12-hour water cut in Padukka area due to low reservoir levels
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in the Padukka area and its surroundings, from 8:00 p.m. today (05) until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (06). MORE..
- Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites
- 12-hour water cut in Padukka area due to low reservoir levels
- Health Minister assures solutions to GMOA’s concerns
- Island-wide fuel station owners to hold silent protest tomorrow
- Two Chinese nationals arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.63 mln at BIA
- 65-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident in Kadawatha
- 31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
- Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
- GMOA claims doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to intimidation
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
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Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Northcentral provinces, and in Ampara district. MORE..
GMOA claims doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to intimidation
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) claims that junior doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to pressure and threats allegedly exerted by the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 906 individuals have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (04) under the ‘‘Nation United - National Drive’’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
A total of 31 individuals have been arrested over the illegal hoarding of fuel during raids conducted across the island over the past month, according to police. MORE..
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident in Kadawatha
A 65-year-old man has died following a road accident in the Indigahamula Junction area along the Kandy–Colombo main road in Kadawatha. MORE..
Two Chinese nationals arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.63 mln at BIA
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally smuggle a large consignment of cigarettes into the country. MORE..
Island-wide fuel station owners to hold silent protest tomorrow
Filling station owners across the island have announced a silent protest to be held tomorrow (06) from 9:30 a.m. in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), citing several unresolved issues, according to the Fuel Distributors’ Association. MORE..
Health Minister assures solutions to GMOA’s concerns
Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has the capacity to resolve all issues. MORE..
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Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early on Sunday. MORE..
US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. MORE..
Cardinal Ranjith urges to pray for world peace in Easter message
Speaking during the main Easter Mass, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith emphasized that world peace has been shattered, and all of humanity is suffering due to one individual’s desire to dominate the whole world. MORE..
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Transport, freight fares skyrocket by 65 per cent in Pakistan
A massive surge in petroleum prices has triggered an unprecedented hike in passenger and goods transport fares across Pakistan, with increases ranging from 20 to 65 per cent, Dawn reported. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Homagama today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply in the Homagama area will be suspended today from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., lasting a total of 12 hours. MORE..
Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that ‘‘many’‘ of Iran’s military leaders were killed in a huge strike on the Islamic republic’s capital. MORE..
GMOA continues its ongoing strike today
The strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) continues today (05). MORE..
GMOA claims doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to intimidation
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) claims that junior doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to pressure and threats allegedly exerted by the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 906 individuals have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (04) under the ‘‘Nation United - National Drive’’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
A total of 31 individuals have been arrested over the illegal hoarding of fuel during raids conducted across the island over the past month, according to police. MORE..
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident in Kadawatha
A 65-year-old man has died following a road accident in the Indigahamula Junction area along the Kandy–Colombo main road in Kadawatha. MORE..
Two Chinese nationals arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.63 mln at BIA
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally smuggle a large consignment of cigarettes into the country. MORE..
Island-wide fuel station owners to hold silent protest tomorrow
Filling station owners across the island have announced a silent protest to be held tomorrow (06) from 9:30 a.m. in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), citing several unresolved issues, according to the Fuel Distributors’ Association. MORE..
Health Minister assures solutions to GMOA’s concerns
Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has the capacity to resolve all issues. MORE..
Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early on Sunday. MORE..
US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. MORE..
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Technology
Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia’s attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of millions of Russians were now resisting the digital controls. MORE..
NASA releases first Earth photos from Artemis II Orion
NASA releases first Earth photos from Artemis II Orion
The Artemis II crew on Friday shared an image of Earth from the spaceship embarking on first lunar voyage in more than half a century. MORE..
Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey
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..
Entertainment
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new ‘‘Lord of the Rings’‘ movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio’s various social media accounts. MORE..
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
Millions of people have been gripped by the juicy twists of an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit “Love Island” -- except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit. MORE..
New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell
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..
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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
Thurstan College wins 63rd ‘Battle of the Brothers’
Thurstan College, Colombo has emerged victorious over Isipathana College, Colombo by innings and 08 runs in the 63rd edition of the ‘‘Battle of the Brothers’’ annual ‘Big Match’ cricket encounter on Sunday. MORE..
Trinity thumps Royal to clinch President’s Trophy for the first time in 15 years
Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy thrashed Royal College Colombo 58-26 in the finals to clinch the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..
Traditional rivals Trinity and Royal clash for President’s Trophy
Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy will take on traditional rivals Royal College Colombo in the final of the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..
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..
