Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has reiterated its directive prohibiting the conduct of third-term school examinations for students in Grades 6 to 10 for the 2025 academic year. MORE..
- FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
- Schools in six provinces to reopen today
- Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
- Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
- Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
- Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests
- Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
- Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents
- Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
- Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle
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Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle
A Police Sergeant attached to the Welipenna Police Station has reportedly died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle on the Aluthgama-Mathugama road, the Welipenna Police confirmed. MORE..
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail. MORE..
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. MORE..
Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages. MORE..
Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).
Schools in six provinces to reopen today
The second phase of the third school term for this year will commence today (16) for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas. MORE..
FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. MORE..
Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Under the influence of the Easterly wave flow affecting the weather over the island, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Several areas in Kandy remain under red landslide warning
Red landslide warnings have been issued by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) to residents of several Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Kandy District. MORE..
Hospital in Badulla temporarily closed due to risk of landslides
The Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital has been temporarily closed due to the risk of landslides, the Ministry of Health of the Uva Province has announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in November 2025
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..
Education Ministry announces revised school term dates
The second phase of the third school term, which was postponed until December 16 due to the disaster situation that affected the country, will commence tomorrow. MORE..
Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father and son of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. MORE..
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail. MORE..
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. MORE..
Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages. MORE..
Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).
Schools in six provinces to reopen today
The second phase of the third school term for this year will commence today (16) for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas. MORE..
FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. MORE..
Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Under the influence of the Easterly wave flow affecting the weather over the island, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
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Technology
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Live translation is shaping up to be one of the most practical (and competitive) uses of generative AI, with real-life implications for how people communicate across languages. MORE..
Sri Lankan-led UK team harnesses AI to strengthen Sri Lanka’s disaster readiness
Sri Lankan-led UK team harnesses AI to strengthen Sri Lanka’s disaster readiness
How Sri Lanka Can Rebuild Stronger After Cyclone Ditwah: Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technologies Offer a New Hope for Disaster Prediction, Management & Recovery... By Dr. Nalinda Somasiri
Reddit sues Australia over social media ban, citing free speech threat
Reddit sues Australia over social media ban, citing free speech threat
Message board website Reddit on Friday filed a lawsuit in Australia’s highest court seeking to overturn the country’s social media ban for children, calling it an intrusion on free political discourse and setting the stage for a protracted legal battle. MORE..
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool
Walt Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let the startup use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video generator, a deal that could reshape how Hollywood makes content. MORE..
Entertainment
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents
The son of Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner has been jailed as a suspect in the killing of his parents after they were found dead in their home over the weekend, Los Angeles police said on Monday. MORE..
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
Legendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home. MORE..
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
“Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi in Kolkata
Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi in Kolkata
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday met Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, who is currently in India for his “GOAT Tour”. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.3475 | 312.9482 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
406.8517 | 419.5893 |
Europe
Euro |
357.2202 | 368.8008 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
380.9908 | 396.1508 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
220.5952 | 228.5281 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
200.8991 | 210.0731 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
234.8672 | 244.0567 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9574 | 2.0237 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 820.0772 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,012.0093 |
Oman
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Rial | 802.9729 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.8144 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.3825 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.1747 |
Sports
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..
Lionel Messi wraps up three-day India tour
Football superstar Lionel Messi has wrapped up his three-day India tour in pollution-choked Delhi, after a chaotic opening in Kolkata. MORE..
Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?
Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. MORE..
Chief Organiser arrested following fan violence at Messi event in Kolkata
Livid fans of Lionel Messi rained chairs and bottles on the ground before invading the pitch and vandalising seats set up for VIPs at the Salt Lake Stadium after being left angered by the Argentinian superstar’s short visit to the stadium. MORE..
John Cena retires from WWE ring after 20 years
John Cena prepares to step into the ring for what WWE bills as his final in-ring match this Saturday, when he faces GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event. MORE..
