Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) further affects the island’s weather. MORE..
- SLFP organisers request ex-President Sirisena to lead party unification
- US pulls out of formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
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- 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
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- Student who opposed ragging assaulted by fellow students at J’pura Uni.
- Suspected shooter in Dan Priyasad murder arrested
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‘Removal of Landmines in the North and East is a national imperative’ – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the removal of landmines in the Northern and Eastern provinces not only constitutes the elimination of physical threats and danger but also addresses a national imperative aimed at restoring the dignity, livelihoods, and peaceful living conditions of the people. MORE..
Voting starts in Australia election with Albanese’s labor ahead
Voting has started across Australia’s heavily-populated eastern coast in the 2025 election, with opinion polls indicating that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on track to become the first leader to win consecutive ballots in more than two decades. MORE..
Suspected shooter in Dan Priyasad murder arrested
The suspect believed to be the gunman involved in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo, police said. MORE..
Student who opposed ragging assaulted by fellow students at J’pura Uni.
A third-year student from the Faculty of Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who had opposed ragging within the university, has been assaulted by a group of fellow students from both the third and fourth years. MORE..
Youth dies following arrest by Kosgoda Police
A youth arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital reportedly due to a sudden illness, police said. MORE..
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. MORE..
US pulls out of formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
The United States will no longer act as a mediator in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the State Department has confirmed, signalling a shift in Washington’s role in the ongoing conflict. MORE..
SLFP organisers request ex-President Sirisena to lead party unification
A group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organisers have called upon former President Maithripala Sirisena to lead the party’s unification efforts. MORE..
Parliament to convene on May 8, 9 to debate key motions and resolutions
The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8 and 9. MORE..
Modi inaugurates Adani-built Vizhinjam Port in Kerala; Expected to rival Colombo and Dubai
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday formally inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. MORE..
Sajith says he won’t accept presidency without a public mandate
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa claims that Sri Lanka’s debt repayment in 2028 is at risk, given the current state of the country’s economy. MORE..
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CID probes alleged death threats to Deshabandu Tennakoon
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that an investigation has been launched into alleged death threats against suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon from underworld elements. MORE..
Public & private sector urged to grant leave for employees to vote in LG Polls
The Election Commission has called upon heads of government and private sector institutions to facilitate leave for employees to cast their votes, in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Act. MORE..
Sabaragamuwa Uni. appoints committee to probe student’s death
The Vice-Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, Prof. Sunil Shantha states that a three-member committee has been appointed to investigate the controversial death of 23-year-old Charith Dilshan, a second-year student at the university’s Faculty of Engineering Technology. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in several areas in the Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Eastern provinces, and in the Hambantota and Polonnaruwa districts today (02), the Department of Meteorology warns. MORE..
Voting starts in Australia election with Albanese’s labor ahead
Voting has started across Australia’s heavily-populated eastern coast in the 2025 election, with opinion polls indicating that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on track to become the first leader to win consecutive ballots in more than two decades. MORE..
Suspected shooter in Dan Priyasad murder arrested
The suspect believed to be the gunman involved in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo, police said. MORE..
Student who opposed ragging assaulted by fellow students at J’pura Uni.
A third-year student from the Faculty of Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who had opposed ragging within the university, has been assaulted by a group of fellow students from both the third and fourth years. MORE..
Youth dies following arrest by Kosgoda Police
A youth arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital reportedly due to a sudden illness, police said. MORE..
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
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US pulls out of formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
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A group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organisers have called upon former President Maithripala Sirisena to lead the party’s unification efforts. MORE..
Parliament to convene on May 8, 9 to debate key motions and resolutions
The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8 and 9. MORE..
Modi inaugurates Adani-built Vizhinjam Port in Kerala; Expected to rival Colombo and Dubai
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday formally inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. MORE..
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TikTok hit with 530 million euro privacy fine in investigation into China data transfer
A European Union privacy watchdog fined TikTok 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday after a four-year investigation found that the video sharing app’s data transfers to China put users at risk of spying, in breach of strict EU data privacy rules. MORE..
Elon Musk finally meets the press and compares himself to Buddha
Elon Musk finally meets the press and compares himself to Buddha
Elon Musk has told his followers on X, “You are the media now.” Since joining the Trump administration, he has eschewed interviews with outlets he perceived as unfriendly, preferring to stay within the safe spaces of Fox News, conservative podcasts and his own social-media conversations. MORE..
Elon Musk’s Starlink gets approval to operate in Bangladesh
Elon Musk’s Starlink gets approval to operate in Bangladesh
Starlink Services Bangladesh Limited has been granted the go-ahead to begin operations in the country, with two licences issued by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). MORE..
WhatsApp will stop working on select iPhones from next month
WhatsApp will stop working on select iPhones from next month
WhatsApp users with older iPhones will soon find themselves unable to access the messaging platform, as the company prepares to withdraw support for select devices starting next month. MORE..
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Pakistan stops airing Indian songs on FM radio stations amid rising tensions with India
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Met Gala 2025: Fashion’s biggest night out to kick off on Monday
Met Gala 2025: Fashion’s biggest night out to kick off on Monday
The Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 5, drawing a bevy of A-list celebrities to the storied New York City museum for a night of exhibition-viewing, dinner and drinks. But first, they’ll walk the steps in what has become one of the biggest red-carpet moments of the year. MORE..
Martin Scorsese producing documentary featuring Pope Francis’ final on-camera interview
Martin Scorsese producing documentary featuring Pope Francis’ final on-camera interview
Renowned Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese is set to produce a new documentary that will feature the late Pope Francis’ last on-camera interview. MORE..
Nepal announces major rule change for anyone who wants to climb Everest
Nepal announces major rule change for anyone who wants to climb Everest
Nepal is set to pass a law to grant permits to climb Mount Everest only to those who have previously scaled at least one 7,000-metre peak within the country, marking a major shift for the tourism-dependent country amid concerns over overcrowding and ecological imbalance on the world’s highest mountain. MORE..
Sports
Sri Lanka Women beat South Africa in tri-series
Sri Lanka Women beat South Africa by 5 wickets in their tri-series match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. MORE..
Trans women could face challenges in men’s game, says British trans woman player
Natalie Washington, a British transgender woman who plays women’s football, said the Football Association’s move to ban trans women from the sport could force many transgender women out of football completely. MORE..
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 dates unveiled
Lord’s will host the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday 5 July next year, organisers have announced. MORE..
Chelsea beat Man United 1-0 to win sixth straight WSL title
Chelsea wrapped up their sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title and record-extending eighth in total after a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Wednesday, with Lucy Bronze heading home a corner late in the game. MORE..
IPL powerhouse Chennai first to be eliminated from playoff race
Indian Premier League powerhouse Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, paying the price for an outdated style of batting in the 10-team competition. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
295.1794 | 303.7007 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
391.2217 | 405.4653 |
Europe
Euro |
331.9606 | 344.9597 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
352.9133 | 368.9977 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.0299 | 220.8984 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
187.1194 | 196.8318 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
223.8304 | 233.7691 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0194 | 2.1016 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 794.5622 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 975.9087 |
Oman
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Rial | 778.1539 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.1876 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 79.8768 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.5589 |
