‘Red’ warning for strong winds up to 60 kmph issued
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. MORE..
- Syria’s leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the Druze
- Tsunami alert issued after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia
- Two missing after fishing boat caught in strong winds in seas off Chilaw
- Death toll rises to 14 in South Korea as heavy rain triggers landslide and flooding
- MP Jagath Vithana’s son to be produced before court
- One dead, another injured in clash at Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigiriya
- Suspect arrested with 2,828kg of smuggled dried ginger in Norochcholai
- Iranian national arrested at BIA while attempting to flee to Europe using forged British passport
- Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
- MP Jagath Vithana’s son remanded
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MP Jagath Vithana’s son remanded
The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Jagath Vithana, who was arrested by officers of the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit yesterday, has been remanded. MORE..
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36 after spending nearly two decades in a coma. MORE..
Iranian national arrested at BIA while attempting to flee to Europe using forged British passport
An Iranian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to illegally flee to Europe via Japan and Turkey using a forged British passport. MORE..
Suspect arrested with 2,828kg of smuggled dried ginger in Norochcholai
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 2,828kg of dried ginger during a coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Sanjeethawaththa, Norochcholai. MORE..
One dead, another injured in clash at Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigiriya
An individual has died while another has sustained injuries following a clash that broke out in a ‘wadiya’ where labourers were staying, within the Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigiriya. MORE..
MP Jagath Vithana’s son to be produced before court
The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Jagath Vithana, who was arrested by officers of the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit, is scheduled to be produced before court today. MORE..
Death toll rises to 14 in South Korea as heavy rain triggers landslide and flooding
Two people have died and a further two were missing in the South Korean resort town of Gapyeong on Sunday, after a landslide engulfed houses and flooding swept away vehicles during a period of heavy rainfall. MORE..
Two missing after fishing boat caught in strong winds in seas off Chilaw
Two fishermen along with a boat they set out from Chilaw are reported missing, with a major search and rescue operation underway. MORE..
Tsunami alert issued after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia
Three powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia’s far east on Sunday, triggering a tsunami alert, the US Geological Survey said. MORE..
Syria’s leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the Druze
Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa urged Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes Saturday to “fully commit” to a ceasefire aimed at ending clashes with Druze-linked militias that left hundreds dead and threatened to unravel the country’s postwar transition. MORE..
Anti-immigrant rallies staged across Poland
Anti‑immigration protests have taken place in dozens of towns and cities across Poland. MORE..
One spill gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened due to heavy rain
Steps have been taken to open one sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir, due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the reservoir. MORE..
40% of police personnel suffering from non-communicable diseases: Acting IGP
Around 40% of police personnel are suffering from non-communicable diseases, according to Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya. MORE..
Govt plans to triple daily fresh milk procurement by 2029: Dy Minister
The government is hoping to increase the amount of fresh milk collected from farmers to 3 million liters per day by 2029, up from 1 million liters in 2025, states Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne. MORE..
Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia
Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, in a move aimed at restarting negotiations that halted last month. MORE..
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36 after spending nearly two decades in a coma. MORE..
Iranian national arrested at BIA while attempting to flee to Europe using forged British passport
An Iranian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to illegally flee to Europe via Japan and Turkey using a forged British passport. MORE..
Suspect arrested with 2,828kg of smuggled dried ginger in Norochcholai
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 2,828kg of dried ginger during a coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Sanjeethawaththa, Norochcholai. MORE..
One dead, another injured in clash at Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigiriya
An individual has died while another has sustained injuries following a clash that broke out in a ‘wadiya’ where labourers were staying, within the Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigiriya. MORE..
MP Jagath Vithana’s son to be produced before court
The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Jagath Vithana, who was arrested by officers of the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit, is scheduled to be produced before court today. MORE..
Death toll rises to 14 in South Korea as heavy rain triggers landslide and flooding
Two people have died and a further two were missing in the South Korean resort town of Gapyeong on Sunday, after a landslide engulfed houses and flooding swept away vehicles during a period of heavy rainfall. MORE..
Two missing after fishing boat caught in strong winds in seas off Chilaw
Two fishermen along with a boat they set out from Chilaw are reported missing, with a major search and rescue operation underway. MORE..
Tsunami alert issued after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia
Three powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia’s far east on Sunday, triggering a tsunami alert, the US Geological Survey said. MORE..
Syria’s leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the Druze
Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa urged Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes Saturday to “fully commit” to a ceasefire aimed at ending clashes with Druze-linked militias that left hundreds dead and threatened to unravel the country’s postwar transition. MORE..
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Technology
US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
A US tech company says its chief executive has quit after he was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing a female co-worker, in a clip that went viral. MORE..
US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
A US tech company has placed its CEO on leave after a big screen embrace at a Coldplay concert - rumoured to involve two of its employees - went viral. MORE..
Denmark aims to host world’s most powerful quantum computer
Denmark aims to host world’s most powerful quantum computer
The Novo Nordisk Foundation and Denmark’s state-owned credit fund said on Thursday they will invest in what they say will be the world’s most powerful quantum computer, aiming to revolutionize areas such as drug discovery and materials science. MORE..
PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla’s return after historic space mission
PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla’s return after historic space mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for his “dedication, courage and pioneering spirit”, as the astronaut returned to Earth after spending 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). MORE..
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan injured on ‘King’ sets? Advised one-month rest: Reports
Actor Shah Rukh Khan recently suffered a back injury while filming an action sequence for his upcoming film, ‘King’. MORE..
Stephen Colbert says ‘The Late Show’ will end after 33 years
Stephen Colbert says ‘The Late Show’ will end after 33 years
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 after 33 years on air, the CBS television network announced in a surprise statement on Thursday. MORE..
‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87
‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87
Connie Francis, who was at one time the world’s biggest-selling female artist, has died at the age of 87. MORE..
Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction
Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction
An “unbelievably rare” piece of Mars - the largest ever found on Earth - has sold for $4.3m (£3.2m) at a New York auction on Wednesday. MORE..
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USA
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
344.3733 | 356.4656 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
368.0266 | 383.4038 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
215.2086 | 223.3917 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
191.5459 | 200.8798 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
229.8606 | 239.4516 |
Japan
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 799.7202 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 986.7604 |
Oman
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Rial | 783.1342 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 82.7178 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.3824 |
UAE
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Dirham | 82.0984 |
Sports
India vs Pakistan called off in veterans’ World Championship of Legends
A veterans’ cricket match that was to be played between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Sunday has been cancelled. MORE..
Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois for undisputed heavyweight title
Oleksandr Usyk secured a fifth-round knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at the Wembley Stadium in London. MORE..
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS
NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won as best male and female athletes at the ESPYS on Wednesday night. MORE..
Bangladesh clinch first-ever T20 series win over Sri Lanka
Bangladesh capped off their tour of Sri Lanka with a commanding eight-wicket win in the third and final T20I, sealing the series 2-1. MORE..
Bangladesh restrict Sri Lanka to 132/7
Bangladesh choked the hosts Sri Lanka in the last match of the series to 132/7. MORE..
