Mexico’s President presses charges after groping attack on street
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide after being groped on the street while greeting supporters near the presidential palace in Mexico City. Sheinbaum, 63, said on Wednesday that she had pressed…
CBSL rates : Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (06), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.71 to Rs. 300.97. Meanwhile,…
“What’s your Skincare routine” : Cricketer asks PM Modi
As Prime Minister Modi met and commended the Indian women’s cricket team for their “remarkable resilience and comeback” in the World Cup, he was asked a cheeky question: What is his skincare routine? The question came from top-order batter Harleen…
Selection of new Diyawadana Nilame to take place in Kandy tomorrow
All arrangements have been finalized for the selection meeting to appoint a new Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, scheduled for tomorrow (07). It is reported that the election will take place at the Senkadagala Buddhist Hall,…
School Holidays : New Announcement
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the end and recommencement of the third school term for 2025 in all government and government-approved private schools. Accordingly, the first phase of the third term will conclude on Friday (07…
Deputy Minister clashes with Advocata over SOE losses
Deputy Minister of State Enterprises, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has accused think tank Advocata Institute of publishing what he claimed was a politically motivated and misleading analysis on the performance of Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Responding to Advocata’s recent claims that…
Budget 2026 : Opposition MPs to meet for special briefing
All opposition Members of Parliament have been summoned to a special briefing today (06) to discuss the second budget of the current government and the opposition’s strategic response. According to SJB General Secretary and MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara, the session…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 301.20, while the selling…
Typhoon Kalmaegi : Philippines declares state of emergency
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and nearly 130 missing in central provinces in the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country this year. The deaths…
Final draft of 2026 Budget Proposal reviewed by President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final draft of the 2026 Budget Proposal at the Presidential Secretariat last night (05). According to the President’s Office, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Harshana Suriyapperuma, also participated in the review session….