Final decision on proposed electricity tariff revision on May 9
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on May 9. MORE..
- Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
- Final decision on proposed electricity tariff revision on May 9
- Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
- MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
- Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
- SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
- Aamir Khan confirms 3 Idiots 2 with 10-year leap, returns as Phunsukh Wangdu
- President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
- Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
- Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
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Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. MORE..
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as “Homagama Gagana” who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police. MORE..
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people around the world and the heritage of Buddhism...MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva and the SLC Executive Committee have tendered their resignations. MORE..
Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekhar has strongly condemned the incident in which a Sri Lankan national was arrested and severely assaulted in India. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested by the Ilavalai Police on Monday, has been granted bail. MORE..
Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
A bus travelling from Moratuwa to Panadura veered off the road and crashed into a house after the driver suffered a sudden illness, police stated. MORE..
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
A total of 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen landed this morning following their release from the Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
A trader in Colombo 11 has been fined Rs. 200,000 by court for selling samba rice above the regulated maximum retail price, the Consumer Affairs Authority said. MORE..
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. MORE..
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
Anant Ambani offers to save Pablo Escobar’s hippos
An Indian billionaire’s son has offered to help Colombia get rid of a problem it has grappled with for years - a herd of hippos linked to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. MORE..
Ven. Pannakara Thero and delegation leave Sri Lanka after concluding “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk
The group of Buddhist monks and participants who concluded the seven-day “Ehipassiko” peace walk in Sri Lanka departed the island this morning (29). MORE..
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka, declared by the President, has been extended by one month. MORE..
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be taken up today
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (29) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as “Homagama Gagana” who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police. MORE..
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people around the world and the heritage of Buddhism...MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva and the SLC Executive Committee have tendered their resignations. MORE..
Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekhar has strongly condemned the incident in which a Sri Lankan national was arrested and severely assaulted in India. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested by the Ilavalai Police on Monday, has been granted bail. MORE..
Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
A bus travelling from Moratuwa to Panadura veered off the road and crashed into a house after the driver suffered a sudden illness, police stated. MORE..
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
A total of 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen landed this morning following their release from the Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
A trader in Colombo 11 has been fined Rs. 200,000 by court for selling samba rice above the regulated maximum retail price, the Consumer Affairs Authority said. MORE..
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. MORE..
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Technology
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they’ve previously captured with integrated cameras. MORE..
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start using humanoid robots in ground handling tasks at Tokyo’s Haneda airport from May, in a two-year trial it said is aimed at easing employees’ workload. MORE..
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
Facebook-owner Meta’s acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators. MORE..
WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8
WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8
The Meta-owned popular instant messaging app will drop support for versions older than Android 6 starting September 8, 2026. This means if you have a smartphone running an older Android OS, WhatsApp will stop working on that device. MORE..
Entertainment
Aamir Khan confirms 3 Idiots 2 with 10-year leap, returns as Phunsukh Wangdu
Aamir Khan has officially confirmed that a sequel to 3 Idiots is in the works, ending years of speculation around one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic films. MORE..
Prada seeks to mend ties with ‘Made in India’ sandals
Prada seeks to mend ties with ‘Made in India’ sandals
Prada is launching a limited-edition range of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri footwear, less than a year after the Italian luxury group faced a backlash for showcasing similar designs without crediting their origins. MORE..
David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’
David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’
Celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of renowned British naturalist David Attenborough start next week with a show delving deeper into his milestone 1979 TV series “Life on Earth”. MORE..
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood
House of the Dragon” Season 3 has an official premiere date at HBO. MORE..
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Sports
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. MORE..
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men’s tournament. MORE..
Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
