Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for May
The Litro Gas Company has decided not to make any revisions to domestic Litro LP gas prices for the month of May, the Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Channa Gunawardana said. MORE..
- Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
- French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded
- Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu
- Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
- Opposition seeks debate on Executive encroachment on Judiciary
- Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
- Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for May
- China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
- Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
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Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
Oil prices dived on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent sliding under $100 a barrel, on fresh hopes for an end to the Middle East war. MORE..
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
Opposition seeks debate on Executive encroachment on Judiciary
A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..
Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including ‘Swiss Kumar’, in the abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015. MORE..
Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu
The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday formally extended support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, while making it clear that the backing hinges on keeping “communal forces” out of the alliance. MORE..
French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded
A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in the Ampara Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climb following global market increase
The price of gold in the local market has increased significantly, following a spike in prices in the international market. MORE..
Individual posing as doctor nabbed in Polonnaruwa following criminal probe
An individual allegedly posing as a doctor and linked to several criminal offences has been arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime Investigation Division, police said. MORE..
Corruption case against former Minister Kumara Jayakody to be heard on June 17
The Colombo High Court has fixed June 17 to hear the corruption case filed against former Minister Kumara Jayakody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
Special commodity levy on maize increased to Rs. 50 per kg
The special commodity levy imposed on imported maize has been increased to Rs. 50 per kilogram. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold talks to strengthen defence cooperation, training and regional security
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), has paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in Sept.: PM Harini
The admission process for students to government universities for the 2025/2026 academic year is scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..
Australia says 13 citizens linked to alleged IS members returning from Syria
A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said Wednesday (May 6), warning some will face arrest. MORE..
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
Opposition seeks debate on Executive encroachment on Judiciary
A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..
Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including ‘Swiss Kumar’, in the abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015. MORE..
Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu
The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday formally extended support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, while making it clear that the backing hinges on keeping “communal forces” out of the alliance. MORE..
French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded
A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in the Ampara Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climb following global market increase
The price of gold in the local market has increased significantly, following a spike in prices in the international market. MORE..
Individual posing as doctor nabbed in Polonnaruwa following criminal probe
An individual allegedly posing as a doctor and linked to several criminal offences has been arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime Investigation Division, police said. MORE..
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Technology
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple on Tuesday settled for $250 million a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant. MORE..
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past US$1 trillion for the first time on Wednesday (May 6) as the firm rides an artificial intelligence chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs. MORE..
Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows
Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows
Nearly one in two young people in Europe have used AI chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters, as the technology increasingly serves as a source of emotional support, an Ipsos BVA survey showed on Tuesday. MORE..
WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI
WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the 2026 World Journalists Conference (WJC 2026) concluded successfully in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in international media collaboration. MORE..
Entertainment
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Veteran film producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday (May 5) following a car crash in Rajasthan, India. According to The Times of India, Choudary was travelling with his nephew at the time of the accident, after attending a relative’s wedding. MORE..
Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his 2023 death. MORE..
Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night
Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night
The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style - led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman - hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity ball that doubles as fashion’s biggest night. MORE..
Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach
Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
316.4080 | 324.0396 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
427.8434 | 441.0445 |
Europe
Euro |
369.3791 | 381.1748 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
402.1354 | 417.8833 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
231.3608 | 239.6020 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
226.7451 | 236.5439 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
246.6448 | 256.2136 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9971 | 2.0640 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 846.7780 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,037.7935 |
Oman
|
Rial | 830.5475 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 87.7231 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 85.2171 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 87.0615 |
Sports
2026 LPL foreign player registration opens on Friday
The registration of foreign players for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament is scheduled to begin on Friday (08). MORE..
Arteta hails ‘incredible night’ as Arsenal reach Champions League final
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was overjoyed as his side reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history on Tuesday, saying there had been a huge positive shift in energy and belief following crucial results over the last week. MORE..
World Cup viewing in doubt for millions of fans in India and China
Millions of soccer fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain closes in on No.1 ranking ahead of T20WC
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her excellent recent form by making big gains on the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. MORE..
Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. MORE..
