Indian Coast Guard seize 86kg drugs from Pakistani boat on way to Sri Lanka
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 86 kg of suspected heroin worth INR 6.02 bn from a Pakistani boat, which was on its way to Sri Lanka via Tamil Nadu, off the Porbandar coast in Gujarat and arrested 14 crew members on Sunday. MORE..
- Software Engineer arrested with drugs worth Rs. 5 mn smuggled from Italy
- Three dead, four hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Kalutara
- Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000
- Two individuals sentenced to death over 2002 murder
- Wijeyadasa’s petition against enjoining order fixed for consideration
- Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week
- Geologists assess landslide-prone area near Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla
- Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children’s Fund extended
- Advisory issued for severe lightning in parts of the island
- Scotland’s Humza Yousaf resigns as country’s leader
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Scotland’s Humza Yousaf resigns as country’s leader
Scotland’s leader Humza Yousaf resigned on Monday, further opening the door to the UK opposition Labour Party to regain ground in its former Scottish heartlands in a national election expected later this year. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department warns that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-western and North-central provinces and in and Mannar district. MORE..
Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children’s Fund extended
The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. MORE..
Geologists assess landslide-prone area near Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla
A team of senior geologists from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) engaged in a special observation of the reactivated landslide-prone area near the Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla today (29). MORE..
Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04 to 05 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..
Wijeyadasa’s petition against enjoining order fixed for consideration
The Court of Appeals ordered a petition filed seeking to invalidate the recent order issued by the Colombo District Court preventing Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from functioning as the Acting Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), to be taken up for consideration on May 02. MORE..
Two individuals sentenced to death over 2002 murder
Two accused who were found guilty of attacking a person to death with a sharp weapon in the Gas Paha Junction area in Colombo around 22 years ago, have been sentenced to death by court. MORE..
Three dead, four hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Kalutara
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Software Engineer arrested with drugs worth Rs. 5 mn smuggled from Italy
Police have arrested a Software Engineer along with several types of drugs including Hash and Kush Cannabis which have been smuggled to Sri Lanka from Italy. MORE..
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10% of Sri Lanka’s population afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease - report
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Oklahoma tornadoes kill 4; state of emergency issued amid damage
Tornadoes killed four people in Oklahoma, including an infant, and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured at least 100 people across the state. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in several provinces
The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, is affecting the island’s weather, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..
Sri Lanka will remain unstable until Easter attack concerns are clarified and resolved - AKD
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayaka states that opposing political factions might unite in order to ensure that the NPP will not come into power. MORE..
Underworld figure arrested with fake passport at BIA
An underworld figure from Angoda who was attempting to leave the country using a forged passport has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Heat advisory: Temperatures expected to reach ‘caution’ level
The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala, Hambantota districts. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department warns that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-western and North-central provinces and in and Mannar district. MORE..
Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children’s Fund extended
The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. MORE..
Geologists assess landslide-prone area near Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla
A team of senior geologists from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) engaged in a special observation of the reactivated landslide-prone area near the Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla today (29). MORE..
Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04 to 05 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..
Wijeyadasa’s petition against enjoining order fixed for consideration
The Court of Appeals ordered a petition filed seeking to invalidate the recent order issued by the Colombo District Court preventing Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from functioning as the Acting Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), to be taken up for consideration on May 02. MORE..
Two individuals sentenced to death over 2002 murder
Two accused who were found guilty of attacking a person to death with a sharp weapon in the Gas Paha Junction area in Colombo around 22 years ago, have been sentenced to death by court. MORE..
Three dead, four hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Kalutara
Three individuals from the Pahala Karannagoda area of Warakagoda in Kalutara, have died due to a sudden illness after consuming illicit liquor. MORE..
Software Engineer arrested with drugs worth Rs. 5 mn smuggled from Italy
Police have arrested a Software Engineer along with several types of drugs including Hash and Kush Cannabis which have been smuggled to Sri Lanka from Italy. MORE..
10% of Sri Lanka’s population afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease - report
Around 10% of Sri Lanka’s population is afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease, the Chief Patron of All-island Kidney Patients’ Association Nephrologist Sanjaya Heiyanthuduwa says. MORE..
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Over 500 overseas players register for LPL 2024
The 5th edition of the Lanka Premier League 2024 has seen interest from over 500 players from overseas, ready to take the field in the upcoming edition, Sri Lanka Cricket says. MORE..
Sri Lanka Women clinch easy win against Scotland in T20 World Cup Qualifier
Sri Lanka Women thrashed Scotland by 10 wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday (27). MORE..
Asian U20 Athletic Championship: Sri Lanka wins bronze in Men’s 4X400m
Sri Lanka has won the Bronze medal in the Men’s 4X400m event at the 21st Asian U20 Athletic Championships. MORE..
Sri Lanka wins bronze at Asian U20 Athletic Championship
Sri Lanka on Friday (26) won the Bronze Medal in the Mixed Relay 4x400m at the Asian U20 Athletic Championship. MORE..
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka thrash Thailand
Sri Lanka Women beat Thailand by 67 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match played at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi on Thursday (25). MORE..
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Technology
Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he is expected to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. MORE..
US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating laws against money laundering. MORE..
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. MORE..
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that was rejected by a Delaware judge this year, and to shift the company’s corporate home to Texas. MORE..
Entertainment
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000
A gold pocket watch worn by the wealthiest passenger on the Titanic has sold for six times the asking price, fetching £900,000. MORE..
Indian actor Sahil Khan arrested in Mahadev betting App case
Indian actor Sahil Khan arrested in Mahadev betting App case
The Mumbai Police has arrested actor Sahil Khan for his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app case. MORE..
Top New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
Top New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
New York’s highest court has overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for rape and sexual assault, highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men to account. MORE..
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering to as low as 29 rupees ($0.3480) a month, heating up competition for Netflix and Amazon Prime. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
291.5224 | 300.9597 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
363.6967 | 378.4707 |
Europe
Euro |
310.9302 | 324.1815 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
316.7164 | 332.4367 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.3226 | 221.8101 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
189.3638 | 199.3598 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
212.2919 | 222.4654 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8214 | 1.8988 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 785.7060 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 961.7303 |
Oman
|
Rial | 769.3892 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 81.2183 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 78.9770 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 80.6434 |
