Litro Gas prices increased
The Litro Gas Company has announced an increase in the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (05). MORE..
- ‘Not here to do politics’: Sri Lankan diplomat clarifies meeting with Puducherry fishermen
- GMOA says ExCo to decide on continuing strike tomorrow
- China to provide shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka
- Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
- National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
- Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
- Litro Gas prices increased
- LAUGFS Gas also increases prices
- FM Vijitha Herath outlines plans to normalize fuel supply and working days
- ‘Good chance’ of deal being reached tomorrow, Trump tells US media
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‘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..
LAUGFS Gas also increases prices
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic LPG cylinder refill prices, effective from midnight today (05). MORE..
Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
The service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed with effect from tomorrow (06), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
The Department of Metrology has issued a warm weather advisory for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and Monaragala District for tomorrow (06). MORE..
China to provide shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka
The government of China has agreed to provide a shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
GMOA says ExCo to decide on continuing strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that the strike action launched by government doctors will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (06). MORE..
‘Not here to do politics’: Sri Lankan diplomat clarifies meeting with Puducherry fishermen
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India in Chennai Ganesanathan Geathiswaran on Sunday (April 5) rejected claims he took part in a meeting with fishermen hosted by any political party. MORE..
Iranian media claims ‘several US aircraft destroyed’ in Isfahan, denies success of pilot rescue operation
Iranian state media has shown wreckage of a US C-130 aircraft that reportedly took part in the rescue of a downed fighter pilot in southern Iran. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Northcentral provinces, and in Ampara district. MORE..
GMOA claims doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to intimidation
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) claims that junior doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to pressure and threats allegedly exerted by the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 906 individuals have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (04) under the ‘‘Nation United - National Drive’’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
A total of 31 individuals have been arrested over the illegal hoarding of fuel during raids conducted across the island over the past month, according to police. MORE..
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident in Kadawatha
A 65-year-old man has died following a road accident in the Indigahamula Junction area along the Kandy–Colombo main road in Kadawatha. 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..
LAUGFS Gas also increases prices
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic LPG cylinder refill prices, effective from midnight today (05). MORE..
Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
The service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed with effect from tomorrow (06), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
The Department of Metrology has issued a warm weather advisory for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and Monaragala District for tomorrow (06). MORE..
China to provide shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka
The government of China has agreed to provide a shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
GMOA says ExCo to decide on continuing strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that the strike action launched by government doctors will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (06). MORE..
‘Not here to do politics’: Sri Lankan diplomat clarifies meeting with Puducherry fishermen
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India in Chennai Ganesanathan Geathiswaran on Sunday (April 5) rejected claims he took part in a meeting with fishermen hosted by any political party. MORE..
Iranian media claims ‘several US aircraft destroyed’ in Isfahan, denies success of pilot rescue operation
Iranian state media has shown wreckage of a US C-130 aircraft that reportedly took part in the rescue of a downed fighter pilot in southern Iran. MORE..
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Technology
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..
SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned rocket company that merged earlier this year with his artificial intelligence company xAI, confidentially filed plans for an initial public offering Wednesday in what might be the largest of all time, according to multiple reports. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
A 19th Century painting by iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold, setting a new auction record. MORE..
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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..
