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Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today has been remanded. MORE..
- Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies
- SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
- Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
- ‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
- Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
- Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
- Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
- Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
- Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
- Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
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Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
France’s finance minister said Monday the G7 was “not there yet” in terms of any release of strategic oil reserves as the world’s leading industrialised nations held crisis talks on the economic fallout of the Middle East war. MORE..
Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has rejected claims circulating on social media regarding the SriLankan Airlines flight UL 1213 that departed from Colombo to Rome. MORE..
Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
President Donald Trump said he would grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer players who fled their team’s hotel during the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. MORE..
Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
Sri Lanka may soon face higher fuel prices due to the rapid increase in global crude oil prices, and such an adjustment should not be delayed until the festive season, according to economic analysts. MORE..
Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Under the electricity sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, the responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been transferred to Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL). MORE..
Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
The war in Iran could have grave consequences for food production around the world because the Middle East is home to some of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, as well as a major producer of the raw materials necessary to make fertilizer. MORE..
‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the world is “going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished”. MORE..
Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. MORE..
SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow (10).
Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies
Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential for the widespread grounding of planes. MORE..
Gunadasa Samarasinghe appointed new Secretary to Ministry of Plantation
Gunadasa Samarasinghe has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
Increased Mahapola scholarship allowance to be credited from tomorrow
The increased Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship allowance, introduced under the 2026 Budget proposal, will be credited to students’ bank accounts starting tomorrow (10). MORE..
British tourist killed in train accident near Wadduwa
An 82-year-old British tourist has died after being struck by a train this evening (09) while standing on a railway bridge between the Wadduwa and Pinwatta railway stations. MORE..
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Lebanon’s government is “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, the country’s prime minister told local media Monday, as Israeli attacks on the country persisted overnight. MORE..
58-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking arrested in Hatton
A woman who had been involved in drug trafficking in Hatton for several years has been arrested by the Special Investigation Unit of the Hatton Police Division. MORE..
Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has rejected claims circulating on social media regarding the SriLankan Airlines flight UL 1213 that departed from Colombo to Rome. MORE..
Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
President Donald Trump said he would grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer players who fled their team’s hotel during the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. MORE..
Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
Sri Lanka may soon face higher fuel prices due to the rapid increase in global crude oil prices, and such an adjustment should not be delayed until the festive season, according to economic analysts. MORE..
Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Under the electricity sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, the responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been transferred to Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL). MORE..
Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
The war in Iran could have grave consequences for food production around the world because the Middle East is home to some of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, as well as a major producer of the raw materials necessary to make fertilizer. MORE..
‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the world is “going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished”. MORE..
Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. MORE..
SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow (10).
Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies
Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential for the widespread grounding of planes. MORE..
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Technology
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..
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - the controversial privacy feature used by nearly all its rivals - arguing it makes users less safe. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House’s use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase “Make America Great Again”. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
407.7580 | 420.4480 |
Europe
Euro |
352.9637 | 364.4988 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
390.7858 | 406.5294 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
225.3210 | 233.5295 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
212.8909 | 222.2156 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
237.8643 | 247.3130 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9301 | 1.9957 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 825.0624 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,011.5908 |
Oman
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Rial | 808.5423 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 85.3844 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.9481 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.7638 |
Sports
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..
T20 World Cup Final: New Zealand elect to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against defending champions India in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmadabad. MORE..
St. Sebastian’s-Prince of Wales ‘Battle of the Golds’ ends in a draw
The 76th Battle of the Golds between St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa and Prince of Wales’ College Moratuwa ended in a draw at the Tyronne Fernando Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa this evening. MORE..
