Sri Lanka’s official reserves up to USD 5.43 bn in April
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 9.6% to USD 5.43 billion in April 2024, compared to USD 4.96 billion in March 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
- Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka
- Appeals Court rejects Wijeyadasa’s petition against interim order
- Putin sworn in as Russian president for fifth term
- Fowzie’s son arrested over assault incident
- President’s Fund initiates two new scholarship programs
- Bill related suspension of Parate Law passed in parliament
- Retirement age of nurses and other healthcare staff to be increased
- Establishment of the National Teachers’ Council
- Showery conditions expected to enhance from today
- Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers
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Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to enhance from today
The Meteorology Department says an enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days from today (May 08). MORE..
Establishment of the National Teachers’ Council
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the combined proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Education to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for the establishment of a National Teachers’ Council. MORE..
Retirement age of nurses and other healthcare staff to be increased
Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said that a Cabinet paper was submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers to increase the retirement age of certain healthcare services including nursing staff to 61 years. MORE..
Bill related suspension of Parate Law passed in parliament
The Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) bill, which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15, 2024, was passed in Parliament without amendments on Tuesday (07).
President’s Fund initiates two new scholarship programs
As per the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President’s Fund has initiated two additional scholarship programs alongside the on-going scholarship initiatives, the President’s Media Division reported today. MORE..
Fowzie’s son arrested over assault incident
Former Provincial Councillor Nauzer Fowzie has been arrested by Kollupitiya Police for allegedly assaulting a person following an accident involving his vehicle, police said. MORE..
Putin sworn in as Russian president for fifth term
Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. MORE..
Appeals Court rejects Wijeyadasa’s petition against interim order
The Court of Appeal today dismissed the petition filed by Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe seeking to suspend the interim injunction issued by the Colombo District Court preventing him from functioning as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). MORE..
Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a deal with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s renewable energy wing Adani Green to develop wind power stations in the country. MORE..
Police obtain 72-hour detention order on ‘Manna Ramesh’
A 72-hour detention order was obtained by police for Ramesh Priyajanaka alias ‘Manna Ramesh’ who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka this morning (07) by a team of CID officers, the police spokesman said. MORE..
45-year-old murdered by son-in-law with garden hoe
A 45-year-old resident of Sithamparapuram in Vavuniya, has been attacked to death with a garden hoe allegedly by his son-in-law after a dispute between then had escalated last evening (06), according to the police. MORE..
Body of missing youth from Kuliyapitiya found in Madampe
Police said the body of the youth from Kuliyapitiya who went missing on April 22 after visiting the home of his girlfriend, has been discovered in the Madampe area. MORE..
Unidentified body recovered from Diyawanna Lake
An unidentified body has been recovered by police in the Diyawanna Lake along the Parliament Road, Ada Derana reporter said.
Public warned of rise in online phishing scams targeting mobile devices
Sri Lanka Banks’ Association, LankaPay and FinCSIRT says they have been alerted regarding several incidents of financial fraud, both globally and in Sri Lanka, disguised as attractive online offers, leading to mobile device users inadvertently clicking on unknown links and downloading malicious apps and files. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to enhance from today
The Meteorology Department says an enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days from today (May 08). MORE..
Establishment of the National Teachers’ Council
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the combined proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Education to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for the establishment of a National Teachers’ Council. MORE..
Retirement age of nurses and other healthcare staff to be increased
Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said that a Cabinet paper was submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers to increase the retirement age of certain healthcare services including nursing staff to 61 years. MORE..
Bill related suspension of Parate Law passed in parliament
The Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) bill, which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15, 2024, was passed in Parliament without amendments on Tuesday (07).
President’s Fund initiates two new scholarship programs
As per the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President’s Fund has initiated two additional scholarship programs alongside the on-going scholarship initiatives, the President’s Media Division reported today. MORE..
Fowzie’s son arrested over assault incident
Former Provincial Councillor Nauzer Fowzie has been arrested by Kollupitiya Police for allegedly assaulting a person following an accident involving his vehicle, police said. MORE..
Putin sworn in as Russian president for fifth term
Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. MORE..
Appeals Court rejects Wijeyadasa’s petition against interim order
The Court of Appeal today dismissed the petition filed by Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe seeking to suspend the interim injunction issued by the Colombo District Court preventing him from functioning as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). MORE..
Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a deal with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s renewable energy wing Adani Green to develop wind power stations in the country. MORE..
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Sports
Chamari powers Sri Lanka to title win at Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. MORE..
Sri Lanka clinch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 qualification
Sri Lanka have joined Scotland as the second qualifier for this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh from 3 to 20 October. MORE..
Injured Pathirana to return to Sri Lanka
Chennai Super Kings have suffered a big blow with the injury of Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket doubles payments for Test players
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a significant increase in payments for Sri Lanka’s Test players, effectively doubling their compensation. MORE..
Sri Lanka win Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship
Sri Lanka won the Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship by defeating Kazakhstan 45-7 in the final at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
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Technology
Apple plans record $110 billion share buyback amid challenging earnings report
Apple on Thursday posted first-quarter revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4% year over year, as the iPhone maker continues to struggle with growth challenges, particularly in China, amid an uncertain economic environment. MORE..
Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1
Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1
Samsung Electronics forecast demand for artificial intelligence would hold strong and tighten supply of some high-end chips, joining rivals in benefiting from a solid rebound in the battered global memory chip market. MORE..
Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he is expected to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. MORE..
US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating laws against money laundering. MORE..
Entertainment
Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. MORE..
Reader’s Digest UK closes after 86 years
Reader’s Digest UK closes after 86 years
The widely read magazine, Reader’s Digest has announced that they have closed in the UK after 86 years in operation. MORE..
Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform. MORE..
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000
A gold pocket watch worn by the wealthiest passenger on the Titanic has sold for six times the asking price, fetching £900,000. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
292.0793 | 302.3040 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
365.6640 | 380.4884 |
Europe
Euro |
313.2810 | 326.7181 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
320.4653 | 336.3037 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.5029 | 222.0102 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.6070 | 201.7433 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
214.7629 | 224.9979 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8948 | 1.9732 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 788.0480 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 967.0426 |
Oman
|
Rial | 771.8054 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 81.4957 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 79.2229 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 80.8989 |
