GMOA temporarily ends strike
The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will be temporarily concluded from 8.00 a.m. today (06). MORE..
- GMOA temporarily ends strike
- Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala
- Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
- Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana
- UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz
- Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala
- National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President
- One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
- Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
- Oil prices hit $110 after Trump’s latest threats
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Oil prices hit $110 after Trump’s latest threats
Oil prices hit $110 (£83.38) a barrel after President Donald Trump’s expletive-laden threat against Iran on social media. MORE..
One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
An accident occurred this morning (06) near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway when a truck crashed into the rear end of a container truck traveling ahead. MORE..
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National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President
Marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital economy, the launch of the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” officially commenced today (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
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Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala
A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign national woman, who was attacked to death using a sharp weapon in a residence in the Kohuwala area. MORE..
UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz
The UAE on Monday expressed its support to Bahrain in urging the Security Council to take action on the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana
Two suspects have been arrested in the Maradana area along D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha for hoarding 826 litres of diesel without a valid license. MORE..
Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike early Monday struck a residential building in a city southwest of Iran’s capital, Tehran, killing at least 13 people, Iranian media reported. MORE..
Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala
A fire has broken out this morning (06) at a wax fabric manufacturing factory located in the Mabola area of Wattala. MORE..
Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested
A 46-year-old man has been attacked to death in the Panamura area. MORE..
Iran warns to respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any US attacks on its infrastructure
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats, warning that Iran will respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any attack on its infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Homagama area today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 01) today (06). MORE..
At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon’s health ministry said in a statement. MORE..
Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
‘Good chance’ of deal being reached tomorrow, Trump tells US media
US President Donald Trump has repeated his threats to Iran over the course of several posts on social media and in comments to US and Israeli outlets. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath outlines plans to normalize fuel supply and working days
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, stated that nine fuel tankers are scheduled to arrive in the country during the month of April. MORE..
One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
An accident occurred this morning (06) near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway when a truck crashed into the rear end of a container truck traveling ahead. MORE..
National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President
Marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital economy, the launch of the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” officially commenced today (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala
A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign national woman, who was attacked to death using a sharp weapon in a residence in the Kohuwala area. MORE..
UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz
The UAE on Monday expressed its support to Bahrain in urging the Security Council to take action on the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana
Two suspects have been arrested in the Maradana area along D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha for hoarding 826 litres of diesel without a valid license. MORE..
Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike early Monday struck a residential building in a city southwest of Iran’s capital, Tehran, killing at least 13 people, Iranian media reported. MORE..
Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala
A fire has broken out this morning (06) at a wax fabric manufacturing factory located in the Mabola area of Wattala. MORE..
Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested
A 46-year-old man has been attacked to death in the Panamura area. MORE..
Iran warns to respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any US attacks on its infrastructure
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats, warning that Iran will respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any attack on its infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported. MORE..
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Technology
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
No-one will have been further from home than the Artemis astronauts. MORE..
Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia’s attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of millions of Russians were now resisting the digital controls. MORE..
NASA releases first Earth photos from Artemis II Orion
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..
Entertainment
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
NASA’s Artemis II mission is officially underway, and while Netflix didn’t carry the live feed of the historic Earth departure on April 1st, space enthusiasts are in for a massive consolation prize. MORE..
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new ‘‘Lord of the Rings’‘ movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio’s various social media accounts. MORE..
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
Millions of people have been gripped by the juicy twists of an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit “Love Island” -- except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit. MORE..
New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell
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..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
358.5873 | 370.2514 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
388.8272 | 403.2905 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.9455 | 230.9960 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
212.5815 | 222.0845 |
Singapore
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240.6279 | 249.9667 |
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
Thurstan College wins 63rd ‘Battle of the Brothers’
Thurstan College, Colombo has emerged victorious over Isipathana College, Colombo by innings and 08 runs in the 63rd edition of the ‘‘Battle of the Brothers’’ annual ‘Big Match’ cricket encounter on Sunday. MORE..
Trinity thumps Royal to clinch President’s Trophy for the first time in 15 years
Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy thrashed Royal College Colombo 58-26 in the finals to clinch the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..
Traditional rivals Trinity and Royal clash for President’s Trophy
Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy will take on traditional rivals Royal College Colombo in the final of the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). MORE..
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..
