QR code not necessary for petrol-powered vehicles until April 18 - CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that owners of petrol-powered vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code-based fuel quota system from midnight today (11) until April 18, 2026. MORE..
- No petrol shortage until June end, diesel supplies sufficient until May end: CPC Chairman
- Iran unable to fully reopen Hormuz as it lost track of mines planted: US officials
- No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks
- Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA
- US agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar, other banks: Report
- Public urged to send videos related to reckless driving to police via WhatsApp
- US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
- Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026
- US likely to extend Russian oil waiver, sources say
- SLTB deploys additional buses for New Year travel
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SLTB deploys additional buses for New Year travel
The special bus service launched in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is currently operating in both directions, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) stated. MORE..
US likely to extend Russian oil waiver, sources say
US President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to extend as soon as Friday a waiver allowing countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026
Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers’ remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
US Vice President JD Vance has met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. MORE..
Public urged to send videos related to reckless driving to police via WhatsApp
The Police Headquarters has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 for the general public to submit videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. MORE..
US agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar, other banks: Report
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that were held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal with Washington in talks in Islamabad. MORE..
Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA
A Chinese national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 million into the country. MORE..
No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks
Farmers should not develop unnecessary fear regarding the current fertilizer situation in the country, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne stated. MORE..
Iran unable to fully reopen Hormuz as it lost track of mines planted: US officials
Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem: It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. MORE..
No petrol shortage until June end, diesel supplies sufficient until May end: CPC Chairman
A total of 12 refined fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in April, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna confirmed. MORE..
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Passenger arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in the early hours today (11) for attempting to smuggle packages of ornamental plants into the country. MORE..
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
US intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. MORE..
Maldivian President to visit Sri Lanka next month
The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire in West Asia, urges durable solution
Sri Lanka today said it welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the forthcoming dialogue. MORE..
US likely to extend Russian oil waiver, sources say
US President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to extend as soon as Friday a waiver allowing countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026
Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers’ remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
US Vice President JD Vance has met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. MORE..
Public urged to send videos related to reckless driving to police via WhatsApp
The Police Headquarters has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 for the general public to submit videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. MORE..
US agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar, other banks: Report
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that were held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal with Washington in talks in Islamabad. MORE..
Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA
A Chinese national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 million into the country. MORE..
No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks
Farmers should not develop unnecessary fear regarding the current fertilizer situation in the country, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne stated. MORE..
Iran unable to fully reopen Hormuz as it lost track of mines planted: US officials
Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem: It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. MORE..
No petrol shortage until June end, diesel supplies sufficient until May end: CPC Chairman
A total of 12 refined fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in April, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna confirmed. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
The four Artemis II astronauts, returning from the world’s first crewed moon voyage in over half a century, hurtled back toward Earth on Friday aboard their gumdrop-shaped Orion spacecraft, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. MORE..
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV
Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Entertainment
Jackson family joins fans in Berlin for premiere of Michael Jackson biopic
Thousands of Michael Jackson fans, many in military jackets or aviator sunglasses inspired by the pop icon’s many famous looks, gathered in Berlin on Friday night for the international premiere of the biopic “Michael” starring the singer’s nephew. MORE..
Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending
Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic once promised an “unbiased” look at the King of Pop’s life – until a reported series of costly reshoots completely cut the child abuse allegations against the singer from the film. MORE..
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
The late Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed. And she made sure that was true even when Britain’s famously changeable weather intervened, pioneering the use of a clear plastic raincoat so that a stodgy black umbrella didn’t obscure her from public view. MORE..
Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls
Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls
Tamil superstar Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has been leaked online, even though it hasn’t been released in theatres yet. On Thursday night, small clips from the film were shared on social media, and by Friday morning, HD prints of the full film were uploaded to piracy sites. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
363.1805 | 374.7881 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
391.6187 | 407.0088 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
224.2277 | 232.2356 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
218.3034 | 227.9116 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
242.9910 | 252.4674 |
Japan
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1.9518 | 2.0172 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 836.1820 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,020.8670 |
Oman
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Rial | 819.6317 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 86.5516 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 84.0884 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.9084 |
Sports
Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition
Sri Lanka cricketer Nuwan Thushara has apologised to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) regarding his decision to take legal action over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..
South America’s CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term
South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA president for a fourth term. MORE..
Every Sri Lankan dreams of playing in IPL: Pathum Nissanka
Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. MORE..
Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after Florida arrest
Prosecutors are seeking all the records connected to Tiger Woods’ prescription medications, including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles, court documents show. MORE..
Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics
The Russian Olympic Committee says it will make cash payments to 116 of the country’s athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics. MORE..
