Finance Ministry issues new circular on relief program to support those affected by recent disaster
The Ministry of Finance has issued a new circular detailing relief proposed for those affected by the recent landslides and floods caused by cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
- Two police officers transferred over viral Ella taxi driver video
- Finance Ministry issues new circular on relief program to support those affected by recent disaster
- Police officer arrested over incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara granted bail
- Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
- Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion – World Bank report
- Trump appoints envoy to Greenland, stirs backlash
- Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
- One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
- NPP’s budget defeated at Colombo Municipal Council
- Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
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Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
The gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. MORE..
NPP’s budget defeated at Colombo Municipal Council
The inaugural 2026 budget proposal of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which is under the control of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of three votes. MORE..
One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
Two unidentified gunmen have opened fire at a person in a three-wheeler at the Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda this evening (22), police said. MORE..
Trump appoints envoy to Greenland, stirs backlash
US President Donald Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington’s interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island. MORE..
Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion – World Bank report
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report released today. MORE..
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (22) on an official state visit. MORE..
Police officer arrested over incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara granted bail
The Police Constable arrested in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has been granted bail. MORE..
Two police officers transferred over viral Ella taxi driver video
Police have launched an investigation into an altercation between taxi drivers from various parts of the country entering the Ella tourist zone and local taxi drivers, which was captured on video. MORE..
Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday
The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from Wednesday (24), The Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Teacher unions threaten to engage in trade union action over change in school hours
Teacher trade unions have threatened to engage in trade union action if a proper response regarding the decision to extend school hours is not provided before January 5, 2026. MORE..
Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer remanded on corruption charges granted bail
Retired Additional Government Analyst HLW Jayamanna, who was arrested and remanded in connection with a corruption allegation, along with a Deputy Chairman of a private insurance company have been granted bail. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in November 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in November 2025, compared to 2.7% in October 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s total exports in 2025 surpass US$ 15.5 billion
The total exports reached US$ 15,776.36 million during the first 11 months of 2025, according to latest Sri Lanka Customs data. MORE..
Another Bangladesh student leader shot as violence spirals ahead of polls
Another student leader in Bangladesh has been shot amid violence over the recent killing of Inqilab Manch spokesperson Usman Hadi. MORE..
Former Beliatta PS Chairman Cyril Munasinghe granted bail
Former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, Cyril Munasinghe who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on suspicion of unlawfully acquiring assets and property worth over Rs. 36 million and subsequently remanded, has been granted bail. MORE..
NPP’s budget defeated at Colombo Municipal Council
The inaugural 2026 budget proposal of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which is under the control of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of three votes. MORE..
One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
Two unidentified gunmen have opened fire at a person in a three-wheeler at the Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda this evening (22), police said. MORE..
Trump appoints envoy to Greenland, stirs backlash
US President Donald Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington’s interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island. MORE..
Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion – World Bank report
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report released today. MORE..
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (22) on an official state visit. MORE..
Police officer arrested over incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara granted bail
The Police Constable arrested in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has been granted bail. MORE..
Two police officers transferred over viral Ella taxi driver video
Police have launched an investigation into an altercation between taxi drivers from various parts of the country entering the Ella tourist zone and local taxi drivers, which was captured on video. MORE..
Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday
The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from Wednesday (24), The Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Teacher unions threaten to engage in trade union action over change in school hours
Teacher trade unions have threatened to engage in trade union action if a proper response regarding the decision to extend school hours is not provided before January 5, 2026. MORE..
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Technology
Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown
Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. MORE..
Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order
Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order
President Donald Trump enshrined the U.S. goal to put humans back on the moon by 2028 and defend space from weapon threats in a sweeping executive order issued on Thursday, the first major space policy move of his administration’s second term. MORE..
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Facebook is testing placing a limit on how many links some users can share when they post on the social media platform. MORE..
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, signed binding agreements with three major investors to sell just over 80% of the company’s U.S. assets to American and global investors to avoid a U.S. government ban, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees on Thursday. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
Content creators across dance, music, sports, fashion, entertainment and education gathered in Hollywood on Thursday for the first U.S. TikTok Awards, featuring Labubu dolls launched from a T-shirt cannon, a giant selfie challenge, skits, and viral moment reenactments. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.7285 | 313.3304 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
408.2799 | 421.0612 |
Europe
Euro |
356.9362 | 368.5426 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
382.0557 | 397.2065 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
220.3464 | 228.2970 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
200.3969 | 209.5604 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
234.9034 | 244.0596 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9359 | 2.0015 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 820.9527 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,007.9910 |
Oman
|
Rial | 803.9475 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.6850 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.5265 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.2815 |
Sports
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..
Jake Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul has had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during the American’s stoppage defeat in their heavyweight fight in Miami. MORE..
Australia crush England by 82 runs to retain Ashes
Mitchell Starc took three wickets to grind down a dogged England as Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Ashes test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. MORE..
India squad for T20 World Cup: Shubman Gill dropped; Ishan Kishan included in 15-member squad
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday announced India’s squads for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. MORE..
