Indictments served on Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, granted bail
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in connection with allegations of corruption, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
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- Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
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- Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure
- Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
- Met. Dept warns of continued hot weather in Sri Lanka until May
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- Oscars to Leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
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No price increase for confectionery products until May - LCMA
The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has announced that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May. MORE..
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Ex-minister Keheliya and others found guilty, fined over medicine procurement scandal
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated Fundamental Rights of the public through the procurement of health supplies from an unregistered company, in breach of standard procurement procedures, under the 2022 Indian Credit Line. MORE..
Met. Dept warns of continued hot weather in Sri Lanka until May
The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka has announced that the prevailing warm weather conditions are expected to persist until May. MORE..
Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
A passenger was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (27) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ornamental plants into the country from Thailand. MORE..
Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure
Despite the suspension of all public services, including the one-day service, due to a sudden technical failure in the computer system of the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office), crowds have once again gathered at the premises today (27). MORE..
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India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
India slashed its special excise duties on petrol and diesel, as fuel prices stay volatile with supplies choked by the Iran war. MORE..
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrives at Colombo High Court
The Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, has arrived at the Colombo High Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
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Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports
The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Donald Trump more military options even as he weighs peace talks with Tehran,...MORE..
Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
A total of six individuals have died in several road accidents reported in different parts of the island, police said. MORE..
Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after a landslide victory in the country’s first election since last year’s youth-led protests. MORE..
Israel completes ‘wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran’, says IDF
The Israeli military says it has “completed a wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran”. MORE..
Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly hoarding fuel illegally in separate raids conducted across several areas of the island. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the evening or night, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Trump’s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes, the Treasury Department has announced. MORE..
Global oil prices, which had climbed on Thursday, drop after Trump’s latest comments
Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday and were down over a volatile week after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war were going “very well” and announced he would pause attacks on the country’s energy plants for 10 days. MORE..
Ex-minister Keheliya and others found guilty, fined over medicine procurement scandal
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated Fundamental Rights of the public through the procurement of health supplies from an unregistered company, in breach of standard procurement procedures, under the 2022 Indian Credit Line. MORE..
Met. Dept warns of continued hot weather in Sri Lanka until May
The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka has announced that the prevailing warm weather conditions are expected to persist until May. MORE..
Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
A passenger was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (27) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ornamental plants into the country from Thailand. MORE..
Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure
Despite the suspension of all public services, including the one-day service, due to a sudden technical failure in the computer system of the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office), crowds have once again gathered at the premises today (27). MORE..
India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
India slashed its special excise duties on petrol and diesel, as fuel prices stay volatile with supplies choked by the Iran war. MORE..
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrives at Colombo High Court
The Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, has arrived at the Colombo High Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports
The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Donald Trump more military options even as he weighs peace talks with Tehran,...MORE..
Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
A total of six individuals have died in several road accidents reported in different parts of the island, police said. MORE..
Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after a landslide victory in the country’s first election since last year’s youth-led protests. MORE..
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Technology
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. MORE..
OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
OpenAI has shut down its artificial intelligence (AI) video-generation app Sora less than two years after its launch made headlines for creating realistic clips based on simple prompts. MORE..
Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management
Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for international fuel and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) security. MORE..
Entertainment
Oscars to Leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the U.S., as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. MORE..
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna
A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder of Rihanna, and a newly public police report revealed that the shots she is alleged to have fired from an AR-15 style rifle hit an Airstream trailer while the singing superstar and her partner A$AP Rocky were inside. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
310.3233 | 317.8090 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
413.0747 | 425.9865 |
Europe
Euro |
357.4484 | 369.0119 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
389.0235 | 404.5060 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
223.1083 | 231.1738 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
213.3080 | 222.8094 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
240.2682 | 249.7258 |
Japan
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1.9384 | 2.0040 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 827.8124 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,022.9683 |
Oman
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Rial | 814.3517 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 85.9683 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 83.5690 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.3527 |
Sports
IOC rules that Olympic women’s sports are for biological females only
Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will be eligible to take part in female category events at Olympic Games from now on, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78 bln
A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone said on Tuesday it would acquire Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion, ending a weeks-long bidding war. MORE..
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season
Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egyptian forward announced on Tuesday (Mar 24) as he started a farewell to what the club said were nine “illustrious” years at Anfield. MORE..
