Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that efforts to restore its computer systems are ongoing. MORE..
- Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran
- Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka’s economy – Sajith
- Bahrain announces maritime ban to protect country’s coasts
- Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April
- Talks on Iran war between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan conclude
- UAE official demands compensation from Iran
- Govt. underscores broader significance of India’s role in the region
- Israeli PM Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli buffer zone in southern Lebanon
- Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti to be brought back to Sri Lanka tomorrow
- Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war
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Raigam Tele’es 2025: Ada Derana wins Most Popular News Provider
The Raigam Tele’es Award Ceremony 2025, recognising and celebrating the most outstanding tele-creations telecast during the calendar year 2025, is currently underway at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. MORE..
Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, thanked the Iraqi paramilitary groups that have been targeting American bases in the Middle East since the war began a month ago, semi-official IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency reported. MORE..
Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti to be brought back to Sri Lanka tomorrow
Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, is scheduled to be brought back to the country tomorrow morning (30). MORE..
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the expansion of Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon with the aim of repelling Lebanese cross-border attacks. MORE..
Govt. underscores broader significance of India’s role in the region
India’s support in maintaining fuel supplies to Sri Lanka during a period of global uncertainty has been acknowledged by the Sri Lankan government as a timely intervention that helped ease pressure on essential energy needs. MORE..
UAE official demands compensation from Iran
A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official has called for Iranian compensation for the damage caused to the country due to Tehran’s strikes. MORE..
Talks on Iran war between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan conclude
Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter said. MORE..
Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April
The Belavia Airline has announced flights to Mattala International Airport from the Minsk National Airport in April. MORE..
Bahrain announces maritime ban to protect country’s coasts
Bahrain has announced a maritime ban which it says will be in place “until further notice” to protect the Gulf nation’s coasts, amid ongoing attacks from Iran. MORE..
Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka’s economy – Sajith
Given the escalating situation in the Middle East, there could be disruptions in the transportation of essential goods to the Asian region in the future, which may lead to an unexpected rise in inflation in Sri Lanka, according to the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa. MORE..
Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has received intelligence on Russia conducting surveillance of US bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 700,000
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 700,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
“Surakimu Lanka” national programme for energy security launched
The national programme titled “Surakimu Lanka”, designed to encourage the public to use energy sparingly, was officially launched today (29). MORE..
Talks begin between Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss de-escalating war
High-level talks between the foreign ministers representing Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have begun. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack
Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday (Mar 29) accused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite talking about diplomacy, after a US warship with around 3,500 military personnel arrived in the Middle East. MORE..
Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti to be brought back to Sri Lanka tomorrow
Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, is scheduled to be brought back to the country tomorrow morning (30). MORE..
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the expansion of Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon with the aim of repelling Lebanese cross-border attacks. MORE..
Govt. underscores broader significance of India’s role in the region
India’s support in maintaining fuel supplies to Sri Lanka during a period of global uncertainty has been acknowledged by the Sri Lankan government as a timely intervention that helped ease pressure on essential energy needs. MORE..
UAE official demands compensation from Iran
A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official has called for Iranian compensation for the damage caused to the country due to Tehran’s strikes. MORE..
Talks on Iran war between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan conclude
Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter said. MORE..
Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April
The Belavia Airline has announced flights to Mattala International Airport from the Minsk National Airport in April. MORE..
Bahrain announces maritime ban to protect country’s coasts
Bahrain has announced a maritime ban which it says will be in place “until further notice” to protect the Gulf nation’s coasts, amid ongoing attacks from Iran. MORE..
Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka’s economy – Sajith
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Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has received intelligence on Russia conducting surveillance of US bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. MORE..
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Technology
Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. MORE..
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 by Ł90 in the UK and by $100 in the US, in a dramatic hike it says is due to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”. MORE..
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. MORE..
Entertainment
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record ‘‘The Life of a Showgirl.’’ MORE..
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the U.S., as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
310.6542 | 318.1938 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
413.0007 | 425.9099 |
Europe
Euro |
357.0842 | 368.6741 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
387.7603 | 403.3966 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.9271 | 230.9988 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
212.0483 | 221.5624 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.8956 | 249.3572 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9398 | 2.0053 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 831.1813 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,023.0589 |
Oman
|
Rial | 816.6719 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 86.2347 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 83.7960 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 85.5915 |
Sports
Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win
India great Kohli, 37, batting for the first time since January, played the anchor role perfectly as RCB chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs in the tournament’s season opener. MORE..
Tiger Woods in jail after being arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
Tiger Woods is in jail Friday after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. MORE..
IOC rules that Olympic women’s sports are for biological females only
Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will be eligible to take part in female category events at Olympic Games from now on, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
