris St Germain 3-0 to win a one-sided Club World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday. MORE..
Sinner beats Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title
World number one Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title by wearing down Carlos Alcaraz in another high-quality Grand Slam final between the dominant forces of the men’s game. MORE..
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I at Dambulla
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the second T20 International of the three-match series, held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, to level the series 1-1. MORE..
Bangladesh score 177/7 in 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh scored 177 for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs in the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
