Middle East war means ‘all roads’ lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. MORE..
- Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
- Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
- Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
- Showers expected in parts of the island today
- Middle East war means ‘all roads’ lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
- Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
- Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
- Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela
- Special bus services in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
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Special bus services in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned special bus services to facilitate public transportation for people travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela
Two individuals have reportedly died after being electrocuted on a plot of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. MORE..
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran ‘‘in one night’’ if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. MORE..
Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission cruised on Monday to the deepest point in space reached by any human, following the tug of lunar gravitational force en route to a rare crewed flyby over the shadowed far side of the moon. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). MORE..
Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East–West shipping corridor. MORE..
Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran’s proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..
Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive
The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Programme implemented by the present Government to empower communities and ensure the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum
The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, as Tehran said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
Saudi Arabia evacuates Riyadh’s key financial hub amid Iran threat
Saudi Arabia has ordered businesses to evacuate Riyadh’s main financial hub amid rising concerns over potential Iranian missile and drone attacks, in a move that underscores growing regional tensions, according to Semafor. MORE..
Final report of Census of Population and Housing 2024 submitted to President
The final report of the Census of Population and Housing 2024 in Sri Lanka was officially presented today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by K. M. D. S. D. Karunarathne, the Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Israel hits Iran’s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat
Israel struck Iran’s largest petrochemical complex on Monday (Apr 6), as the Islamic Republic defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official
A broker who solicited and accepted a bribe of Rs. 45,000 has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Red Cross joins calls for de-escalation after Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
Threats against civilian infrastructure cannot “become the new norm in warfare,” the Red Cross said today, becoming the latest organization calling for de-escalation after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela
Two individuals have reportedly died after being electrocuted on a plot of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. MORE..
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran ‘‘in one night’’ if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. MORE..
Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission cruised on Monday to the deepest point in space reached by any human, following the tug of lunar gravitational force en route to a rare crewed flyby over the shadowed far side of the moon. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). MORE..
Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East–West shipping corridor. MORE..
Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran’s proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..
Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive
The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Programme implemented by the present Government to empower communities and ensure the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum
The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, as Tehran said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
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Technology
Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission entered the moon’s gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history. MORE..
A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’
A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’
The crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than the pull of Earth’s. MORE..
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
No-one will have been further from home than the Artemis astronauts. MORE..
Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia’s attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of millions of Russians were now resisting the digital controls. MORE..
Entertainment
Sri Lanka-born actress allegedly dies by suicide in Chennai
Tamil television actress Subashini, known for playing a key role in popular Tamil soap Kayal, has died by suicide in Chennai. MORE..
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
NASA’s Artemis II mission is officially underway, and while Netflix didn’t carry the live feed of the historic Earth departure on April 1st, space enthusiasts are in for a massive consolation prize. MORE..
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new ‘‘Lord of the Rings’‘ movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio’s various social media accounts. MORE..
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
Millions of people have been gripped by the juicy twists of an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit “Love Island” -- except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit. MORE..
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Dirham | 85.8158 |
Sports
Hasaranga, Pathirana yet to undergo SLC-mandated fitness tests - Report
Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga are among 15 Sri Lankan players under central contracts yet to partake in mandatory fitness tests, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed. MORE..
Thurstan College wins 63rd ‘Battle of the Brothers’
Thurstan College, Colombo has emerged victorious over Isipathana College, Colombo by innings and 08 runs in the 63rd edition of the ‘‘Battle of the Brothers’’ annual ‘Big Match’ cricket encounter on Sunday. MORE..
Trinity thumps Royal to clinch President’s Trophy for the first time in 15 years
Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy thrashed Royal College Colombo 58-26 in the finals to clinch the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..
Traditional rivals Trinity and Royal clash for President’s Trophy
Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy will take on traditional rivals Royal College Colombo in the final of the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..
Sri Lanka appoints new national bowling coach and fielding, spin bowling coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Netherlands coach Ryan van Niekerk as the National Bowling Coach and Jordan Gregory as the National Fielding and Spin Bowling Coach at the SLC’s National High Performance Centre. MORE..
