Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.50 to Rs. 300.90,…
Narahenpita fire : Residents & foreigners rescued (Video)
A group of individuals, including foreign nationals, have been rescued after being trapped due to the fire that broke out at an apartment complex in Narahenpita today. It was reported that the blaze originated on the fifth floor of the…
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Halal Council Wins Gold and Top Achiever Awards at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2025 Presented by CNCI and Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development The Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited (HAC) was recognized with two awards at the CNCI…
Sri Lanka Tourism participates in JATA Tourism Expo 2025 in Japan
Fifteen (15) Sri Lankan tourism stakeholders registered under the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) showcased their offerings at the JATA Tourism Expo 2025 held in Japan this week. According to the SLTPB, Sri Lanka Tourism successfully participated in the…
Israel kills 20 in Gaza attacks
The Israeli military has killed at least 20 Palestinians in attacks across Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “powerful” strikes following an exchange of gunfire in southern Rafah, during which one Israeli soldier was wounded. The attacks on Tuesday…
02 dead after drinking liquid from bottle found floating in sea
Two individuals have been reported dead in Puttalam after consuming liquid from a bottle that was found floating in the sea. According to the Police, two others are currently receiving treatment at the Puttalam Hospital. The Police said the group…
Fire breaks out at Narahenpita Apartment Complex (Video)
A fire has broken out at an apartment complex located on Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita. It is reported that the blaze originated on the fifth floor of the building. Five fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene to control the…
No degree, No mic: China silences unqualified influencers
In a move that could reshape online content creation, China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to have official qualifications before discussing “sensitive” subjects such as medicine, law, education, or finance online. The new influencer law, which came into…
Rain expected in some areas today
Weather forecast for Thursday: A few showers may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and North-western provinces today. Strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in…
Video emerges of passenger assaulting SriLankan Airlines crew mid-air
A video circulating on social media shows a tense mid-air incident aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL266 from Riyadh to Colombo on October 26, where crew members are seen attempting to restrain a Saudi Arabian passenger who allegedly assaulted them. According…