Electricity tariffs increased with effect from April 1
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to increase electricity tariffs with effect from April 1. MORE..
- New energy-saving guidelines announced for government, private sector
- Applications called for 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
- Diesel prices in UK reach highest level in 40 months
- Discussion held to review progress of “Prajashakthi” national programme
- Ships from Pakistan, China and India cross Strait of Hormuz
- Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody
- Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens
- Body of missing gem businessman found in Kahawatta
- Iran War: Thousands killed in the Middle East in the past 31 days
- G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability
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G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability
Finance leaders from the Group of Seven economic powers are ready to take “all necessary measures” to safeguard energy market stability and limit broader economic spillovers from recent volatility, they said on Monday. MORE..
Iran War: Thousands killed in the Middle East in the past 31 days
Thousands of people have been killed during the conflict in the Middle East since it began on February 28, according to a CNN tally of death tolls released by regional authorities. MORE..
Body of missing gem businessman found in Kahawatta
The body of a gem businessman who went missing in Nilagama, Kahawatta was found today (30) inside a mining pit. MORE..
Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens
Bangladesh has approached the U.S. seeking a temporary sanctions waiver to allow import of Russian diesel, officials said on Monday, as Middle East turmoil disrupts global energy markets and strains fuel supplies. MORE..
Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody
A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations linked to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..
Ships from Pakistan, China and India cross Strait of Hormuz
More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data, but still far fewer than before the Middle East conflict erupted, global energy analysts say. MORE..
Discussion held to review progress of “Prajashakthi” national programme
A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” national programme, implemented by the government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society, was held today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Diesel prices in UK reach highest level in 40 months
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached their highest level since December 2022, while petrol has also hit a 28-month high. MORE..
Applications called for 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
The Department of Examinations has issued a notice calling for applications for the Grade 5 Scholarship examination scheduled to be held on August 9, 2026. MORE..
New energy-saving guidelines announced for government, private sector
A set of guidelines have been issued to curb fuel and electricity consumption across Sri Lanka amidst the global energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Egypt President says only Trump can stop the war, warns oil could top $200
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to stop the Iran war, saying only he could do so, and warned that fears of the oil price going above $200 a barrel were not exaggerated. MORE..
Election Commission expands eServices for voter access
The Election Commission has expanded its eServices system to make it easier for citizens to access services without visiting Grama Niladhari offices, district election offices, or the Commission itself. MORE..
Police open fire at vehicle suspected of transporting drugs in Negombo
A team of officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau fired at a vehicle in Negombo suspected of transporting drugs. MORE..
Trump threatens to “completely” obliterate Iran’s energy sources if deal is not reached
US President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” electric plants and oil wells in the country. MORE..
54 suspects identified in Mirihana violence near Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence, court informed
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (30) that investigations are ongoing into the violent incident that occurred near the Mirihana residence of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the Aragalaya period. MORE..
Iran War: Thousands killed in the Middle East in the past 31 days
Thousands of people have been killed during the conflict in the Middle East since it began on February 28, according to a CNN tally of death tolls released by regional authorities. MORE..
Body of missing gem businessman found in Kahawatta
The body of a gem businessman who went missing in Nilagama, Kahawatta was found today (30) inside a mining pit. MORE..
Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens
Bangladesh has approached the U.S. seeking a temporary sanctions waiver to allow import of Russian diesel, officials said on Monday, as Middle East turmoil disrupts global energy markets and strains fuel supplies. MORE..
Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody
A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations linked to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..
Ships from Pakistan, China and India cross Strait of Hormuz
More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data, but still far fewer than before the Middle East conflict erupted, global energy analysts say. MORE..
Discussion held to review progress of “Prajashakthi” national programme
A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” national programme, implemented by the government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society, was held today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Diesel prices in UK reach highest level in 40 months
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached their highest level since December 2022, while petrol has also hit a 28-month high. MORE..
Applications called for 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
The Department of Examinations has issued a notice calling for applications for the Grade 5 Scholarship examination scheduled to be held on August 9, 2026. MORE..
New energy-saving guidelines announced for government, private sector
A set of guidelines have been issued to curb fuel and electricity consumption across Sri Lanka amidst the global energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
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Technology
Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. MORE..
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 by £90 in the UK and by $100 in the US, in a dramatic hike it says is due to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”. MORE..
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. MORE..
Entertainment
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
Vietnam is the proud host country of the historic 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World, set to take place from August 9 (arrival in Hanoi) to September 5 (Final Event in Ho Chi Minh City). MORE..
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record ‘‘The Life of a Showgirl.’’ MORE..
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
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UAE
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Sports
Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win
India great Kohli, 37, batting for the first time since January, played the anchor role perfectly as RCB chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs in the tournament’s season opener. MORE..
Tiger Woods in jail after being arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
Tiger Woods is in jail Friday after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. MORE..
IOC rules that Olympic women’s sports are for biological females only
Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will be eligible to take part in female category events at Olympic Games from now on, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
