Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-western provinces after 1.00 pm. MORE..
- Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran
- Indonesian Navy’s sail training vessel arrives in Sri Lanka
- Office train services back to normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced
- Ten injured in multi-vehicle collision in Eheliyagoda
- IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
- Online ticketing introduced for New Year return travel from Galle and Matara to Makumbura
- Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
- Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
- Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation’s petrol supplies
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Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation’s petrol supplies
A major fire has broken out at one of Australia’s two oil refineries, deepening fears over the nation’s petrol supplies amid a global fuel crunch. MORE..
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. MORE..
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
At least eight students and one teacher have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci has said. MORE..
Online ticketing introduced for New Year return travel from Galle and Matara to Makumbura
Passengers returning to Colombo from Galle and Matara following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holiday period can now obtain bus tickets through an online reservation system, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development announced. MORE..
IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices already fueling calls for support from emerging markets and developing economies, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday in its Fiscal Monitor report. MORE..
Ten injured in multi-vehicle collision in Eheliyagoda
A road accident has been reported in Eheliyagoda after a car had lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles. MORE..
Office train services back to normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced
People who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year are now returning to Colombo and the suburbs. MORE..
Indonesian Navy’s sail training vessel arrives in Sri Lanka
The Indonesian Navy’s sail training vessel KRI Bima Suci – 945 has arrived in Sri Lanka today (15). MORE..
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran
A delegation from Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator in talks to end the war, has arrived in Tehran. MORE..
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..
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..
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. MORE..
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
At least eight students and one teacher have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci has said. MORE..
Online ticketing introduced for New Year return travel from Galle and Matara to Makumbura
Passengers returning to Colombo from Galle and Matara following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holiday period can now obtain bus tickets through an online reservation system, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development announced. MORE..
IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices already fueling calls for support from emerging markets and developing economies, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday in its Fiscal Monitor report. MORE..
Ten injured in multi-vehicle collision in Eheliyagoda
A road accident has been reported in Eheliyagoda after a car had lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles. MORE..
Office train services back to normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced
People who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year are now returning to Colombo and the suburbs. MORE..
Indonesian Navy’s sail training vessel arrives in Sri Lanka
The Indonesian Navy’s sail training vessel KRI Bima Suci – 945 has arrived in Sri Lanka today (15). MORE..
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran
A delegation from Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator in talks to end the war, has arrived in Tehran. MORE..
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..
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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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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
311.7866 | 319.2614 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
421.5193 | 434.4694 |
Europe
Euro |
366.0408 | 377.7863 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
396.1630 | 411.7479 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
224.9873 | 233.0237 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
220.0763 | 229.7106 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
243.4203 | 252.9170 |
Japan
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1.9534 | 2.0196 |
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Bahrain
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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
|
Riyal | 84.1033 |
UAE
|
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..
