Two dead, six missing in drowning incident at Deduru Oya - Police
Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been hospitalized and six individuals reportedly remain missing after a group of 15 went bathing in the Deduru Oya near the Kuratiyagahamula area of Nikaweratiya within the Kobeigane Police Division, police said. MORE..
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Sri Lanka better positioned to support vulnerable amid energy risks – IMF
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Israeli strike severs last bridge linking southern Lebanon to rest of country – report
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Police statement on arrest of ex-MP Chandana Kathriarachchi
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Fishing vessel with suspected narcotics haul intercepted in naval operation
The Sri Lanka Navy has taken into custody a local multi-day fishing vessel carrying several sacks suspected to contain narcotics during a special operation conducted in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
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Police to take strict action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke
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Further details emerge on arrest of ex-MP Chandana Kathriarachchi
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First crude oil tanker since Middle East conflict to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
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Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services tomorrow due to system failure
The Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) has announced that all public services, including the one-day service at its head office and all provincial offices, will be suspended tomorrow (April 17). MORE..
Pakistan says no dates set for second round of US-Iran talks
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Pope Leo to hold peace meeting in Cameroon amid Trump attacks
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Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
Fuel and electricity supply to continue uninterrupted despite Middle East conflict – Minister
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SLTB to introduce card-only payment system for bus fares - chairman
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Israeli strike severs last bridge linking southern Lebanon to rest of country – report
An Israeli strike has severed the last bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, a senior Lebanese security official told Reuters, adding that the strike “shattered” the bridge and left no possibility of repairing it.
Police statement on arrest of ex-MP Chandana Kathriarachchi
Sri Lanka Police has issued a statement regarding the arrest of former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). MORE..
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Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said on Thursday. MORE..
AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds
AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds
Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that is becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life. MORE..
Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping
Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping
A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy. MORE..
OpenAI identifies security issue involving third-party tool, says user data was not accessed
OpenAI identifies security issue involving third-party tool, says user data was not accessed
OpenAI said on Friday it had identified a security issue involving a third-party developer tool called Axios and is taking steps to protect the process that certifies its macOS applications are legitimate OpenAI apps. MORE..
Entertainment
Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
In a major global milestone, Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, becoming the only Bollywood actor to feature on this year’s prestigious list. MORE..
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Investors will look for Netflix to emphasize content spending and ad business growth as key drivers when it reports quarterly earnings on Thursday, marking the streaming giant’s first results since its failed bid for Warner Bros Discovery. MORE..
Justin Bieber breaks all Coachella records with headline performance
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Global superstar Justin Bieber is once again proving his cultural impact extends far beyond the stage. MORE..
Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers - including scores of Hollywood stars - have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of film studios Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. 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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Singapore
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Oman
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Qatar
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Riyal | 86.5574 |
Saudi Arabia
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UAE
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Dirham | 85.9070 |
Sports
Double Olympic badminton champion Axelsen announces retirement
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. MORE..
Hyderabad signs Dilshan Madushanka as injury replacement for Brydon Carse
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join SRH for INR 7.5 million. MORE..
New trial over soccer legend Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. MORE..
Women’s T20 World Cup: Record prize money of $8.76 million announced
The International Cricket Council has announced record prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Iran’s World Cup participation faces fresh threat
Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is facing fresh uncertainty, as escalating tensions with the United States, one of the host nations, threaten to spill into the sport. MORE..
