Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ arrested in India
The brother of notorious underworld figure ‘Karandeniya Sudda,’ the organized crime suspect known by the alias ‘Raju’, has been arrested in India, according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
- Iran war escalation could push global economy to brink of recession, IMF warns
- Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues
- IGP Public Relief Day cancelled for New Year holidays
- Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
- Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ arrested in India
- Trump claims China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran
- Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Mahaweli River
- President meets Mahanayaka Thero of Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya
- Iran says it’s continuing to exchange messages with US - Foreign Ministry
- FSP claims unusual release of Victoria Reservoir’s water for electricity generation
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FSP claims unusual release of Victoria Reservoir’s water for electricity generation
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) alleges that the government has decided to release water from the Victoria Reservoir in an unusual manner for electricity generation. MORE..
Iran says it’s continuing to exchange messages with US - Foreign Ministry
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says the exchange of messages between Tehran and Washington is ‘‘continuing’’ with a Pakistani intermediary after talks failed on Sunday. MORE..
President meets Mahanayaka Thero of Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on the Most Venerable Aggamaha Pandita Makulewe Wimala Mahanayaka Thero of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya and engaged in a brief discussion. MORE..
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Mahaweli River
Two bodies have been recovered this afternoon (15) near the Verugal Aru Bridge on the Mahaweli River, where a father and his four sons were swept away while bathing. MORE..
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Trump claims China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran
Donald Trump has claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran as reports circulate that Beijing has considered transferring arms. MORE..
IGP Public Relief Day cancelled for New Year holidays
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the IGP Relief Day, held for the consideration of appeals submitted by police officers, as well as the ‘IGP Public Relief Day’, will not be conducted this week due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues
Ali Abdollahi - the commander for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country’s highest operational command co-ordinating the armed forces - says that if the US continues its blockade and creates “insecurity for Iran’s commercial vessels and oil tankers”, it will “constitute a prelude to a violation of the ceasefire”. MORE..
Iran war escalation could push global economy to brink of recession, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that a further escalation in the war on Iran and continued disruption to oil markets could push the global economy to the brink of recession, with growth potentially slowing to 2% under its worst-case scenario. MORE..
Congestion reported near expressway toll gates after New Year holidays
Long queues of vehicles were reportedly observed today (15) at the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in Galle. MORE..
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Fuel prices will go down ‘tremendously’ once war is settled, says Trump
US President Donald Trump says in an interview on Fox Business Network, that if you give Iran a nuclear weapon, ‘‘the world will be blown up." MORE..
Fisherman killed, another injured in mid-sea boat collision off Mannar
A fisherman has reportedly died after two fishing boats collided and capsized in the sea area off Mannar. MORE..
Week-long water wastage reported in Meegoda after burst pipeline
Residents of the Udagewatta Road area in Meegoda say that a major water leak caused by a burst pipeline has been persisting for over a week, leading to considerable water wastage. MORE..
Any attempts to force Iran to surrender are destined to fail: Iranian President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says any attempts by the US or Israel to force Iran to “surrender” are “destined to fail and the Iranian nation will never accept such an approach." MORE..
Japan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to ease oil price strain
Japan has decided to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced during an online meeting with Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday. MORE..
36 road accidents and 35 assault cases reported to National Hospital over New Year period
A total of 36 road traffic accidents have been reported to the Colombo National Hospital during the New Year period on April 13 and 14, hospital sources said. MORE..
Iran says it’s continuing to exchange messages with US - Foreign Ministry
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says the exchange of messages between Tehran and Washington is ‘‘continuing’’ with a Pakistani intermediary after talks failed on Sunday. MORE..
President meets Mahanayaka Thero of Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on the Most Venerable Aggamaha Pandita Makulewe Wimala Mahanayaka Thero of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya and engaged in a brief discussion. MORE..
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Mahaweli River
Two bodies have been recovered this afternoon (15) near the Verugal Aru Bridge on the Mahaweli River, where a father and his four sons were swept away while bathing. MORE..
Trump claims China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran
Donald Trump has claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran as reports circulate that Beijing has considered transferring arms. MORE..
IGP Public Relief Day cancelled for New Year holidays
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the IGP Relief Day, held for the consideration of appeals submitted by police officers, as well as the ‘IGP Public Relief Day’, will not be conducted this week due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues
Ali Abdollahi - the commander for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country’s highest operational command co-ordinating the armed forces - says that if the US continues its blockade and creates “insecurity for Iran’s commercial vessels and oil tankers”, it will “constitute a prelude to a violation of the ceasefire”. MORE..
Iran war escalation could push global economy to brink of recession, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that a further escalation in the war on Iran and continued disruption to oil markets could push the global economy to the brink of recession, with growth potentially slowing to 2% under its worst-case scenario. MORE..
Congestion reported near expressway toll gates after New Year holidays
Long queues of vehicles were reportedly observed today (15) at the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in Galle. MORE..
Fuel prices will go down ‘tremendously’ once war is settled, says Trump
US President Donald Trump says in an interview on Fox Business Network, that if you give Iran a nuclear weapon, ‘‘the world will be blown up." MORE..
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Technology
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..
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. MORE..
Entertainment
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
Justin Bieber breaks all Coachella records with headline performance
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..
Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated
Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated
The funeral of legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle has taken place in Mumbai, a day after she died at the age of 92. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
396.1630 | 411.7479 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
224.9873 | 233.0237 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
220.0763 | 229.7106 |
Singapore
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243.4203 | 252.9170 |
Japan
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Dinar | 836.3970 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,021.3576 |
Oman
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Rial | 819.7125 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 86.5696 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 84.1033 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.9191 |
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..
