Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 339 in some banks
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate dropping to Rs. 339 in some banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and…
ICC men’s cricket World Cup 2027 host cities and brand revealed
The host cities and the brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 were revealed on Thursday (30) at a spectacular launch event in Johannesburg as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia prepare to host the tournament in October and…
Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of Peace
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, in what United States President Donald Trump has called “a monumental step” towards peace and security. Al Jazeera has received a…
Mahinda Deshapriya warns against Provincial Councils operating without elected members
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has strongly criticized the continued operation of Provincial Councils without elected representatives, calling it a violation of democratic principles. Addressing the media, Deshapriya said that while some argue the councils can function administratively, “it is…
Dengue death toll rises to 62 as cases top 84,000
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 62 this year, underscoring the severity of the outbreak that has already infected 84,724 people nationwide. July alone saw 29,350 new cases, the highest monthly figure so far in 2026, following 21,533…
ADB extends $200 Mn loan to support Sri Lanka’s trade and industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures from the Middle East conflict. ADB President Masato Kanda said the support aims to help the country “create jobs, attract investment,…
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Scientists have suggested eating very little sugar up to the age of two may help protect the brain decades later. The research analysed the impact of the end of sugar rationing in the UK which led to a rapid increase…
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The Spanish government is deploying extra troops and police officers to its north African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of people swam and waded into the tiny territory from neighbouring Morocco in a matter of hours. Videos shot at Tarajal…
PM Harini opens “19th Century Views of Ceylon” Exhibition at British HC
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the opening of “19th Century Views of Ceylon” at Westminster House in Colombo last evening (30), gracing the event as Chief Guest. The exhibition, presented by the George Keyt Foundation in partnership with the…
Mervyn Silva accused of amassing over Rs. 600 million in unexplained assets – Dinamina
State-run Dinamina newspaper has reported that court proceedings in the unexplained assets case against former Minister Mervyn Silva have revealed details of assets allegedly worth more than Rs. 600 million accumulated during a two-year period while he served as Minister…