Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran in relation to the conflict in the Middle East and related development. MORE..
- Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
- Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s
- Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
- Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
- Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
- Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
- Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington
- Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition seeking NOC from SLC to play in IPL
- Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned till May
- Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs
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Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs
Tata Group-owned Air India is weighing a significant scale-back of its flight operations after reportedly posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amid persistent operational headwinds and elevated aviation fuel costs, businessline newspaper reported on Thursday quoting industry sources. MORE..
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned till May
The Colombo High Court today (23) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on May 29. MORE..
Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition seeking NOC from SLC to play in IPL
Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, seeking an interim injunction to compel Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in international premier league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..
Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington
The Sri Lankan delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Nandalal Weerasinghe has engaged extensively with the international investor community, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, in Washington, D.C. MORE..
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. MORE..
Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23). MORE..
Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding information circulating on social media about the age limits for police recruitment. MORE..
US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time
The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
High-stakes Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election begins in India amid voter roll row
Voters will cast their ballots on Thursday as high-stakes state elections get under way across India, with key contests in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
The second day of the internationally recognized “Ehipassiko Walk for Peace” is scheduled to begin from Matale this morning (23). MORE..
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
The auspicious time for Planting of Tree Saplings, as specified in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious time schedule (‘Nekath Seettuwa’), falls today (April 23). MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1:00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters - Report
The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. MORE..
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned till May
The Colombo High Court today (23) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on May 29. MORE..
Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition seeking NOC from SLC to play in IPL
Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, seeking an interim injunction to compel Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in international premier league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..
Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington
The Sri Lankan delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Nandalal Weerasinghe has engaged extensively with the international investor community, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, in Washington, D.C. MORE..
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. MORE..
Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23). MORE..
Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding information circulating on social media about the age limits for police recruitment. MORE..
US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time
The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
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Technology
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could presage an array of other applications for similarly adept robots. MORE..
Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s
Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s
The Turkish parliament voted on Wednesday to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, state media agency Anadolu reported, the latest country to try such a ban.
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Los Angeles’ school board on Tuesday passed a measure regulating students’ screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be linked to a host of ailments including obesity and depression. MORE..
Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI
Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI
Meta will start tracking the way employees work, including their keystrokes and mouse clicks, to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. MORE..
Entertainment
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud said Wednesday that he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book “Houris,” a recipient of France’s most prestigious literary award. MORE..
‘Red Easter’ – A powerful cinematic voice from an internationally award-winning director
‘Red Easter’ – A powerful cinematic voice from an internationally award-winning director
Red Easter, directed by U.A. Palliyaguru, stands today as a bold and compelling creative voice emerging from Sri Lanka to the global cinema stage. The film has already garnered significant international attention, establishing itself as a noteworthy presence in the competitive world of global filmmaking. MORE..
Netflix cancels docuseries with Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson after fight
Netflix cancels docuseries with Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson after fight
A three-part Netflix docuseries featuring former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson has reportedly been shelved. MORE..
Indian Actor Suriya arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Actor Suriya arrives in Sri Lanka
Acclaimed Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar has reportedly arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Qatar
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Riyal | 86.8091 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 84.3787 |
UAE
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Dirham | 86.1568 |
Sports
World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off
With 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA’s last-minute sales phase re-opens on Wednesday with tickets for all 104 matches available on a first-come, first-served basis. MORE..
Wesley to take on Prince of Wales’ to kick start Inter-School Rugby League tournament
The 2026 Inter-School Rugby League tournament is scheduled to get underway today (23) with 18 teams vying for honours. MORE..
Chamari stars in Sri Lanka’s series-levelling victory over Bangladesh
Riding on skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance, Sri Lanka bounced back strongly in the three-match WODI series, defeating hosts Bangladesh by four wickets in the second match at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Wednesday. MORE..
Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz under investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a positive test for recreational drug use, Espncricinfo can reveal. Nawaz’s deal to join Surrey for the T20 Blast in England has fallen through as a result. MORE..
New dates announced for 2026 Lanka Premier League
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held from July 10 to August 5, 2026. MORE..
