Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA
Government doctors in all hospitals across the island will engage in a strike action from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
- “Walk for Peace” that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage
- Pakistan raises fuel prices by 43%
- Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical
- Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
- Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA
- No issue in releasing water for cultivation in upcoming ‘Yala’ season: Irrigation Dept.
- Warm weather advisory issued for tomorrow
- Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations
- World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
- Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB
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Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, taking into consideration the requests made by consumers. MORE..
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations
A total of 512 individuals have been arrested during a series of search operations carried out islandwide under crime and drug prevention raids. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for tomorrow
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Monaragala District. MORE..
No issue in releasing water for cultivation in upcoming ‘Yala’ season: Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation says that there will be no issue in releasing water for paddy fields during the upcoming ‘Yala’ season this year. MORE..
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years after he ousted an elected government in a coup. MORE..
Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical
A man and a woman were killed, while another woman sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Karapitiya Hospital following an alleged attack in Thelikada, Galle. MORE..
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Pakistan raises fuel prices by 43%
Pakistan’s government has raised petrol prices by 43% and high speed diesel by 55% overnight, saying it was due to increasing oil prices caused by the war in Iran. MORE..
“Walk for Peace” that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage
A discussion on providing state patronage for the “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka” was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable monks who undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states from Texas to Washington in the United States. MORE..
Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spending ceilings. 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, Northwestern, Northcentral and Uva provinces, and in Trincomalee, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa
Two individuals have been arrested for hoarding a stock of fuel without a valid license in the Mollipothana area of Thambalagamuwa. MORE..
Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution
The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain operational on public holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer to farmers in areas where Yala season paddy cultivation has commenced. MORE..
Russia pledges to expedite fuel supplies for Sri Lanka, long-term trade deal discussed
A meeting was held between the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Andrey Rudenko, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, at the Foreign Ministry in Colombo. MORE..
Agrarian Insurance Board introduces dedicated insurance scheme for divers
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, has introduced a dedicated insurance scheme for divers. MORE..
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations
A total of 512 individuals have been arrested during a series of search operations carried out islandwide under crime and drug prevention raids. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for tomorrow
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Monaragala District. MORE..
No issue in releasing water for cultivation in upcoming ‘Yala’ season: Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation says that there will be no issue in releasing water for paddy fields during the upcoming ‘Yala’ season this year. MORE..
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years after he ousted an elected government in a coup. MORE..
Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical
A man and a woman were killed, while another woman sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Karapitiya Hospital following an alleged attack in Thelikada, Galle. MORE..
Pakistan raises fuel prices by 43%
Pakistan’s government has raised petrol prices by 43% and high speed diesel by 55% overnight, saying it was due to increasing oil prices caused by the war in Iran. MORE..
“Walk for Peace” that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage
A discussion on providing state patronage for the “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka” was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable monks who undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states from Texas to Washington in the United States. MORE..
Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spending ceilings. MORE..
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Technology
Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey
The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA’s Artemis II mission executed a key thruster firing on Thursday that will kick the crew out of Earth’s orbit and on a path toward the moon, committing them to reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled in space. MORE..
SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned rocket company that merged earlier this year with his artificial intelligence company xAI, confidentially filed plans for an initial public offering Wednesday in what might be the largest of all time, according to multiple reports. MORE..
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
A mass robotaxi outage in the Chinese city of Wuhan caused at least a hundred self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic, sparking renewed debate around the safety of driverless vehicles. MORE..
April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week
April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week
Sky watchers can soon catch the spring season’s first full moon rising in the night sky. MORE..
Entertainment
New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell
Actor Jamie Bell is set to star in the new TV series of Peaky Blinders, which will be set in the 1950s. MORE..
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
A 19th Century painting by iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold, setting a new auction record. MORE..
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Scientists and designers unveiled on Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the U.S. in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather. MORE..
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said Thursday. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
311.7630 | 319.2903 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
411.5853 | 424.4221 |
Europe
Euro |
358.5873 | 370.2514 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
388.8272 | 403.2905 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.9455 | 230.9960 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
212.5815 | 222.0845 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
240.6279 | 249.9667 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9490 | 2.0147 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 829.5000 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,018.8112 |
Oman
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Rial | 818.7485 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 86.4536 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 83.9754 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.8158 |
Sports
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..
France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings
France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018. MORE..
Olympic Games-Ukraine asks IOC to examine ‘neutral’ status of Russian athletes
Sports authorities in Ukraine asked the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday to examine the “neutral” status of Russian athletes they accused of having links to the military or competing in events that violated Olympic sanctions. MORE..
Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo
Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in their playoff final on Tuesday, sealing a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2002 when they reached the semi-finals. MORE..
Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment
Tiger Woods says he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health” following an arrest after a car crash. MORE..
