Power sector workers ordered to report to duty as electricity services declared essential
Two newly established power sector companies have instructed electricity workers to report to work and continue performing their duties as usual in order to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity. MORE..
- ADB Chief commends Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilise the economy during meeting with PM Harini
- Around 140 US service members injured thus far in Iran war, Pentagon says
- Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks
- Widespread power outages reported across Sri Lanka amid CEB TU action
- Iran’s revolutionary guards says it launched “most intense” operation
- Oil prices fall after IEA proposes biggest oil stock release in history
- Power sector workers ordered to report to duty as electricity services declared essential
- Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
- UN concerned closure of Strait of Hormuz could increase food costs
- North Korea supports Iran’s choice of new supreme leader, KCNA says
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Litro Gas prices increased
The prices of Litro domestic LP gas cylinders have been increased with effect from midnight today (10), the Litro Gas Company has announced. MORE..
North Korea supports Iran’s choice of new supreme leader, KCNA says
North Korea said on Wednesday it supports the Iranian people’s choice of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named on Monday to succeed his father killed in the initial strikes against the country by the U.S. and Israel, state media said. MORE..
UN concerned closure of Strait of Hormuz could increase food costs
The United Nation’s Trade and Development body, UNCTAD, has released analysis expressing concerns the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may increase food costs and “intensify cost-of-living pressures”. MORE..
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon. MORE..
Oil prices fall after IEA proposes biggest oil stock release in history
Oil prices dropped this morning after the Wall Street Journal reported the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down crude prices that have soared amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. MORE..
Iran’s revolutionary guards says it launched “most intense” operation
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched its “most intense and heaviest operation” since the start of the war, according to state media. MORE..
Widespread power outages reported across Sri Lanka amid CEB TU action
Power outages have been reported in several parts of the country yesterday (11). MORE..
Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks
Gulf states have been intercepting new waves of Iranian drones and missiles early Wednesday local time.
Around 140 US service members injured thus far in Iran war, Pentagon says
Approximately 140 US troops have sustained injuries since the beginning of the US military’s operations against Iran, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday, including eight who have been seriously wounded. MORE..
ADB Chief commends Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilise the economy during meeting with PM Harini
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda during her official visit to Manila. MORE..
Qatar Airways to operate 29 flights tomorrow including to Colombo
Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate 29 flights on Thursday: 15 departing Doha, and 14 coming in.
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers are likely in the Northern and Eastern provinces today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
US destroys Iranian naval ships and minelayers near Strait of Hormuz, military says
The US military said it destroyed multiple Iranian naval ships — including 16 minelayers — near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..
Iran accuses US of obstructing rescue after sinking of IRIS Dena warship near Sri Lanka
Iran has accused the United States of obstructing rescue operations after the sinking of its IRIS Dena vessel near Sri Lanka earlier this month. MORE..
More members of Iranian soccer team seek asylum as most of squad leaves Australia
Seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have remained in Australia, while the rest of the squad has now left the country for Iran, according to CNN. MORE..
Arrangements in place for uninterrupted supply of fuel & energy for two months: President
Arrangements are in place for an uninterrupted supply of fuel and energy for two more months despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
UN concerned closure of Strait of Hormuz could increase food costs
The United Nation’s Trade and Development body, UNCTAD, has released analysis expressing concerns the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may increase food costs and “intensify cost-of-living pressures”. MORE..
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon. MORE..
Oil prices fall after IEA proposes biggest oil stock release in history
Oil prices dropped this morning after the Wall Street Journal reported the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down crude prices that have soared amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. MORE..
Iran’s revolutionary guards says it launched “most intense” operation
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched its “most intense and heaviest operation” since the start of the war, according to state media. MORE..
Widespread power outages reported across Sri Lanka amid CEB TU action
Power outages have been reported in several parts of the country yesterday (11). MORE..
Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks
Gulf states have been intercepting new waves of Iranian drones and missiles early Wednesday local time.
Around 140 US service members injured thus far in Iran war, Pentagon says
Approximately 140 US troops have sustained injuries since the beginning of the US military’s operations against Iran, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday, including eight who have been seriously wounded. MORE..
ADB Chief commends Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilise the economy during meeting with PM Harini
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda during her official visit to Manila. MORE..
Qatar Airways to operate 29 flights tomorrow including to Colombo
Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate 29 flights on Thursday: 15 departing Doha, and 14 coming in.
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Technology
UK parliament votes to reject social media ban for under-16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by members of parliament in the UK. MORE..
Apple’s cheapest ever MacBook unveiled
Apple’s cheapest ever MacBook unveiled
Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to bring the Mac experience to a wider audience with a significantly lower starting price. MORE..
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday. MORE..
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, has banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday, becoming the first in India to do so. MORE..
Entertainment
Rihanna steps up security following shooting attack at her residence
Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has reportedly increased her personal security after a gun attack on her home, which left her shaken. MORE..
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first to debut at No. 1 on albums chart
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first to debut at No. 1 on albums chart
Bruno Mars’s latest album “The Romantic” has debuted at No. 1 on the albums chart, making it his first full-length project to bow atop the tally. MORE..
Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ actress, dies at 65
Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ actress, dies at 65
Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in ‘‘Ghostbusters’’ and the CBS sitcom ‘‘Charles in Charge,’’ died March 6. She was 65. MORE..
Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for ‘The Girlfriend’
Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for ‘The Girlfriend’
Rashmika Mandanna has recently won the Best Actress title at the Telangana Gaddar Awards for her stellar performance in The Girlfriend. The distinguished state accolade that highlights her increasing impact on Telugu cinema. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
307.6185 | 315.1941 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
411.5951 | 424.4904 |
Europe
Euro |
355.9652 | 367.5552 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
392.5291 | 408.5690 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
224.7722 | 233.0323 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
215.1794 | 224.7278 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.4077 | 248.9340 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9421 | 2.0080 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
|
Dinar | 825.7717 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,012.1394 |
Oman
|
Rial | 809.5801 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 85.4871 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 83.0347 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.8680 |
Sports
Indian team receive $14.2 million bonus for historic T20 World Cup win
The Twenty20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team was awarded a bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) on Tuesday by the country’s cricket board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad. MORE..
Sri Lanka cancel Afghanistan white-ball tour due to West Asia conflict
Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed their white-ball tour of Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates after rising tensions in West Asia made the six-match series impossible to stage safely. MORE..
ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions
The key meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) scheduled for March 25-27 has been postponed due to rising tensions in the Middle East. MORE..
India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday to the delight of more than 100,000 fans at the largest cricket ground in the world. MORE..
T20 World Cup Final: India post 255/5 against New Zealand
India posted a mammoth 255/5 in their allotted 20 overs against New Zealand in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Ahmadabad. MORE..
