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..
- Homeowners in landslide-prone areas provided with reports on risk level: NBRO
- Case against Yoshitha and grandmother adjourned pending Daisy Forrest’s medical report
- Greek Bond case: Ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal released
- Significant flooding reported after heavy rainfall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- UAE continues to send aid to assist flood-hit Sri Lanka
- Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
- Australia and UNFPA partner to protect women and girls in cyclone-affected Sri Lanka
- Russia’s first aircraft carrying 35 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka
- Notice on reopening preschools and early childhood development centers
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Notice on reopening preschools and early childhood development centers
All preschools and early childhood development centers that were closed due to the emergency disaster situation and are now deemed safe to resume operations will be reopened from 16 December 2025. MORE..
Russia’s first aircraft carrying 35 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka
Russia has dispatched a consignment of 35 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Australia and UNFPA partner to protect women and girls in cyclone-affected Sri Lanka
Australia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have partnered to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to protect women and girls across Sri Lanka, affected by catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most devastating climate-related disasters to strike the island nation in recent years. MORE..
Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Deepavali — the festival of lights — was on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) inscribed on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking celebrations to mark the earning of the coveted tag. MORE..
UAE continues to send aid to assist flood-hit Sri Lanka
The UAE’s eight humanitarian aid aircraft has arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday in efforts to support the country following deadly floods and landslides. MORE..
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..
Greek Bond case: Ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal released
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the case pertaining to the 2012 purchase of Greek Bonds, subject to conditions, Ada Derana reporter said. 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..
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..
“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..
Russia’s first aircraft carrying 35 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka
Russia has dispatched a consignment of 35 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Australia and UNFPA partner to protect women and girls in cyclone-affected Sri Lanka
Australia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have partnered to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to protect women and girls across Sri Lanka, affected by catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most devastating climate-related disasters to strike the island nation in recent years. MORE..
Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Deepavali — the festival of lights — was on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) inscribed on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking celebrations to mark the earning of the coveted tag. MORE..
UAE continues to send aid to assist flood-hit Sri Lanka
The UAE’s eight humanitarian aid aircraft has arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday in efforts to support the country following deadly floods and landslides. MORE..
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..
Greek Bond case: Ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal released
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the case pertaining to the 2012 purchase of Greek Bonds, subject to conditions, Ada Derana reporter said. 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..
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..
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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..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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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
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Dinar | 818.8073 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,005.0125 |
Oman
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Rial | 801.6763 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.6775 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.2495 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.0457 |
Sports
Sri Lanka U19 Squad for Asia Cup announced
The 15-member squad to participate in the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup tournament has been announced. MORE..
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..
