Five provinces likely to receive thundershowers this evening
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces after 2 p.m., the Meteorology Department. MORE..
- Heat advisory issued for several provinces and districts
- Iran’s President Raisi urges broadening ties with Asian countries
- Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons
- President reveals govt’s plans for turning Colombo into tourist destination
- Japan provides $3M through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries in Sri Lanka
- Five provinces likely to receive thundershowers this evening
- State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya
- Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council takes power
- Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry crash
- CID ordered to expedite investigations into ‘X-Press Pearl’ maritime disaster
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CID ordered to expedite investigations into ‘X-Press Pearl’ maritime disaster
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to expedite the probes related to the ‘X-Press Pearl’ maritime disaster. MORE..
Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry crash
An army soldier died and 9 others were injured after a lorry collided with an army cab in Mankulam on Friday morning (26). MORE..
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council takes power
Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands in the Caribbean country. MORE..
State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya
In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%, he added. MORE..
Japan provides $3M through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries in Sri Lanka
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries of Sri Lanka. MORE..
President reveals govt’s plans for turning Colombo into tourist destination
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to fostering an economic landscape in the nation that would prevent future struggles among its citizens. Emphasizing the swift reconstruction of the economy within a mere two-year span, he underscored his resolve to elevate the standard of living by fortifying the economy’s resilience. MORE..
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection with a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Thursday. MORE..
Iran’s President Raisi urges broadening ties with Asian countries
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for expanding ties with Asian countries, particularly Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to strengthen bilateral, regional, and international cooperation. MORE..
Heat advisory issued for several provinces and districts
The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district for tomorrow (26). MORE..
Duminda Dissanayake appointed SLFP’s Acting General Secretary
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed MP Duminda Dissanayake as the party’s Acting General Secretary. MORE..
Sinopec to complete feasibility study on Sri Lanka refinery by June – report
Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka’s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm’s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Singapore sign MoU to promote boating and yachting industries
Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to working together to promote the boating and yachting industries. MORE..
More than 100 inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prison
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. MORE..
Foreign Minister to attend special meeting of World Economic Forum in Riyadh
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. MORE..
JICA to commence second phase of Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to commence the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe. MORE..
Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry crash
An army soldier died and 9 others were injured after a lorry collided with an army cab in Mankulam on Friday morning (26). MORE..
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council takes power
Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands in the Caribbean country. MORE..
State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya
In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%, he added. MORE..
Japan provides $3M through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries in Sri Lanka
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries of Sri Lanka. MORE..
President reveals govt’s plans for turning Colombo into tourist destination
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to fostering an economic landscape in the nation that would prevent future struggles among its citizens. Emphasizing the swift reconstruction of the economy within a mere two-year span, he underscored his resolve to elevate the standard of living by fortifying the economy’s resilience. MORE..
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection with a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Thursday. MORE..
Iran’s President Raisi urges broadening ties with Asian countries
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for expanding ties with Asian countries, particularly Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to strengthen bilateral, regional, and international cooperation. MORE..
Heat advisory issued for several provinces and districts
The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district for tomorrow (26). MORE..
Duminda Dissanayake appointed SLFP’s Acting General Secretary
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed MP Duminda Dissanayake as the party’s Acting General Secretary. MORE..
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Sports
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka thrash Thailand
Sri Lanka Women beat Thailand by 67 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match played at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi on Thursday (25). MORE..
Nethmika Madushani wins Silver at Asian Junior Athletics Championships
Sri Lankan athlete Nethmika Madushani on Wednesday (24) clinched a Silver Medal at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships 2024. MORE..
Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
British Police have announced the arrest of two Premier League players over an alleged rape following last weekend’s round of matches. MORE..
Chamari Athapaththu rises to No. 1 position in Women’s ODI batting rankings
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. MORE..
Garcia stuns Haney with majority decision win
Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times on the way to a majority decision victory in their 12-round super lightweight fight on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s biggest super-luxury hotel 'ITC Ratnadipa' Colombo declared open
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Technology
US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating laws against money laundering. MORE..
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. MORE..
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that was rejected by a Delaware judge this year, and to shift the company’s corporate home to Texas. MORE..
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea will host the second global AI (artificial intelligence) safety summit on May 21-22, six months after Britain held the inaugural event at Bletchley Park. MORE..
Entertainment
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering to as low as 29 rupees ($0.3480) a month, heating up competition for Netflix and Amazon Prime. MORE..
India Elections: Police case against Thalapathy Vijay as his entry attracts crowds at polling station
India Elections: Police case against Thalapathy Vijay as his entry attracts crowds at polling station
Thalapathy Vijay arrived in Chennai from the ‘GOAT’ shooting in Russia to fulfil his democratic duty by casting his vote in the Lok Sabha elections. His entry attracted a huge crowd and media attention when he came to vote at the Neelankarai polling booth. It seems that the craze for him leads to trouble. MORE..
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
Dogs will soon be able to experience their own “furst” class flight with the launch of the world’s first jet charter company specifically designed for man’s best friend. MORE..
K-pop singer Park Bo-ram dies aged 30; cause of death under investigation
K-pop singer Park Bo-ram dies aged 30; cause of death under investigation
K-pop singer Park Bo-ram has died unexpectedly at the age of 30. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Oman
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Riyal | 79.6417 |
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