Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces today
Showers or thundershowers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, Southern and Uva provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
- Train delays reported along the Main Line
- Individual arrested over theft of telecom transmission cables in Rambukkana
- Youth succumbs following sudden explosion at fireworks factory in Katana
- Elon Musk’s X says would comply with Australia’s Social Media ban
- Britain sanctions Russian, Chinese entities over disinfo, cyber threats
- Landslide in Bogahapathana, no injuries or casualties reported
- Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as “Peaky Blinders” characters, gives them rehabilitation
- Over 50,000 tourists arrive in first eight days of December
- Google Maps begins updating Sri Lanka’s road network – Minister
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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..
Train delays reported along the Main Line
Trains operating along the main line are currently experiencing delays, Sri Lanka Railways has stated. MORE..
Zelenskiy says he is open to elections if US ensures security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was prepared to hold elections within three months if the U.S. and Kyiv’s other allies could ensure the security of the vote. MORE..
Sri Lanka secures US$ 30 million World Bank loan for renewable energy projects
The Government of Sri Lanka has arranged a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the secure, affordable and sustainable energy for Sri Lanka Project. MORE..
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt lives of Colombo residents: PM Harini
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt the lives of the people of Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Russia sends 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Russia has sent a planeload of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after the country was struck by Cyclone Ditwah in late November, Russia’s RIA news agency reported early on Wednesday, citing Shobini Gunasekera, Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Moscow. 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..
Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court
Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has stated in court that both the main pilot and he realized there was a technical defect in the aircraft before it crashed. MORE..
Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow
The Department of Railways has announced that several office trains on the main line will resume operations tomorrow (10). MORE..
International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA
International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry’s trade association said on Tuesday. 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..
Train delays reported along the Main Line
Trains operating along the main line are currently experiencing delays, Sri Lanka Railways has stated. MORE..
Zelenskiy says he is open to elections if US ensures security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was prepared to hold elections within three months if the U.S. and Kyiv’s other allies could ensure the security of the vote. MORE..
Sri Lanka secures US$ 30 million World Bank loan for renewable energy projects
The Government of Sri Lanka has arranged a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the secure, affordable and sustainable energy for Sri Lanka Project. MORE..
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt lives of Colombo residents: PM Harini
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt the lives of the people of Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. 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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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
304.8300 | 312.4026 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
405.1272 | 417.7157 |
Europe
Euro |
353.6982 | 365.2210 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
375.4519 | 390.3658 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
218.8258 | 226.6976 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
199.8080 | 209.0342 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
233.2978 | 242.4256 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9487 | 2.0147 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 818.6439 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,005.0096 |
Oman
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Rial | 801.5696 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.7243 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.2232 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.0276 |
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..
