State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka, declared by the President, has been extended by one month. MORE..
- State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
- Ven. Pannakara Thero and delegation leave Sri Lanka after concluding “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk
- Anant Ambani offers to save Pablo Escobar’s hippos
- Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
- Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
- Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
- 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
- Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
- PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on May 9
- Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
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Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
A bus travelling from Moratuwa to Panadura veered off the road and crashed into a house after the driver suffered a sudden illness, police stated. MORE..
PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on May 9
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on May 9. MORE..
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
A total of 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen landed this morning following their release from the Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
A trader in Colombo 11 has been fined Rs. 200,000 by court for selling samba rice above the regulated maximum retail price, the Consumer Affairs Authority said. MORE..
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. MORE..
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
Anant Ambani offers to save Pablo Escobar’s hippos
An Indian billionaire’s son has offered to help Colombia get rid of a problem it has grappled with for years - a herd of hippos linked to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. MORE..
Ven. Pannakara Thero and delegation leave Sri Lanka after concluding “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk
The group of Buddhist monks and participants who concluded the seven-day “Ehipassiko” peace walk in Sri Lanka departed the island this morning (29). MORE..
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be taken up today
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (29) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Godage Publications founder Sirisumana Godage passes away
Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, the founder of Godage Publications, has passed away at the age of 90. MORE..
Donald Trump to put his picture in some US passports
Donald Trump’s picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said on Tuesday (Apr 28), shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp on government institutions. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna to be produced in court today
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who is currently in remand custody, is scheduled to be produced before court today (29). MORE..
King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress
King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most serious test in years. MORE..
Proposal submitted to PUCSL to increase electricity tariffs
A proposal has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs. MORE..
PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on May 9
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on May 9. MORE..
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
A total of 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen landed this morning following their release from the Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
A trader in Colombo 11 has been fined Rs. 200,000 by court for selling samba rice above the regulated maximum retail price, the Consumer Affairs Authority said. MORE..
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. MORE..
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
Anant Ambani offers to save Pablo Escobar’s hippos
An Indian billionaire’s son has offered to help Colombia get rid of a problem it has grappled with for years - a herd of hippos linked to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. MORE..
Ven. Pannakara Thero and delegation leave Sri Lanka after concluding “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk
The group of Buddhist monks and participants who concluded the seven-day “Ehipassiko” peace walk in Sri Lanka departed the island this morning (29). MORE..
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be taken up today
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (29) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Godage Publications founder Sirisumana Godage passes away
Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, the founder of Godage Publications, has passed away at the age of 90. MORE..
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Technology
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they’ve previously captured with integrated cameras. MORE..
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start using humanoid robots in ground handling tasks at Tokyo’s Haneda airport from May, in a two-year trial it said is aimed at easing employees’ workload. MORE..
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
Facebook-owner Meta’s acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators. MORE..
WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8
WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8
The Meta-owned popular instant messaging app will drop support for versions older than Android 6 starting September 8, 2026. This means if you have a smartphone running an older Android OS, WhatsApp will stop working on that device. MORE..
Entertainment
Prada seeks to mend ties with ‘Made in India’ sandals
Prada is launching a limited-edition range of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri footwear, less than a year after the Italian luxury group faced a backlash for showcasing similar designs without crediting their origins. MORE..
David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’
David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’
Celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of renowned British naturalist David Attenborough start next week with a show delving deeper into his milestone 1979 TV series “Life on Earth”. MORE..
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood
House of the Dragon” Season 3 has an official premiere date at HBO. MORE..
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and appearance in an apparent attempt to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations. MORE..
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Sports
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men’s tournament. MORE..
Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka are set to feature in a triangular one-day series with England in Pakistan as part of their preparation for next year’s ICC 50-over World Cup. MORE..
