IMF to prioritise US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument request made by Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to prioritise the US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) request made by Sri Lanka in a bid to tackle the challenges the country is facing following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
- President calls on Atamasthanadipathi Thero
- Ninth batch of disaster relief provided by UAE arrives in Sri Lanka
- IMF to prioritise US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument request made by Sri Lanka
- Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks following recent flooding
- Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya restored - District Secretary
- Kandy-Colombo road to remain open 24 hours for all vehicles from 4am tomorrow
- Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month
- President stresses need for long-term plan to prevent mass-scale disasters from recurring
- Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren affected by adverse weather
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Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren affected by adverse weather
Nearly a thousand schools across nine provinces of the country have been affected, due to the adverse weather conditions, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe noted. MORE..
President stresses need for long-term plan to prevent mass-scale disasters from recurring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance for a long-term plan to prevent mass-scale natural disasters from recurring in future. MORE..
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Dec 7) that the second phase of a United States plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo road to remain open 24 hours for all vehicles from 4am tomorrow
The section of the Kandy-Colombo main road between Ganethenna and Pahala Kadugannawa, which was closed on several occasions owing to earthslips and the risk of landslides will be reopened for vehicular movement tomorrow (08). MORE..
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya restored - District Secretary
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya have now been restored, according to Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon. MORE..
Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks following recent flooding
Attention must be paid to communicable diseases that may arise following the recent disaster situation in the country, the Epidemiology Unit has announced. MORE..
Ninth batch of disaster relief provided by UAE arrives in Sri Lanka
The ninth batch of disaster relief provided by the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka arrived today (07) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) aboard a special cargo aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force. MORE..
President calls on Atamasthanadipathi Thero
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Atamasthanadhipathi, the Chief Sanghanayake of the Nuwara Kalaviya, Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thero, today (07), the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Superintendent injured during altercation within Boossa High Security Prison
A Superintendent of the Boossa High Security Prison has sustained injuries following an altercation within the prison premises. MORE..
Showers predicted for Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Officials mull double track bridge to connect Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana stations
The Department of Railways says it is focusing on developing the railway bridge over the Mahaweli River, located between Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana railway stations, as a double-track bridge. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Permission granted to restore paddy fields severely damaged due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah
The Central Environmental Authority has already granted permission to remove sand and sand-mixed silt deposited in paddy fields that were severely damaged due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau stated. MORE..
PHIs uncover racket supplying flood-damaged rice to market in Kandy
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have uncovered information about a racket in which flood-damaged rice was being processed and supplied to the market as consumable rice. MORE..
Two arrested at BIA with 21kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis
A couple has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle over 21kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis earlier today (07). MORE..
President stresses need for long-term plan to prevent mass-scale disasters from recurring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance for a long-term plan to prevent mass-scale natural disasters from recurring in future. MORE..
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Dec 7) that the second phase of a United States plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo road to remain open 24 hours for all vehicles from 4am tomorrow
The section of the Kandy-Colombo main road between Ganethenna and Pahala Kadugannawa, which was closed on several occasions owing to earthslips and the risk of landslides will be reopened for vehicular movement tomorrow (08). MORE..
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya restored - District Secretary
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya have now been restored, according to Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon. MORE..
Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks following recent flooding
Attention must be paid to communicable diseases that may arise following the recent disaster situation in the country, the Epidemiology Unit has announced. MORE..
Ninth batch of disaster relief provided by UAE arrives in Sri Lanka
The ninth batch of disaster relief provided by the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka arrived today (07) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) aboard a special cargo aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force. MORE..
President calls on Atamasthanadipathi Thero
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Atamasthanadhipathi, the Chief Sanghanayake of the Nuwara Kalaviya, Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thero, today (07), the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Superintendent injured during altercation within Boossa High Security Prison
A Superintendent of the Boossa High Security Prison has sustained injuries following an altercation within the prison premises. MORE..
Showers predicted for Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
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Apple appoints Meta’s Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes
Apple on Thursday announced that Meta Platforms’ chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead, will join the company as its general counsel and senior vice president. MORE..
Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
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Meta is shifting some of its investments in the metaverse to AI glasses and wearables, hoping to capitalise on the “momentum” in that segment, a company spokesperson has said. MORE..
Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
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YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
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‘Peaky Blinders’ movie first look: Cillian Murphy returns as Netflix sets theatrical and streaming release in March
Netflix has unveiled teaser art for “The Immortal Man,” the upcoming “Peaky Blinders” film which will serve as a continuation of the hit crime drama series. MORE..
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
Netflix on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood’s most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer. MORE..
Netflix in exclusive talks for Warner Bros Discovery studio, streaming assets – report
Netflix in exclusive talks for Warner Bros Discovery studio, streaming assets – report
Netflix is in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and television studios along with its streaming assets, in a deal valued at $28 per share that could reshape the media landscape, a source told Reuters on Thursday. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol traveled to London to unveil a bronze statue commemorating their iconic roles in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” marking 30 years since the Yash Raj Films blockbuster first captured audiences worldwide. MORE..
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Sports
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..
Milan-Cortina chief admits venue time pinch as Olympic torch relay begins
Speaking to reporters at a ceremony for the start of the relay in the Italian capital, Andrea Varnier said: “there is a lot of finishing to do around the venues. MORE..
President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump received the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. MORE..
Fifa to award ‘peace prize’ after Donald Trump pipped to Nobel
Donald Trump is set to receive Fifa’s inaugural “Peace Prize” on Friday afternoon, marking a new high point in the friendship between the US president and his counterpart at football’s governing body, Gianni Infantino. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..
