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..
- President chairs National Council for Disaster Management
- Five including foreign women injured in accident on Southern Expressway
- Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
- Education Ministry announces revised school term dates
- Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in November 2025
- Hospital in Badulla temporarily closed due to risk of landslides
- Several areas in Kandy remain under red landslide warning
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
- Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
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Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
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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
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Education Ministry announces revised school term dates
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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..
Five including foreign women injured in accident on Southern Expressway
At least five individuals traveling in a van, including two foreign women, have been injured in an accident near the 168-kilometer post on the Southern Expressway. MORE..
President chairs National Council for Disaster Management
The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
640 schools in three provinces will not reopen tomorrow - Secretary
A total of 640 schools in the Uva, Central and North Western provinces will not reopen tomorrow, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
Gold jewelry, cash recovered by Army personnel during disaster relief operation returned to owners
Sri Lanka Army personnel have returned cash amounting to Rs. 300,000 and gold jewelry valued at approximately Rs. 5 million recovered during on-going search operations as part of disaster relief work to their rightful owner. MORE..
Chandika Hathurusinghe files new lawsuit against SLC at Court of Arbitration for Sport
Former head coach of Sri Lanka national cricket team Chandika Hathurusinghe has filed a new lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket over the termination of his contract. MORE..
World Bank announces US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka
The World Bank Group Bank has announced up to US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka to assist ongoing recovery and restoration activities. MORE..
Technical Committee on Rules of Origin appointed to strengthen trade facilitation framework
Sri Lanka Customs has inaugurated a Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) in a bid to modernize the country’s trade governance and improve transparency in the administration of Rules of Origin, according to an official statement issued today. MORE..
Nutrition allowance to be provided to expectant mothers from tomorrow
The Rs. 5,000 nutrition allowance proposed for expectant mothers in view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season will be disbursed from tomorrow (16). MORE..
15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha areas on Wednesday
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 15-hour water supply cut for residents of Mahara and Gampaha. 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..
Five including foreign women injured in accident on Southern Expressway
At least five individuals traveling in a van, including two foreign women, have been injured in an accident near the 168-kilometer post on the Southern Expressway. MORE..
President chairs National Council for Disaster Management
The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
640 schools in three provinces will not reopen tomorrow - Secretary
A total of 640 schools in the Uva, Central and North Western provinces will not reopen tomorrow, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
Gold jewelry, cash recovered by Army personnel during disaster relief operation returned to owners
Sri Lanka Army personnel have returned cash amounting to Rs. 300,000 and gold jewelry valued at approximately Rs. 5 million recovered during on-going search operations as part of disaster relief work to their rightful owner. MORE..
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Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday met Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, who is currently in India for his “GOAT Tour”. MORE..
Vin Diesel “wrote a role” for Cristiano Ronaldo in final ‘Fast & Furious’ movie
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Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
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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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 820.0772 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,012.0093 |
Oman
|
Rial | 802.9729 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.8144 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.3825 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.1747 |
Sports
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..
India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks world record with 171-run knock in U19 Asia Cup
Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi sizzled in the opening game of the U19 Asia Cup today with a 171-run knock of just 95 deliveries at a strike rate of 180 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. MORE..
