Top achievers of 2025 A/L Exam announced
The Department of Examinations has officially released the names of the students who secured the highest ranks in the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Examination across all subject streams. MORE..
- Gold prices near two-week high after Trump’s remark on Iran war
- GMOA slams Govt. over transfers, says majority of doctors won’t comply
- Google permits users to change Gmail usernames, keep old IDs
- India increases jet fuel, commercial LPG prices
- April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week
- Trump says he’s considering pulling out of NATO
- PM Harini calls for inclusive society ensuring rights and well-being of senior citizens
- Seven police officers injured in wasp attack during raid in Kotmale
- Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
- Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
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Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
A US judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom construction project, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before the project began. MORE..
Seven police officers injured in wasp attack during raid in Kotmale
Seven police officers attached to the Kotmale Police Station were injured in a wasp attack while conducting a raid on an illicit liquor distillery operating within a forest reserve in the Ramboda area of Wedamulla, Kotmale, today (01). MORE..
PM Harini calls for inclusive society ensuring rights and well-being of senior citizens
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a society must be built in which all senior citizens can lead lives marked by safety, freedom, happiness, health, mobility, and spiritual well-being, with their rights duly safeguarded. MORE..
Trump says he’s considering pulling out of NATO
President Donald Trump rattled NATO allies on Wednesday morning, as he strongly suggested that the U.S. was weighing whether to pull out of the transatlantic military alliance. MORE..
India increases jet fuel, commercial LPG prices
India’s oil ministry said Wednesday (Apr 1) that domestic jet fuel prices would rise as the Middle East war pushed up energy costs, but that it had cushioned airlines from an expected 100 per cent jump. MORE..
GMOA slams Govt. over transfers, says majority of doctors won’t comply
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that the current government, led by Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, is attempting to compel doctors to provide services against their will. MORE..
Gold prices near two-week high after Trump’s remark on Iran war
Gold prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that the war with Iran could wind down in weeks. MORE..
Sri Lanka finalize arrangements to import fuel from Russia
Arrangements have been finalized to import fuel from Russia, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has confirmed. MORE..
Six Sri Lankan fishermen released from Bangladeshi custody
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in Bangladeshi custody for six months have been released by the government of Bangladesh. MORE..
Bangladeshi expatriate killed by debris from intercepted drone in UAE
A Bangladeshi expatriate has been killed by falling debris after the UAE intercepted a drone in Fujairah, reports Dubai-based daily Khaleej Times. MORE..
Special security plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
Sri Lanka Police have implemented a special security programme to ensure public safety during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE: Emirates airline
Dubai-based airline Emirates’ website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates. MORE..
Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 1.6% against US dollar in 2026
The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..
Tanker hit by projectile off coast of Qatar, UK maritime agency says
A tanker has been hit by an “unknown projectile” off the coast of Qatar’s capital of Doha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. MORE..
Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
A US judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom construction project, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before the project began. MORE..
Seven police officers injured in wasp attack during raid in Kotmale
Seven police officers attached to the Kotmale Police Station were injured in a wasp attack while conducting a raid on an illicit liquor distillery operating within a forest reserve in the Ramboda area of Wedamulla, Kotmale, today (01). MORE..
PM Harini calls for inclusive society ensuring rights and well-being of senior citizens
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a society must be built in which all senior citizens can lead lives marked by safety, freedom, happiness, health, mobility, and spiritual well-being, with their rights duly safeguarded. MORE..
Trump says he’s considering pulling out of NATO
President Donald Trump rattled NATO allies on Wednesday morning, as he strongly suggested that the U.S. was weighing whether to pull out of the transatlantic military alliance. MORE..
India increases jet fuel, commercial LPG prices
India’s oil ministry said Wednesday (Apr 1) that domestic jet fuel prices would rise as the Middle East war pushed up energy costs, but that it had cushioned airlines from an expected 100 per cent jump. MORE..
GMOA slams Govt. over transfers, says majority of doctors won’t comply
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that the current government, led by Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, is attempting to compel doctors to provide services against their will. MORE..
Gold prices near two-week high after Trump’s remark on Iran war
Gold prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that the war with Iran could wind down in weeks. MORE..
Sri Lanka finalize arrangements to import fuel from Russia
Arrangements have been finalized to import fuel from Russia, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has confirmed. MORE..
Six Sri Lankan fishermen released from Bangladeshi custody
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in Bangladeshi custody for six months have been released by the government of Bangladesh. MORE..
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April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week
Sky watchers can soon catch the spring season’s first full moon rising in the night sky. MORE..
Google permits users to change Gmail usernames, keep old IDs
Google permits users to change Gmail usernames, keep old IDs
Google has permitted its users to get rid of their embarrassing Gmail usernames in its recent update. In a post on March 31, the tech giant said that it has been working on the update since last year to ‘help your account grow with you’, and the feature is now available to all users in the US. MORE..
French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world in considering a move unpopular with many teenagers but supported by some parents and teachers. MORE..
NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
NASA is preparing to launch the first crew of astronauts toward the moon in over 53 years with its second Artemis mission, a critical test flight in humanity’s broader lunar goals as the U.S. races to reassert leadership in space faced with growing competition from China. MORE..
Entertainment
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Known for its glitzy stage costumes and sometimes outlandish performances, the Eurovision Song Contest is now launching its first ever Asia edition. MORE..
K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’
K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’
At the 22nd edition of the Raigam Tele’es Awards in 2025, K.C. Saranga achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Best Educational Program of the Year for the third consecutive year. MORE..
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October. MORE..
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
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..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
311.7664 | 319.3120 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
410.2164 | 423.0165 |
Europe
Euro |
356.2787 | 367.7774 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
387.4649 | 402.9295 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.3804 | 230.4822 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
211.6468 | 221.1216 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.8047 | 249.1151 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9445 | 2.0102 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 832.7809 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,019.9363 |
Oman
|
Rial | 818.7202 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 86.4532 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 83.9904 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 85.8083 |
Sports
Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo
Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in their playoff final on Tuesday, sealing a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2002 when they reached the semi-finals. MORE..
Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment
Tiger Woods says he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health” following an arrest after a car crash. MORE..
Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time
Italy’s agonising World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw. MORE..
Iran will play World Cup games in US as scheduled - Fifa President
Iran will take part in the World Cup and their games will be played in the United States as scheduled, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. MORE..
Jadeja surpasses Malinga to become 9th highest wicket taker in IPL
Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja surpassed legendary speedster Lasith Malinga to become the 9th highest wicket taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..
