Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA
Government doctors in all hospitals across the island will engage in a strike action from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
- 147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams
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- Iran confirms the death of IRGC Navy intelligence chief
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Iranian parliament speaker mocks US over downed jet
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked the US on his X account after reports that an American fighter jet was shot down over Iran. MORE..
One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued - US officials
One crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet has been rescued, two US officials have told CBS News. MORE..
Over 500 families affected by water shortage in Rukmalgama Housing Scheme
More than 500 families living in the Rukmalgama Housing Scheme are reportedly facing severe difficulties due to a lack of water for several days amid prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..
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Iran confirms the death of IRGC Navy intelligence chief
Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has confirmed the death of Behnam Rezaei, head of the IRGC Navy Intelligence Directorate, in a statement today. MORE..
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation was underway for any survivors, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. MORE..
Netanyahu claims 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity destroyed
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (April 3, 2026) that Israeli strikes have destroyed about 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity, significantly hindering its ability to manufacture weapons. MORE..
DV Chanaka claims Energy Minister trying to suppress substandard coal import report
SLPP Parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has alleged that the Energy Minister is making strenuous efforts to prevent the publication of the report related to substandard coal imports. MORE..
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Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away
Veteran journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis, who had been receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident, has passed away. MORE..
147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams
A total of 147 foreign nationals who were arrested in connection with an online financial fraud have been remanded until April 09, 2026. MORE..
Expert committee appointed to restructure and upgrade National Colleges of Education
A committee of experts has been appointed to enhance the standards and undertake the restructuring of National Colleges of Education. MORE..
Icons of Sri Lanka among top finalists in UK-based 21st Century’s Global Merit Index
In an era marked by unprecedented technological advance, seismic social change, and deepening global interdependence, South Asia’s most transformative minds and hearts are now part of a ground-breaking and momentous global reckoning of influence. MORE..
Catholic churches in Dubai cancel masses, citing government directives
Catholic churches in Dubai say they have cancelled masses ahead of the Easter weekend on the instructions of the government. MORE..
Four inmates escape from Kandakadu rehabilitation centre
A total of four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. MORE..
Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, taking into consideration the requests made by consumers. MORE..
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued - US officials
One crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet has been rescued, two US officials have told CBS News. MORE..
Over 500 families affected by water shortage in Rukmalgama Housing Scheme
More than 500 families living in the Rukmalgama Housing Scheme are reportedly facing severe difficulties due to a lack of water for several days amid prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..
Iran confirms the death of IRGC Navy intelligence chief
Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has confirmed the death of Behnam Rezaei, head of the IRGC Navy Intelligence Directorate, in a statement today. MORE..
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation was underway for any survivors, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. MORE..
Netanyahu claims 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity destroyed
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (April 3, 2026) that Israeli strikes have destroyed about 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity, significantly hindering its ability to manufacture weapons. MORE..
DV Chanaka claims Energy Minister trying to suppress substandard coal import report
SLPP Parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has alleged that the Energy Minister is making strenuous efforts to prevent the publication of the report related to substandard coal imports. MORE..
Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away
Veteran journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis, who had been receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident, has passed away. MORE..
147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams
A total of 147 foreign nationals who were arrested in connection with an online financial fraud have been remanded until April 09, 2026. MORE..
Expert committee appointed to restructure and upgrade National Colleges of Education
A committee of experts has been appointed to enhance the standards and undertake the restructuring of National Colleges of Education. MORE..
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Technology
NASA releases first Earth photos from Artemis II Orion
The Artemis II crew on Friday shared an image of Earth from the spaceship embarking on first lunar voyage in more than half a century. MORE..
Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey
Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey
The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA’s Artemis II mission executed a key thruster firing on Thursday that will kick the crew out of Earth’s orbit and on a path toward the moon, committing them to reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled in space. MORE..
SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned rocket company that merged earlier this year with his artificial intelligence company xAI, confidentially filed plans for an initial public offering Wednesday in what might be the largest of all time, according to multiple reports. MORE..
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
A mass robotaxi outage in the Chinese city of Wuhan caused at least a hundred self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic, sparking renewed debate around the safety of driverless vehicles. MORE..
Entertainment
New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell
Actor Jamie Bell is set to star in the new TV series of Peaky Blinders, which will be set in the 1950s. MORE..
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
A 19th Century painting by iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold, setting a new auction record. MORE..
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Scientists and designers unveiled on Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the U.S. in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather. MORE..
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said Thursday. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
358.5873 | 370.2514 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
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Australia
Australian Dollar |
212.5815 | 222.0845 |
Singapore
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Japan
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Dinar | 829.5000 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,018.8112 |
Oman
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Rial | 818.7485 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 86.4536 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 83.9754 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.8158 |
Sports
Sri Lanka appoints new national bowling coach and fielding, spin bowling coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Netherlands coach Ryan van Niekerk as the National Bowling Coach and Jordan Gregory as the National Fielding and Spin Bowling Coach at the SLC’s National High Performance Centre. MORE..
France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings
France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018. MORE..
Olympic Games-Ukraine asks IOC to examine ‘neutral’ status of Russian athletes
Sports authorities in Ukraine asked the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday to examine the “neutral” status of Russian athletes they accused of having links to the military or competing in events that violated Olympic sanctions. MORE..
Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo
Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in their playoff final on Tuesday, sealing a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2002 when they reached the semi-finals. MORE..
Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment
Tiger Woods says he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health” following an arrest after a car crash. MORE..
