“Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund receives Rs. 1,893 million thus far
The “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme, initiated to restore the country following the damage caused by Cyclone “Ditwah,” has received a total of Rs. 1,893 million in funding from domestic sources, overseas Sri Lankans, and various institutions, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has stated. MORE..
- Google Maps begins updating Sri Lanka’s road network – Minister
- H-1B visa appointments postponed for many Indians amid US’ Social Media rules
- Family dog assists in locating bodies of seven victims in Ambokka landslide
- Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha’s budget defeated for the second time
- Heavy vehicles barred from using road over Kotmale Dam: Mahaweli Authority
- Homeowners in landslide-prone areas provided with reports on risk level: NBRO
- Case against Yoshitha and grandmother adjourned pending Daisy Forrest’s medical report
- Ex-Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three others acquitted in Greek Bond case
- Significant flooding reported after heavy rainfall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
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Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts. MORE..
Significant flooding reported after heavy rainfall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has experienced heavy rainfall that has led to significant flooding and traffic congestion across the city. MORE..
Ex-Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three others acquitted in Greek Bond case
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the case pertaining to the 2012 purchase of Greek Bonds. MORE..
Case against Yoshitha and grandmother adjourned pending Daisy Forrest’s medical report
The Attorney General informed the Colombo High Court today (10) that Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and a defendant in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, is scheduled to undergo a psychiatric medical report tomorrow by the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
Homeowners in landslide-prone areas provided with reports on risk level: NBRO
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended landslide warnings issued to several areas based on current ground conditions and weather forecasts. MORE..
Heavy vehicles barred from using road over Kotmale Dam: Mahaweli Authority
Heavy vehicles have been barred from using the road over the Kotmale Dam, the Mahaweli Development Authority (MDA) has announced. MORE..
Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha’s budget defeated for the second time
The annual budget of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated for the second time. MORE..
Family dog assists in locating bodies of seven victims in Ambokka landslide
Highlands surrounding the Ambokka village within the Pallepola Divisional Secretariat area in Matale, have reportedly become increasingly unstable following recent heavy rains. MORE..
H-1B visa appointments postponed for many Indians amid US’ Social Media rules
The US State Department’s new social media vetting policy has triggered massive disruptions for H-1B visa applicants in India as many appointments have been postponed to next year. The US Embassy in India issued an advisory to the visa applicants on Tuesday night. MORE..
Google Maps begins updating Sri Lanka’s road network – Minister
Google Maps has commenced updating information pertaining Sri Lanka’s road network covering around 12,000 kilometers, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has stated. MORE..
Over 50,000 tourists arrive in first eight days of December
A total of 50,222 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Landslide in Bogahapathana, no injuries or casualties reported
A landslide has been reported in Bogahapathana, Meegahakiula. MORE..
Britain sanctions Russian, Chinese entities over disinfo, cyber threats
Britain on Tuesday (Dec 9) sanctioned entities it accused of distorting information in favour of Russia as well as two Chinese companies for alleged cyber activities against the United Kingdom and its allies. MORE..
Youth succumbs following sudden explosion at fireworks factory in Katana
A youth has died following a sudden explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Kimbulapitiya, Katana, police stated. MORE..
Individual arrested over theft of telecom transmission cables in Rambukkana
An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of cables installed on a telecommunication transmission tower located in Yatagama, Rambukkana, police stated. MORE..
Significant flooding reported after heavy rainfall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has experienced heavy rainfall that has led to significant flooding and traffic congestion across the city. MORE..
Ex-Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three others acquitted in Greek Bond case
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the case pertaining to the 2012 purchase of Greek Bonds. MORE..
Case against Yoshitha and grandmother adjourned pending Daisy Forrest’s medical report
The Attorney General informed the Colombo High Court today (10) that Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and a defendant in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, is scheduled to undergo a psychiatric medical report tomorrow by the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
Homeowners in landslide-prone areas provided with reports on risk level: NBRO
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended landslide warnings issued to several areas based on current ground conditions and weather forecasts. MORE..
Heavy vehicles barred from using road over Kotmale Dam: Mahaweli Authority
Heavy vehicles have been barred from using the road over the Kotmale Dam, the Mahaweli Development Authority (MDA) has announced. MORE..
Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha’s budget defeated for the second time
The annual budget of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated for the second time. MORE..
Family dog assists in locating bodies of seven victims in Ambokka landslide
Highlands surrounding the Ambokka village within the Pallepola Divisional Secretariat area in Matale, have reportedly become increasingly unstable following recent heavy rains. MORE..
H-1B visa appointments postponed for many Indians amid US’ Social Media rules
The US State Department’s new social media vetting policy has triggered massive disruptions for H-1B visa applicants in India as many appointments have been postponed to next year. The US Embassy in India issued an advisory to the visa applicants on Tuesday night. MORE..
Google Maps begins updating Sri Lanka’s road network – Minister
Google Maps has commenced updating information pertaining Sri Lanka’s road network covering around 12,000 kilometers, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has stated. MORE..
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Technology
Elon Musk’s X says would comply with Australia’s Social Media ban
Elon Musk’s X has announced it would comply with Australia’s world-leading crackdown banning under-16s from social media. MORE..
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Australia at midnight (1300 GMT) on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. MORE..
Google and Apple team up to enhance Android-iPhone switching
Google and Apple team up to enhance Android-iPhone switching
Google and Apple have long existed as polar opposites, each ruling over their tech kingdoms with little interest in cooperation. MORE..
AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada
AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada
Police body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence have been trained to detect the faces of about 7,000 people on a “high risk” watch list in the Canadian city of Edmonton, a live test of whether facial recognition technology shunned as too intrusive could have a place in policing throughout North America. MORE..
Entertainment
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as “Peaky Blinders” characters, gives them rehabilitation
Four young men were detained by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities and put into a rehabilitation program for walking around in public dressed up as their favorite characters from the hit British drama “Peaky Blinders.” MORE..
3 Idiots 2: Sequel with original cast set to begin filming in 2026
3 Idiots 2: Sequel with original cast set to begin filming in 2026
One of India’s most recognisable films, 3 Idiots, is set for a sequel nearly 15 years after it first arrived in cinemas. MORE..
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris has damaged hundreds of works, just weeks after thieves stole priceless French crown jewels from the museum in broad daylight. MORE..
The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to theaters in January for 25th anniversary
The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to theaters in January for 25th anniversary
One does not simply spend more than 11 hours watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy in a single weekend at home when the opportunity to do so in theaters arises. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
304.8510 | 312.4237 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
404.1833 | 416.8711 |
Europe
Euro |
353.1813 | 364.6071 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
375.4794 | 390.4445 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
218.7496 | 226.6294 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
200.1121 | 209.2751 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
233.4460 | 242.5645 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9396 | 2.0054 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 818.8073 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,005.0125 |
Oman
|
Rial | 801.6763 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.6775 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.2495 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.0457 |
Sports
Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award
Fifa’s ethics committee has been asked to investigate president Gianni Infantino, claiming he broke the governing body’s rules on political neutrality in relation to United States president Donald Trump. MORE..
12 Sri Lankan cricketers in IPL 2026 auction; Hasaranga, Pathirana, Theekshana at top price
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set to happen in Abu Dhabi on December 16. As per a release by the IPL, 350 players will go under the hammer, which is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST (1:00 PM UAE time) at Etihad Arena. MORE..
Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding, says cricket will remain her only focus
India cricketer Smriti Mandhana has ended weeks of speculation about her personal life, confirming that her planned wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off. MORE..
Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
The 26-year-old took the title by two points from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who won the race to take his eighth victory of the year, one more than the Briton and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri. MORE..
Messi inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title
Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists. MORE..
