MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested this morning after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police, has been granted bail. MORE..
- Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded
- Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season
- PM assures action to restore and relocate schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah
- Opposition calls revote on Galle MC’s budget after mayor leaves
- Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
- Suspect who stole foreign currency from tourist hotel arrested within 12 hours
- Constable injured after accidental discharge of firearm at police station
- Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
- 68% of Badulla District identified as landslide-risk areas: NBRO
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68% of Badulla District identified as landslide-risk areas: NBRO
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has stated that nearly 68% of the total land area in the Badulla District is at varying levels of landslide risk. MORE..
Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
The 20-point plan, agreed on by US and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow, but the Kremlin is unlikely to abandon its hardline territorial demands for full Ukrainian withdrawal from the east. MORE..
Constable injured after accidental discharge of firearm at police station
A police constable was injured and admitted to hospital after a firearm was accidentally discharged inside the Ambalangoda Police Station this evening (24), police said. MORE..
Suspect who stole foreign currency from tourist hotel arrested within 12 hours
The Tourist Police in Unawatuna have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of USD 500 in foreign currency from a tourist hotel in the Unawatuna area. MORE..
Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck Taiwan’s southeastern coastal county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island’s weather administration said, although there were no immediate reports of damage. MORE..
Opposition calls revote on Galle MC’s budget after mayor leaves
An opposition member of the Galle Municipal Council occupied the Mayor’s seat and called for a revote today (24) on the council’s annual budget, following a tense situation inside the council chamber. MORE..
PM assures action to restore and relocate schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, together with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and to relocate schools located in high-risk areas to safer locations, following an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during the festive season. MORE..
Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded
Three individuals arrested in relation to the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Sippukulama, Mihintale have been further remanded. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
A few showers have been predicted in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts for tomorrow (25). MORE..
Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested
Notorious underworld figure “Kudu Roshan” has been arrested. MORE..
Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL
The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended
Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24). MORE..
Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion
Restoration work on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was damaged by a landslide in Mahagiri Damba, is currently in its final stages. MORE..
NBRO warns landslide risk persists in several areas despite lifting of red alerts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has cautioned that although landslide red alerts have been lifted, the risk in the affected areas has not yet fully subsided. MORE..
Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
The 20-point plan, agreed on by US and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow, but the Kremlin is unlikely to abandon its hardline territorial demands for full Ukrainian withdrawal from the east. MORE..
Constable injured after accidental discharge of firearm at police station
A police constable was injured and admitted to hospital after a firearm was accidentally discharged inside the Ambalangoda Police Station this evening (24), police said. MORE..
Suspect who stole foreign currency from tourist hotel arrested within 12 hours
The Tourist Police in Unawatuna have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of USD 500 in foreign currency from a tourist hotel in the Unawatuna area. MORE..
Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck Taiwan’s southeastern coastal county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island’s weather administration said, although there were no immediate reports of damage. MORE..
Opposition calls revote on Galle MC’s budget after mayor leaves
An opposition member of the Galle Municipal Council occupied the Mayor’s seat and called for a revote today (24) on the council’s annual budget, following a tense situation inside the council chamber. MORE..
PM assures action to restore and relocate schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, together with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and to relocate schools located in high-risk areas to safer locations, following an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during the festive season. MORE..
Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded
Three individuals arrested in relation to the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Sippukulama, Mihintale have been further remanded. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
A few showers have been predicted in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts for tomorrow (25). MORE..
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Technology
Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth’s only natural satellite. MORE..
Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics will unveil five new gaming monitor models at CES 2026, to be held in Las Vegas on Jan. 4 (local time) next year, including the world’s first gaming monitor to support 6K ultra-high resolution. MORE..
India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission
India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission today, December 24, delivering the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. MORE..
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Chinese robotaxis could be set to hit UK roads in 2026 as ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft announce partnerships with Baidu to trial the tech. MORE..
Entertainment
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. MORE..
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in Paramount Skydance’s latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix. MORE..
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
“Fire and Ash,” the third installment in Disney’s sci-fi saga, grossed $36.5 million from 3,800 North American theaters on Friday. MORE..
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
David Walliams, a bestselling British children’s author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK on Friday after the Daily Telegraph reported the publisher had investigated claims that he had harassed some of its junior female employees. MORE..
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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.8097 | 313.3991 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
412.3744 | 425.2274 |
Europe
Euro |
359.5822 | 371.2148 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
385.9135 | 401.2510 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.3417 | 230.3268 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
203.0934 | 212.3192 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
236.8558 | 246.0665 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9568 | 2.0228 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 821.2433 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,008.7894 |
Oman
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Rial | 804.2960 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.9507 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.5601 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.3157 |
Sports
Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby U-19 Championship in 2026
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the Asia Rugby U-19 Championship next year. MORE..
Indonesia bowler enters record books, surpassing Malinga’s four-wicket over
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana has etched his name into cricket history. The 28-year-old pacer became the first bowler ever to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 International, achieving the remarkable feat against Cambodia in Bali. MORE..
Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 win over Bologna in the final in Jeddah. MORE..
Pakistan wins U19 Asia Cup beating India by 191 runs
Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs to win the 50-over men’s U19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday. MORE..
New Zealand openers break Test records against West Indies
New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway became the first openers in Test cricket to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. MORE..
