Laugfs Gas raises prices
Laugfs Gas has increased domestic refill prices with effect from midnight today (06 May). MORE..
- Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
- US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours
- Hambantota Bird Park owner released from ‘illegal motorcycles’ case
- Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn’t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war
- World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL’s revenue-generating state institutions
- 3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland
- CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
- Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia
- Laugfs Gas raises prices
- Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnamese President’s visit
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Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnamese President’s visit
Sri Lanka Police says it will implement a special traffic management plan within Colombo on May 7 and 8 in view of the official visit of the President of Vietnam to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia
Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern regarding the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, which affect regional stability and peace efforts. MORE..
3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland
Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the UN health agency said, as the vessel at the centre of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Islands. MORE..
World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL’s revenue-generating state institutions
A delegation led by the World Bank Country Manager for Sri Lanka, Gevorg Sargsyan, has reportedly met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, this morning (06) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn’t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war
US President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail. MORE..
Hambantota Bird Park owner released from ‘illegal motorcycles’ case
The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of the three suspects, including owner of the Hambantota Bird Park, who had been accused of illegally importing 21 motorcycles, including 11 high-capacity bikes. MORE..
US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours
The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, a Pakistani source involved in the peace efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming an Axios report citing two US officials. MORE..
Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
Oil prices dived on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent sliding under $100 a barrel, on fresh hopes for an end to the Middle East war. MORE..
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..
Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for May
The Litro Gas Company has decided not to make any revisions to domestic Litro LP gas prices for the month of May, the Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Channa Gunawardana said. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
Opposition seeks debate on Executive encroachment on Judiciary
A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..
Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including ‘Swiss Kumar’, in the abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015. MORE..
Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu
The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday formally extended support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, while making it clear that the backing hinges on keeping “communal forces” out of the alliance. MORE..
French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded
A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia
Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern regarding the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, which affect regional stability and peace efforts. MORE..
3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland
Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the UN health agency said, as the vessel at the centre of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Islands. MORE..
World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL’s revenue-generating state institutions
A delegation led by the World Bank Country Manager for Sri Lanka, Gevorg Sargsyan, has reportedly met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, this morning (06) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn’t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war
US President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail. MORE..
Hambantota Bird Park owner released from ‘illegal motorcycles’ case
The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of the three suspects, including owner of the Hambantota Bird Park, who had been accused of illegally importing 21 motorcycles, including 11 high-capacity bikes. MORE..
US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours
The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, a Pakistani source involved in the peace efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming an Axios report citing two US officials. MORE..
Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
Oil prices dived on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent sliding under $100 a barrel, on fresh hopes for an end to the Middle East war. MORE..
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..
Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for May
The Litro Gas Company has decided not to make any revisions to domestic Litro LP gas prices for the month of May, the Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Channa Gunawardana said. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows
Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows
Nearly one in two young people in Europe have used AI chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters, as the technology increasingly serves as a source of emotional support, an Ipsos BVA survey showed on Tuesday. MORE..
WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI
WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the 2026 World Journalists Conference (WJC 2026) concluded successfully in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in international media collaboration. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his 2023 death. MORE..
Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night
Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night
The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style - led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman - hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity ball that doubles as fashion’s biggest night. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
316.4080 | 324.0396 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
427.8434 | 441.0445 |
Europe
Euro |
369.3791 | 381.1748 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
402.1354 | 417.8833 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
231.3608 | 239.6020 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
226.7451 | 236.5439 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
246.6448 | 256.2136 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9971 | 2.0640 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 846.7780 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,037.7935 |
Oman
|
Rial | 830.5475 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 87.7231 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 85.2171 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 87.0615 |
Sports
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..
Arteta hails ‘incredible night’ as Arsenal reach Champions League final
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was overjoyed as his side reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history on Tuesday, saying there had been a huge positive shift in energy and belief following crucial results over the last week. MORE..
World Cup viewing in doubt for millions of fans in India and China
Millions of soccer fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain closes in on No.1 ranking ahead of T20WC
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her excellent recent form by making big gains on the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. MORE..
Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. MORE..
