IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fifth review on Dec. 15
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2025 to discuss and approve the fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..
- IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fifth review on Dec. 15
- GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions
- Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
- Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack
- Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system
- Individual arrested over the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa
- Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices
- Landslide in Haldummulla disrupts traffic on Badulla–Colombo Road
- FM tells Canada Govt. to prevent activities that promote separatist ideologies in Sri Lanka
- Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end
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Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end
Talks in Geneva between the US and Ukraine aimed at ending the war with Russia have concluded, with officials from both sides reporting “progress” and an intention to continue working. MORE..
FM tells Canada Govt. to prevent activities that promote separatist ideologies in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath today (24) held discussions with the High Commissioner of Canada in Colombo, Isabelle Catherine Martin.
Landslide in Haldummulla disrupts traffic on Badulla–Colombo Road
A landslide has occurred between Beragala and Haldummulla within the Haldummulla Police Division. MORE..
Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices
A landslide has occurred in Haldummulla along the Badulla–Colombo main road. MORE..
Individual arrested over the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa
An individual has been arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in the Batticaloa District, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..
Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure system by tomorrow (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack
Israel’s military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country’s history. MORE..
GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to give 48 hours to authorities to announce solutions to the issues faced by medical professionals and the healthcare system. MORE..
Canadian PM Carney to visit India next year
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India following bilateral talks between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 12 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..
Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association calls to unite against attempts to suppress media
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association has criticized the summoning of the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (24), following a news report published in the paper. MORE..
Actress Gayathri Dias appears before CID
Popular actress Gayathri Dias appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (24) to record a statement.
Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government
Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled talks for a new trade deal, the Indian government said, after discussions between the two countries paused following a diplomatic spat two years ago. MORE..
Former Army Captain and driver acquitted over 2001 Wellawatta jewelry store robbery
The Colombo High Court has acquitted and released a former Sri Lanka Army Captain and his personal driver, who were accused of robbing a mobile phone worth Rs. 20,000 from a jewelry store in Wellawatta in 2001. MORE..
FM sends condolences to Vietnam after deadly floods
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life caused by severe flooding in central Vietnam in recent days. MORE..
FM tells Canada Govt. to prevent activities that promote separatist ideologies in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath today (24) held discussions with the High Commissioner of Canada in Colombo, Isabelle Catherine Martin.
Landslide in Haldummulla disrupts traffic on Badulla–Colombo Road
A landslide has occurred between Beragala and Haldummulla within the Haldummulla Police Division. MORE..
Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices
A landslide has occurred in Haldummulla along the Badulla–Colombo main road. MORE..
Individual arrested over the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa
An individual has been arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in the Batticaloa District, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..
Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure system by tomorrow (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack
Israel’s military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country’s history. MORE..
GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to give 48 hours to authorities to announce solutions to the issues faced by medical professionals and the healthcare system. MORE..
Canadian PM Carney to visit India next year
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India following bilateral talks between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 12 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..
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Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming content for 23 million subscribers. MORE..
Scientists warn modern city life may harm human health and reproductive functions
Scientists warn modern city life may harm human health and reproductive functions
Living in modern cities may not be good for human health, according to evolutionary scientists from Loughborough University in England and the University of Zurich in Switzerland. MORE..
US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral detente boosts prospects for exports of advanced U.S. technology to China. MORE..
Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Australia’s internet watchdog on Friday said it would include Amazon.com-owned live streaming service Twitch in its upcoming teen social media ban, but will not add image-sharing platform Pinterest to the list. MORE..
Entertainment
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. MORE..
Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89
Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89
The veteran Indian actor, affectionately known as Bollywood’s He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away earlier today at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. MORE..
‘Wicked: For Good’ opens to a record $150 million
‘Wicked: For Good’ opens to a record $150 million
“Wicked: For Good” brought in $150 million in the U.S. and Canada in its opening weekend, setting a record for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical and ranking among the best-performing movie musicals of all time, according to the studio. MORE..
Resigned Miss Universe 2025 judge calls Miss Mexico ‘fake winner’, alleges rigging
Resigned Miss Universe 2025 judge calls Miss Mexico ‘fake winner’, alleges rigging
The newly crowned Miss Universe, Fatima Bosch of Mexico, is facing calls for her immediate resignation following allegations of undisclosed financial ties between her family and the pageant’s leadership. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
214.4824 | 222.2735 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
194.3680 | 203.4758 |
Singapore
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230.9535 | 240.1433 |
Japan
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Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,001.7177 |
Oman
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Rial | 799.9431 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.5107 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.1187 |
UAE
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Dirham | 83.8606 |
Sports
NZ’s Williamson returns for West Indies test series
Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December’s three-test series against West Indies on Monday along with experienced seamer Blair Tickner and young gun Zak Foulkes. MORE..
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed after father suffers heart attack
The highly anticipated wedding ceremony of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal has been postponed after a sudden and distressing family emergency. MORE..
India wins inaugural blind women’s T20 World Cup
India beat Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo to win the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup. MORE..
Verstappen wins in Vegas but Norris edges closer to F1 title
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday but McLaren’s Lando Norris had one hand on the Formula One title after finishing second and stretching his lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 30 points. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by 7 wickets in the third game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi with 27 balls to spare. MORE..
