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PUCSL to exclude coal-related costs from tariff revisions
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to exclude additional costs arising from the coal situation when revising electricity tariffs. MORE..
- Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
- JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
- Health officials urge parents to remain vigilant of children during festive season
- Legal action against buses operating without permits during festive season
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- ‘Paddington’ musical, Hollywood stars to vie for prizes at Olivier Awards
- Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
- Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
- New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man
- Donald Trump attends UFC fight during US-Iran peace talks
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Donald Trump attends UFC fight during US-Iran peace talks
US President Donald Trump attended a UFC event in the state of Florida on Saturday as talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan ended without an agreement. MORE..
New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man
A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said. MORE..
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle is reportedly no more at the age of 92. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
Legal action against buses operating without permits during festive season
Legal action has been taken against seven buses operating without passenger transport service permits following a raid conducted in Colombo, officials said. MORE..
Health officials urge parents to remain vigilant of children during festive season
Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo has urged parents to be more vigilant with children during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday, April 12 that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a “final and best offer”. MORE..
Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
Sri Lanka Police has arrested a suspect with the largest stock of heroin seized in the Buttala area in recent times. MORE..
Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kelaniya for allegedly damaging public property at the refurbished Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus stand complex in Pettah, Colombo. MORE..
46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana
A 46-year-old man has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon in the Malwanegama area of Horana. MORE..
49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister
A total of 49 individuals have died in separate road accidents during the past week from April 4 to 10. MORE..
Special transport services deployed for New Year travel
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says special bus and train services have been implemented today (12) also for commuters traveling to their hometowns ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison – Dy Minister
Seven notorious members of organised crime gangs have been transferred from Boossa High-Security Prison to the newly established prison at the Welisara Navy Camp. MORE..
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the US and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. MORE..
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. MORE..
New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man
A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said. MORE..
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle is reportedly no more at the age of 92. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
Legal action against buses operating without permits during festive season
Legal action has been taken against seven buses operating without passenger transport service permits following a raid conducted in Colombo, officials said. MORE..
Health officials urge parents to remain vigilant of children during festive season
Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo has urged parents to be more vigilant with children during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday, April 12 that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a “final and best offer”. MORE..
Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
Sri Lanka Police has arrested a suspect with the largest stock of heroin seized in the Buttala area in recent times. MORE..
Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kelaniya for allegedly damaging public property at the refurbished Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus stand complex in Pettah, Colombo. MORE..
46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana
A 46-year-old man has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon in the Malwanegama area of Horana. 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..
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Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle is reportedly no more at the age of 92. MORE..
‘Paddington’ musical, Hollywood stars to vie for prizes at Olivier Awards
‘Paddington’ musical, Hollywood stars to vie for prizes at Olivier Awards
Paddington Bear is in the running for pawfuls of Olivier Awards at Britain’s top theatre honours on Sunday, where a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s books along with fellow musical “Into The Woods” lead the nominations. MORE..
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle hospitalised in Mumbai
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle hospitalised in Mumbai
Legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday. MORE..
Jackson family joins fans in Berlin for premiere of Michael Jackson biopic
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..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
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Australia
Australian Dollar |
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Singapore
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Japan
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Dinar | 836.1820 |
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Dinar | 1,020.8670 |
Oman
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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
Matheesha Pathirana clears hurdle to play in IPL 2026
Paceman Matheesha Pathirana has successfully passed the fitness test conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
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..
