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May 9, 2026 12:57 pm
PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for domestic consumers using more than 180 units per month, applicable to the second and third quarters of 2026, with effect from Monday (May 11). MORE..
- CCD takes over probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
- EU supports development of Net-Zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector
- Defence Secretary holds bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy PM
- Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka on May 11
- 18% electricity tariff hike on consumers exceeding 180 units is ‘extortion’ - Sajith
- US, Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran’s response awaited
- Water supply suspended in several areas including Kaduwela
- European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
- Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
- Sri Lanka must shape AI future through ethics, policy and inclusive governance – PM
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Sri Lanka must shape AI future through ethics, policy and inclusive governance – PM
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that Sri Lanka must shape the future of artificial intelligence through policy, ethics, and inclusive governance, rather than simply adapt to it. MORE..
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13. MORE..
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday. MORE..
Water supply suspended in several areas including Kaduwela
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a sudden breakdown has occurred in the main water supply line carrying water from Ambathale to the Kaduwela area. MORE..
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran’s response awaited
A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace talks. MORE..
18% electricity tariff hike on consumers exceeding 180 units is ‘extortion’ - Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claims that the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs is a way of placing the burden of importing substandard coal on the shoulders of electricity consumers in the country. MORE..
Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka on May 11
The Department of Meteorology says that the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around the 11th of May. MORE..
Defence Secretary holds bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy PM
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha engaged in a high-level diplomatic discussion with General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation in Colombo. MORE..
EU supports development of Net-Zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector
The inception workshop for the development of a Net‑Zero Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector was held on Friday at the Hilton Colombo Residences, marking the official launch of a nationally significant initiative under the European Union (EU)‑funded “Accelerating Industries’ Climate Response in Sri Lanka” (AICRSL) project. MORE..
CCD takes over probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
The investigation into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been handed over to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD). MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rainfall in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central, Northern provinces and in Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded
The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3 million from a businessman in return for awarding a tender, has been remanded until May 21. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-Western, Northern, North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s first national AI policy framework for higher education launched
The United States is strengthening its global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by partnering with Sri Lanka to help shape the country’s first national AI policy framework for higher education. MORE..
47-year-old killed with sharp weapon in Ambalangoda
A 47-year-old resident of Balapitiya was reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon following an escalation of a dispute within the Ambalangoda Police Division. MORE..
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13. MORE..
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday. MORE..
Water supply suspended in several areas including Kaduwela
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a sudden breakdown has occurred in the main water supply line carrying water from Ambathale to the Kaduwela area. MORE..
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran’s response awaited
A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace talks. MORE..
18% electricity tariff hike on consumers exceeding 180 units is ‘extortion’ - Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claims that the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs is a way of placing the burden of importing substandard coal on the shoulders of electricity consumers in the country. MORE..
Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka on May 11
The Department of Meteorology says that the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around the 11th of May. MORE..
Defence Secretary holds bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy PM
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha engaged in a high-level diplomatic discussion with General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation in Colombo. MORE..
EU supports development of Net-Zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector
The inception workshop for the development of a Net‑Zero Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector was held on Friday at the Hilton Colombo Residences, marking the official launch of a nationally significant initiative under the European Union (EU)‑funded “Accelerating Industries’ Climate Response in Sri Lanka” (AICRSL) project. MORE..
CCD takes over probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
The investigation into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been handed over to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD). MORE..
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Technology
TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
TikTok has rowed back on an AI feature which incorrectly summarised some videos on the platform, including claiming a celebrity was fruit. MORE..
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. MORE..
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple on Tuesday settled for $250 million a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant. MORE..
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past US$1 trillion for the first time on Wednesday (May 6) as the firm rides an artificial intelligence chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs. MORE..
Entertainment
David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes
David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned 100 on Friday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. MORE..
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
The Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, with filming set to begin in autumn of this year, HBO has confirmed. MORE..
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. MORE..
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Veteran film producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday (May 5) following a car crash in Rajasthan, India. According to The Times of India, Choudary was travelling with his nephew at the time of the accident, after attending a relative’s wedding. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
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Australia
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Singapore
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Dinar | 852.5016 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,045.0395 |
Oman
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Rial | 835.3422 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 88.2150 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 85.7456 |
UAE
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Dirham | 87.5665 |
Sports
FIFA triples best available World Cup final ticket to $33K
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the FIFA World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available Thursday for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. MORE..
Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. MORE..
Manchester City win first Women’s Super League title in 10 years
Manchester City have clinched their first Women’s Super League title in 10 years. MORE..
PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final
Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far cagier than their goal-laden first encounter. MORE..
2026 LPL foreign player registration opens on Friday
The registration of foreign players for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament is scheduled to begin on Friday (08). MORE..
