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Decisions on four corruption cases against Sarana Gunawardena postponed to June
The Colombo High Court has postponed the delivery of judgments in four cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena until June 09. MORE..
- Brent oil gains 2% as US military strikes on Iran add to uncertainty on potential peace deal
- Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
- Nearly 22,000 deaths reported annually due to tobacco use in Sri Lanka: NATA
- Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes
- Provincial Council elections can be held after legal framework is finalised: EC
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar
- 22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded
- ‘Sri Lanka heading toward serious economic risk,’ warns Sajith Premadasa
- BTS crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at American Music Awards
- Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
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Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
Rescuers are racing against time to free seven people who have been trapped for nearly a week in a flooded cave in Laos. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka heading toward serious economic risk,’ warns Sajith Premadasa
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a serious economic risk, alleging that the government is misleading the public with “false statistics” instead of revealing the true state of the economy. MORE..
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded
The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested at the Katunayake Airport over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand have been further remanded until June 09 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee further appreciated against the US dollar today (26), with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recording a buying rate of Rs. 318.32 and a selling rate of Rs. 328.69, according to the CBSL. MORE..
Provincial Council elections can be held after legal framework is finalised: EC
The Election Commission has stated that it is prepared to conduct Provincial Council elections at any time once the necessary legal provisions are enacted by Parliament, based on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Select Committee. MORE..
Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could “take a few days,” quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. MORE..
Nearly 22,000 deaths reported annually due to tobacco use in Sri Lanka: NATA
National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) says nearly 22,000 deaths are reported annually in Sri Lanka due to tobacco use. MORE..
Brent oil gains 2% as US military strikes on Iran add to uncertainty on potential peace deal
Brent crude futures rose over 2% in Asian trade on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, keeping markets on edge as a deal to end the war and open up the Strait of Hormuz remained elusive. MORE..
Verdicts in four cases against ex-Dy Minister Sarana Gunawardena due today
The judgments in four corruption cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena are scheduled to be delivered today (26). MORE..
Former Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than Ł400,000 from the party. MORE..
Ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to be indicted over attack on ‘Aragalaya’ protest
The Attorney General (AG) has informed the Supreme Court that indictments are expected to be filed within one month against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon over investigations into the attack carried out on the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement in 2022, at the Galle Face Green in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank raises policy rate
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held on Monday (25). MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island today
Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says
The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines. MORE..
Vehicle prices may rise temporarily amid new import surcharges and leasing restrictions, importers warn
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in exchange rates. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka heading toward serious economic risk,’ warns Sajith Premadasa
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a serious economic risk, alleging that the government is misleading the public with “false statistics” instead of revealing the true state of the economy. MORE..
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded
The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested at the Katunayake Airport over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand have been further remanded until June 09 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee further appreciated against the US dollar today (26), with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recording a buying rate of Rs. 318.32 and a selling rate of Rs. 328.69, according to the CBSL. MORE..
Provincial Council elections can be held after legal framework is finalised: EC
The Election Commission has stated that it is prepared to conduct Provincial Council elections at any time once the necessary legal provisions are enacted by Parliament, based on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Select Committee. MORE..
Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could “take a few days,” quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. MORE..
Nearly 22,000 deaths reported annually due to tobacco use in Sri Lanka: NATA
National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) says nearly 22,000 deaths are reported annually in Sri Lanka due to tobacco use. MORE..
Brent oil gains 2% as US military strikes on Iran add to uncertainty on potential peace deal
Brent crude futures rose over 2% in Asian trade on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, keeping markets on edge as a deal to end the war and open up the Strait of Hormuz remained elusive. MORE..
Verdicts in four cases against ex-Dy Minister Sarana Gunawardena due today
The judgments in four corruption cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena are scheduled to be delivered today (26). MORE..
Former Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than Ł400,000 from the party. MORE..
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Technology
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (Ł474,320) Luce. MORE..
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works towards its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. MORE..
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator said on Friday. MORE..
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. MORE..
Entertainment
BTS crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at American Music Awards
South Korean seven-piece BTS have won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards (AMAs) for the second consecutive year, cementing their status as one of the world’s biggest bands. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay issued an order to permit all theatres across the state to screen five shows per day for seven days from the date of release of new Tamil films. MORE..
Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé
Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé
On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian superstar released the music video for her 2026 World Cup song with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai.” MORE..
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to Palm Beach County records. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
318.3218 | 328.6936 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
427.9839 | 444.3052 |
Europe
Euro |
369.1860 | 383.6347 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
403.8165 | 421.9968 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
229.5544 | 238.7913 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
226.2719 | 237.4945 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
247.6538 | 258.7382 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9963 | 2.0744 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 862.2809 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,050.6201 |
Oman
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Rial | 844.4091 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 89.1848 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 86.6417 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 88.5147 |
Sports
Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, Sheinbaum says
Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the U.S. on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday. MORE..
Kusal Mendis named ODI & T20I captain for upcoming West Indies tour
Experienced Kusal Mendis has been named the captain of the One-Day International and Twenty20 International squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. MORE..
Kusal Mendis named ODI & T20I captain for upcoming West Indies tour
Experienced Kusal Mendis has been named the captain of the One-Day International and Twenty20 International squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. MORE..
Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad shocks fans with no Real Madrid player
Injured forward Lamine Yamal has been named in Spain’s World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players for the first time. MORE..
Champions Arsenal finish Premier League season on high with win at Palace
Arsenal celebrated their coronation as Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday at a sun-drenched Selhurst Park. MORE..
