Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather
A special holiday has been declared for all schools in the Hatton Education Zone tomorrow (15) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
- SC sentences former NIE Director to six years over contempt of court in scholarship exam case
- Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
- Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
- Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
- Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
- Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
- IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
- Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
- Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather
- Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall
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Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall
Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of four districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery. MORE..
Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the past several hours. MORE..
Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva — where former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances — had not recorded or stored any footage despite being operational. MORE..
Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, the Department of Commission of Parliament said in a statement. MORE..
Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
US President Donald Trump toasted close and historic ties between the US and China, projecting stability and warmth in the relationship after a day of high-stakes talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. MORE..
SC sentences former NIE Director to six years over contempt of court in scholarship exam case
A former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 3 million by the Supreme Court after being found guilty of contempt of court in relation to the non-implementation of a court order concerning the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. MORE..
Puttalam railway line services restored after flood disruptions
Train operations along the Puttalam railway line, which had been restricted due to sudden flooding, have been fully restored, the Railway Department said. MORE..
Red warning issued for heavy rains over 150 mm in several areas
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
New stamps issued for postal facilities of MPs
New stamps for the postal facilities provided to Members of Parliament were issued at the Parliamentary Library under the patronage of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
SC reserves verdict on FR petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara and others
The Supreme Court has concluded hearing fundamental rights petitions filed by Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and two others challenging their arrest and remand by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) and has postponed delivering its judgment. MORE..
Indian Naval Ship IOS Sagar to arrive in Colombo tomorrow
Indian Naval Ship Sunayna as IOS Sagar with a multinational crew from 16 countries is scheduled to arrive in Colombo tomorrow, in continuation of Indian Navy’s endeavour to build ‘Bridges of Friendship’, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. MORE..
Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of four districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery. MORE..
Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the past several hours. MORE..
Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva — where former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances — had not recorded or stored any footage despite being operational. MORE..
Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, the Department of Commission of Parliament said in a statement. MORE..
Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
US President Donald Trump toasted close and historic ties between the US and China, projecting stability and warmth in the relationship after a day of high-stakes talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. MORE..
SC sentences former NIE Director to six years over contempt of court in scholarship exam case
A former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 3 million by the Supreme Court after being found guilty of contempt of court in relation to the non-implementation of a court order concerning the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. MORE..
Puttalam railway line services restored after flood disruptions
Train operations along the Puttalam railway line, which had been restricted due to sudden flooding, have been fully restored, the Railway Department said. MORE..
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AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
While global tech giants spend billions training artificial intelligence that still struggles in Sinhala, a Sri Lankan research team has quietly built a model that does it properly — using just two GPUs. MORE..
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Meta Platforms is rolling out a new “Incognito Chat” feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company said on Wednesday, as it looks to address data privacy concerns. MORE..
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
The European Union should explore limiting children’s access to social media with possible new rules proposed within months, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday (May 12). MORE..
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok is introducing a subscription charge for UK users who do not want to see adverts on the platform. MORE..
Entertainment
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. MORE..
Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case
Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her plea seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore (INR 2 billion) money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. MORE..
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’
Two South Florida police officers claim Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s recent action thriller “The Rip” used too many real-life details in its fictionalized narrative, causing harm to the officers’ personal and professional reputations, according to a defamation lawsuit. MORE..
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
322.2875 | 329.9201 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
434.8477 | 448.0145 |
Europe
Euro |
376.1102 | 388.1278 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
409.5007 | 425.7549 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
234.2770 | 242.2416 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
231.7633 | 241.6990 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
251.7832 | 261.1933 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0350 | 2.1016 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 858.9649 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,050.7561 |
Oman
|
Rial | 841.4509 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 88.8653 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 86.3406 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 88.1976 |
Sports
PSG make history with fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title on Wednesday after defeating their closest challengers Lens 2-0 away from home, sealing yet another dominant domestic campaign under Luis Enrique. MORE..
SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to postpone all SLC organised domestic cricket tournaments owing to the prevailing weather conditions. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon named in 2026 Asia Rugby Elite Panel of Referees
Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon has been included in the Asia Rugby’s Elite Panel of Referees. MORE..
NBA player Brandon Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed. MORE..
Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup
The Mexican government has cancelled plans to end the school year more than a month early to ease traffic during the Fifa World Cup and an anticipated heatwave. MORE..
