QR-based fuel quota system to be strictly enforced in future – Minister
The Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka, stated that the QR code-based fuel quota system currently in place is expected to be strictly enforced in the future. MORE..
- Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
- 237 suspected meningitis cases reported across Sri Lanka
- Colombo HC to fix trial dates in Gnanasara Thero case on June 26
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- Sri Lankan teenager killed after brawl at Chennai bar
- Police seize 50 modified motorcycles during Vesak operations in Kalutara
- Luxury bus service between Katunayake Airport and Makumbura resumes
- Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrives in Colombo
- Services resume after brief system failure at Narahenpita DMT office
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Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrives in Colombo
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Police seize 50 modified motorcycles during Vesak operations in Kalutara
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Cab driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident remanded
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Colombo HC to fix trial dates in Gnanasara Thero case on June 26
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Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
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81 forests declared as reserves under ‘Vanaspathi’ programme so far with more to be gazetted
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114th ILO conference begins in Geneva with Sri Lankan delegation in attendance
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US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack
The U.S. said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a U.S. base in response, the latest exchange of attacks amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 335
The selling rate of the US dollar has surpassed the Rs. 335 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Plans to establish 100 ‘Samurdhi Suwa Bojun Hala’ within this year
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Services resume after brief system failure at Narahenpita DMT office
Services at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) head office in Narahenpita were disrupted today (01) following a computer system breakdown that lasted nearly two hours. MORE..
Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship ‘Airavat’ has arrived in Colombo on a three-day visit. MORE..
Luxury bus service between Katunayake Airport and Makumbura resumes
The luxury bus service operating between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre has resumed operations from today (01). MORE..
Police seize 50 modified motorcycles during Vesak operations in Kalutara
More than 50 motorcycles have been taken into custody that were allegedly ridden in a disruptive and unsafe manner during the Vesak festival period. MORE..
Sri Lankan teenager killed after brawl at Chennai bar
A bar brawl spilled onto the road with a group of youth crashing their car into a bike, killing an 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil woman and critically injuring her 17-year-old female friend near Thirumangalam in the city late on Saturday night. MORE..
Cab driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident remanded
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Colombo HC to fix trial dates in Gnanasara Thero case on June 26
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Technology
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
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KSI quits Sidemen collective after 13 years
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3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space, setting a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew. MORE..
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch Musk’s SpaceX
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An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s IPO-bound SpaceX. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Euphoria’ officially ending with Season 3, HBO confirms
After seven years, three seasons and 26 episodes, “Euphoria” is officially over. Sam Levinson — the HBO show’s creator, writer and director — made the announcement on Popcast, New York Times’ music podcast, speaking with its hosts Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica. MORE..
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
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Italy has banned two concerts involving U.S. rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott due to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, authorities said on Saturday. MORE..
Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
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A day after the President Donald Trump -affiliated Freedom 250 announced the “first wave” of performers for “The Great American State Fair” shows on Washington’s National Mall in June and July, the lineup has been hit...MORE..
Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years
Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
325.9782 | 335.7046 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
437.1140 | 453.1250 |
Europe
Euro |
377.9781 | 392.4141 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
413.6847 | 431.7656 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
234.5853 | 244.3090 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
231.6518 | 243.4285 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
253.5025 | 264.4359 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0349 | 2.1146 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 873.2040 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,063.6602 |
Oman
|
Rial | 855.0831 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 90.3122 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 87.7276 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 89.6311 |
Sports
IPL 2026 Final: Kohli leads RCB to second straight IPL title
India veteran Virat Kohli produced an explosive knock as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans to retain their Indian Premier League title on Sunday. MORE..
Suarez, Nandez miss out as Bielsa names Uruguay’s World Cup squad
Uruguay’s Luis Suarez and Nahitan Nandez were the big names who missed out on selection for the World Cup as coach Marcelo Bielsa named his final 26-man squad on Sunday. MORE..
IPL Final: Gujarat sets 156 run-target for RCB to win back-to-back title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowled with discipline and control befitting defending champions as they strangled Gujarat Titans’ batting lineup, restricting them to 155/8 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. MORE..
IPL 2026 Final: RCB wins toss and elects to bowl first against GT
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has won the toss and chosen to bowl first in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans. MORE..
Asian U20 Athletics Championships: Tharushi Abisheka secures bronze in 800m event
Teenager Tharushi Abisheka Pemasiri claimed the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 800m event at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong this afternoon (31). MORE..
