State Minister Diana Gamage loses MP seat
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 08) declared that State Minister Diana Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat. MORE..
- Mujibur Rahman tipped to fill Diana Gamage’s MP seat
- Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
- Injunction preventing removal of Amaraweera and others from SLFP posts extended
- X-Press Pearl disaster: Judge recuses himself from considering appeals
- Police investigating shooting outside Drake’s mansion that left security guard wounded
- Grenade and motorcycle found as police raid Manna Ramesh’s house
- Two inmates dead, one critical after ‘food poisoning’ at Magazine Prison
- Youth killed in motorcycle accident in Kahawatta
- President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end
- COPF summons Public Security Secretary and Immigration CG
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COPF summons Public Security Secretary and Immigration CG
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has summoned the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration for an inquiry tomorrow (08), says the Chairman of COPF MP Harsha de Silva. MORE..
President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that his task to restore the country’s economy is nearing its end and that they have to now focus on the next step. MORE..
Youth killed in motorcycle accident in Kahawatta
A teenager has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle near the 8th mile post on the Bemmulle Gedara Road in Kahawatte Ela, in the Pothuhera police area. MORE..
Two inmates dead, one critical after ‘food poisoning’ at Magazine Prison
The Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) has issued an open verdict regarding the autopsy of the two prison inmates who had allegedly died after consuming a rice parcel containing pork curry. MORE..
Grenade and motorcycle found as police raid Manna Ramesh’s house
The Western Province (South) Crimes Division says that a foreign-manufactured hand grenade and a motorcycle were discovered following the preliminary interrogation of the underworld criminal gang leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as ‘Manna Ramesh’, who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka yesterday. MORE..
X-Press Pearl disaster: Judge recuses himself from considering appeals
Supreme Court Judge S. Thurairaja has recused himself from the judge bench considering the appeals petitions filed by the directors of the local agent of the ‘X-Press Pearl’ ship which caught fire in the seas off Colombo Harbour and resulted in the country’s worst maritime disaster. MORE..
Injunction preventing removal of Amaraweera and others from SLFP posts extended
The court order issued preventing the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) from removing party members Mahinda Amaraweera, Duminda Dissanayake, and Lasantha Alagiyawanna from their respective positions has been extended. MORE..
Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators have foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top military and political figures, Ukraine’s state security service said Tuesday. MORE..
Mujibur Rahman tipped to fill Diana Gamage’s MP seat
Former Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is nominated to fill the vacant parliamentary seat after the Supreme Court disqualified State Minister Diana Gamage from holding an MP seat. MORE..
Decision on University Executive Officers’ strike
The Union of University Executive Officers has signaled its intent to intensify ongoing trade union actions should no permanent solution is received for their issues during the discussions to be held today (08). MORE..
Woman found dead under suspicious circumstances
The body of a woman who had died under suspicious circumstances has been found inside a house in the Kaluwalagoda area of Uragasmanhandiya. MORE..
Operation launched to stop illegal recruitment of Sri Lankan Army veterans for Russian-Ukrainian war
The Ministry of Defence states that an operation has been launched in order to arrest the individuals who are involved in directing retired Sri Lankan Army soldiers to join Russian or Ukraine forces by illegal means. MORE..
Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment
Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international students will need to get a visa and warned several colleges of fraudulent student recruitment practices, as part of efforts to rein in record migration. MORE..
Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to enhance from today
The Meteorology Department says an enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days from today (May 08). MORE..
President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that his task to restore the country’s economy is nearing its end and that they have to now focus on the next step. MORE..
Youth killed in motorcycle accident in Kahawatta
A teenager has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle near the 8th mile post on the Bemmulle Gedara Road in Kahawatte Ela, in the Pothuhera police area. MORE..
Two inmates dead, one critical after ‘food poisoning’ at Magazine Prison
The Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) has issued an open verdict regarding the autopsy of the two prison inmates who had allegedly died after consuming a rice parcel containing pork curry. MORE..
Grenade and motorcycle found as police raid Manna Ramesh’s house
The Western Province (South) Crimes Division says that a foreign-manufactured hand grenade and a motorcycle were discovered following the preliminary interrogation of the underworld criminal gang leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as ‘Manna Ramesh’, who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka yesterday. MORE..
X-Press Pearl disaster: Judge recuses himself from considering appeals
Supreme Court Judge S. Thurairaja has recused himself from the judge bench considering the appeals petitions filed by the directors of the local agent of the ‘X-Press Pearl’ ship which caught fire in the seas off Colombo Harbour and resulted in the country’s worst maritime disaster. MORE..
Injunction preventing removal of Amaraweera and others from SLFP posts extended
The court order issued preventing the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) from removing party members Mahinda Amaraweera, Duminda Dissanayake, and Lasantha Alagiyawanna from their respective positions has been extended. MORE..
Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators have foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top military and political figures, Ukraine’s state security service said Tuesday. MORE..
Mujibur Rahman tipped to fill Diana Gamage’s MP seat
Former Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is nominated to fill the vacant parliamentary seat after the Supreme Court disqualified State Minister Diana Gamage from holding an MP seat. MORE..
Decision on University Executive Officers’ strike
The Union of University Executive Officers has signaled its intent to intensify ongoing trade union actions should no permanent solution is received for their issues during the discussions to be held today (08). MORE..
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Sports
Marseille readies to welcome Olympic torch to France
Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations as the arrival of a majestic ship carrying the Olympic torch from Greece is expected to draw a huge crowd Wednesday in the southern French city Marseille, where the Old Port has been placed under high security. MORE..
Chamari powers Sri Lanka to title win at Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. MORE..
Sri Lanka clinch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 qualification
Sri Lanka have joined Scotland as the second qualifier for this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh from 3 to 20 October. MORE..
Injured Pathirana to return to Sri Lanka
Chennai Super Kings have suffered a big blow with the injury of Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket doubles payments for Test players
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a significant increase in payments for Sri Lanka’s Test players, effectively doubling their compensation. MORE..
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Technology
Apple plans record $110 billion share buyback amid challenging earnings report
Apple on Thursday posted first-quarter revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4% year over year, as the iPhone maker continues to struggle with growth challenges, particularly in China, amid an uncertain economic environment. MORE..
Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1
Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1
Samsung Electronics forecast demand for artificial intelligence would hold strong and tighten supply of some high-end chips, joining rivals in benefiting from a solid rebound in the battered global memory chip market. MORE..
Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
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..
Entertainment
Police investigating shooting outside Drake’s mansion that left security guard wounded
Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded. MORE..
Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. MORE..
Reader’s Digest UK closes after 86 years
Reader’s Digest UK closes after 86 years
The widely read magazine, Reader’s Digest has announced that they have closed in the UK after 86 years in operation. MORE..
Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform. MORE..
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USA
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Dinar | 974.7062 |
Oman
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Qatar
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Riyal | 82.1790 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 79.8893 |
UAE
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Dirham | 81.5771 |
