Notorious gang member ‘Midigama Chuti’ brought back to Sri Lanka
Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, has been brought back to the country this morning (30). MORE..
- Two arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ in Ganemulla
- 125 Chinese nationals deported over online scam operations in Sri Lanka
- China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years
- Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded
- One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
- Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
- Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
- Water supply to be limited if dry conditions persist, NWSDB warns
- Agrarian Dept to limit urea fertilizer issuance to paddy sector amid supply constraints
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Agrarian Dept to limit urea fertilizer issuance to paddy sector amid supply constraints
The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the issuance of urea fertilizer exclusively to paddy cultivation, citing limited national stocks due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. MORE..
Water supply to be limited if dry conditions persist, NWSDB warns
The Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara, has stated that, due to the prevailing dry and drought conditions in Sri Lanka, water supply may need to be restricted for several hours per day over the next two to three weeks. MORE..
Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Adchit al-Qusayr on Sunday (Mar 29). MORE..
One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
An individual has been killed following a road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda. MORE..
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until April 10 by the Pilessa Magistrate”s Court in Kurunegala. MORE..
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang on Monday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals. MORE..
125 Chinese nationals deported over online scam operations in Sri Lanka
A group of 125 Chinese nationals, who were detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in connection with online financial scams, has been deported. MORE..
Two arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ in Ganemulla
Two individuals have been arrested for possession of a stock of narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’) in the Ganemulla area. MORE..
Trump considering operation to ‘extract uranium from Iran’ - report
The US president Donald Trump is considering a military operation with the goal of extracting 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports. MORE..
PUCSL to announce decision on 2nd quarter electricity tariff revision today
The decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (30). MORE..
Trump says ‘we’ve had regime change’ in Iran
Donald Trump has been speaking recently on Air Force One, where he says the US believes it has achieved regime change in Iran, echoing comments made last week on Fox news, where he said, ‘‘You could really say we have regime change because they have been killed.’’ MORE..
Australia to halve tax on petrol to bring down costs in wake of Iran war
Australia will halve the tax on fuel and diesel for three months in a push to bring down costs that have surged due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday. MORE..
Public urged to use electricity efficiently amid rising generation costs – Officials
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has emphasized the importance of managing and using energy efficiently and systematically under the current circumstances. MORE..
NPP MP Muhammad Faizal’s vehicle involved in crash
A vehicle driven by National People’s Power (NPP) Puttalam District Member of Parliament (MP), Muhammad Faizal, has been involved in an accident at the Bandarawatta bend in Chilaw after veering off the road and colliding with a wall. MORE..
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CAA raids large-scale fake Ayurvedic drug racket in Mawanella
A racket involving the sale of counterfeit medicines using the name of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation has been raided by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). MORE..
Water supply to be limited if dry conditions persist, NWSDB warns
The Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara, has stated that, due to the prevailing dry and drought conditions in Sri Lanka, water supply may need to be restricted for several hours per day over the next two to three weeks. MORE..
Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Adchit al-Qusayr on Sunday (Mar 29). MORE..
One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
An individual has been killed following a road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda. MORE..
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until April 10 by the Pilessa Magistrate”s Court in Kurunegala. MORE..
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang on Monday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals. MORE..
125 Chinese nationals deported over online scam operations in Sri Lanka
A group of 125 Chinese nationals, who were detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in connection with online financial scams, has been deported. MORE..
Two arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ in Ganemulla
Two individuals have been arrested for possession of a stock of narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’) in the Ganemulla area. MORE..
Trump considering operation to ‘extract uranium from Iran’ - report
The US president Donald Trump is considering a military operation with the goal of extracting 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports. MORE..
PUCSL to announce decision on 2nd quarter electricity tariff revision today
The decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (30). MORE..
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Technology
Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. MORE..
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 by Ł90 in the UK and by $100 in the US, in a dramatic hike it says is due to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”. MORE..
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. MORE..
Entertainment
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
Vietnam is the proud host country of the historic 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World, set to take place from August 9 (arrival in Hanoi) to September 5 (Final Event in Ho Chi Minh City). MORE..
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record ‘‘The Life of a Showgirl.’’ MORE..
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
310.7248 | 318.5990 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
411.3572 | 424.1007 |
Europe
Euro |
356.9387 | 368.4362 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
386.8421 | 402.2150 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.6387 | 230.6826 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
211.3404 | 220.7272 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.7956 | 249.1762 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9399 | 2.0053 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 832.6515 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,022.4226 |
Oman
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Rial | 817.9434 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 86.3619 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 83.9019 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 85.7224 |
Sports
Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win
India great Kohli, 37, batting for the first time since January, played the anchor role perfectly as RCB chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs in the tournament’s season opener. MORE..
Tiger Woods in jail after being arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
Tiger Woods is in jail Friday after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. MORE..
IOC rules that Olympic women’s sports are for biological females only
Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will be eligible to take part in female category events at Olympic Games from now on, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
