Met Department forecasts surge in rainfall across Sri Lanka
A significant increase in rainfall is expected across the country over the next few days, according to Malith Fernando, a meteorologist attached to the Department of Meteorology.
- Increased electricity tariffs to take effect from tomorrow amid public backlash
- Factory in Homagama sealed over production of substandard iron rods
- Israeli strikes kill 39 in Lebanon
- MPs appointed as district health coordinators under new Cabinet-approved healthcare reform
- Teachers Training College final examination for 2023/2024 to begin tomorrow
- Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers
- Free Lawyers organization alleges parliamentary committee report shields key figures in US$ 2.5 million cyber heist
- Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife
- Teenager drowns while bathing in Ma Oya in Mawanella
- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay signs three key welfare schemes on Day One
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay signs three key welfare schemes on Day One
New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signed documents related to three major welfare and governance initiatives on his very first day in office after assuming charge as the 17th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The initiatives focus on women’s safety, youth welfare, and public wellbeing. MORE..
Teenager drowns while bathing in Ma Oya in Mawanella
A 15-year-old boy has died after drowning while bathing in the Ma Oya river in Mawanella. MORE..
Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife
Spain has started evacuating passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. MORE..
Free Lawyers organization alleges parliamentary committee report shields key figures in US$ 2.5 million cyber heist
The Free Lawyers organisation has accused the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance of attempting to protect the real culprits in a controversial payment involving the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Treasury. MORE..
Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers
A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene has killed at least 14 officers, police said on Sunday (May 10). MORE..
Teachers Training College final examination for 2023/2024 to begin tomorrow
Teachers Training College final examination for the 2023/2024 academic years is scheduled to commence tomorrow (11), the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..
MPs appointed as district health coordinators under new Cabinet-approved healthcare reform
The government has launched a new mechanism to strengthen the coordination of healthcare services at district level, aimed at improving efficiency in the delivery of preventive and curative health services across the country. MORE..
Israeli strikes kill 39 in Lebanon
Thirty-nine people have been killed in another day of intense Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said. MORE..
Factory in Homagama sealed over production of substandard iron rods
The Consumer Affairs Authority has taken steps to seal a factory in the Homagama Industrial Zone after it was found producing substandard iron rods without the mandatory SLS certification. MORE..
Increased electricity tariffs to take effect from tomorrow amid public backlash
The increased electricity tariffs are scheduled to take effect from tomorrow (11). MORE..
Iran’s Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened on Saturday (May 9) to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position. MORE..
Yal Devi train services to resume tomorrow
The Yal Devi train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, will resume operations from tomorrow (11), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Ten injured in accident on Southern Expressway
Ten people have been injured in a road accident that occurred near the 154th milestone on the Beliatta–Kasagala section of the Southern Expressway, police stated. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa responds to CIABOC summons over Airbus probe
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will comply with the summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and appear before the Commission on the scheduled date. MORE..
Expert committee appointed to draft National Policy on Medical Education
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has appointed a special expert committee to draft a national policy on medical education in the country. MORE..
Teenager drowns while bathing in Ma Oya in Mawanella
A 15-year-old boy has died after drowning while bathing in the Ma Oya river in Mawanella. MORE..
Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife
Spain has started evacuating passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. MORE..
Free Lawyers organization alleges parliamentary committee report shields key figures in US$ 2.5 million cyber heist
The Free Lawyers organisation has accused the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance of attempting to protect the real culprits in a controversial payment involving the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Treasury. MORE..
Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers
A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene has killed at least 14 officers, police said on Sunday (May 10). MORE..
Teachers Training College final examination for 2023/2024 to begin tomorrow
Teachers Training College final examination for the 2023/2024 academic years is scheduled to commence tomorrow (11), the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..
MPs appointed as district health coordinators under new Cabinet-approved healthcare reform
The government has launched a new mechanism to strengthen the coordination of healthcare services at district level, aimed at improving efficiency in the delivery of preventive and curative health services across the country. MORE..
Israeli strikes kill 39 in Lebanon
Thirty-nine people have been killed in another day of intense Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said. MORE..
Factory in Homagama sealed over production of substandard iron rods
The Consumer Affairs Authority has taken steps to seal a factory in the Homagama Industrial Zone after it was found producing substandard iron rods without the mandatory SLS certification. MORE..
Increased electricity tariffs to take effect from tomorrow amid public backlash
The increased electricity tariffs are scheduled to take effect from tomorrow (11). MORE..
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Technology
TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
TikTok has rowed back on an AI feature which incorrectly summarised some videos on the platform, including claiming a celebrity was fruit. MORE..
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. MORE..
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple on Tuesday settled for $250 million a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant. MORE..
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past US$1 trillion for the first time on Wednesday (May 6) as the firm rides an artificial intelligence chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs. MORE..
Entertainment
David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes
David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned 100 on Friday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. MORE..
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
The Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, with filming set to begin in autumn of this year, HBO has confirmed. MORE..
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. MORE..
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Veteran film producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday (May 5) following a car crash in Rajasthan, India. According to The Times of India, Choudary was travelling with his nephew at the time of the accident, after attending a relative’s wedding. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
317.8692 | 325.5338 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
429.4491 | 442.6900 |
Europe
Euro |
371.4970 | 383.3312 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
404.4529 | 420.2633 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
231.3830 | 239.6139 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
227.1447 | 236.9381 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
248.7157 | 258.3327 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0182 | 2.0855 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 852.5016 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,045.0395 |
Oman
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Rial | 835.3422 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 88.2150 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 85.7456 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 87.5665 |
Sports
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
Iran has indicated it will take part in this summer’s football World Cup, but has demanded a series of guarantees from Fifa and the tournament’s hosts amid growing tensions surrounding the team’s participation. MORE..
FIFA triples best available World Cup final ticket to $33K
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the FIFA World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available Thursday for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. MORE..
Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. MORE..
Manchester City win first Women’s Super League title in 10 years
Manchester City have clinched their first Women’s Super League title in 10 years. MORE..
PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final
Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far cagier than their goal-laden first encounter. MORE..
