|
2 hours ago
One person killed in shooting in Ambalangoda
An individual has been shot and killed in Ambalangoda this morning (22), police said. MORE..
- Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini
- Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
- Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
- SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
- Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by NPP MP sent to Government Analyst - Police
- Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
- Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
- One person killed in shooting in Ambalangoda
- Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China
- Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya
Hot News
Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya
The body of a male has been found in the Attanagalu Oya. MORE..
Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China
Two Sri Lankans who attempted to smuggle gemstones to China by concealing them in the rectum and inside their luggage have been arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to endorse a decision to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday (Dec 22), a watershed moment in the country’s pivot back to nuclear since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation states that although the water level of the Manampitiya River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, remains high, there is no indication that it will rise to a flood situation. MORE..
Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by NPP MP sent to Government Analyst - Police
A detailed statement has been issued by the Police Media Division regarding reports of an alleged assault on a police officer by a group including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha. MORE..
SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team says that reports of financial fraud committed by various individuals claiming to sell goods online have increased. MORE..
Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts including the US Ambassador in Colombo as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. MORE..
Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
Oil prices gained on Monday in early Asian trading hours after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. MORE..
Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini
The present government’s policy is not to provide luxury to a limited number of people, but to manage the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to the public, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers can be expected in the Uva province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts today (22), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
A group of the world’s top economists including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andreé Franche, was held on the 20 December 2025 at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces even as backlash builds ahead of next year’s midterm elections. MORE..
Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29
Academic activities of six faculties of the University of Peradeniya will fully resume on December 29, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Terrence Madhujith confirmed. MORE..
Mother and son killed in fatal accident in Galgamuwa
A three-wheeler that was transporting an injured person to hospital met with an accident this afternoon (21) along the Anuradhapura–Padeniya main road in Kurundankulama, Galgamuwa. MORE..
Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China
Two Sri Lankans who attempted to smuggle gemstones to China by concealing them in the rectum and inside their luggage have been arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to endorse a decision to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday (Dec 22), a watershed moment in the country’s pivot back to nuclear since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation states that although the water level of the Manampitiya River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, remains high, there is no indication that it will rise to a flood situation. MORE..
Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by NPP MP sent to Government Analyst - Police
A detailed statement has been issued by the Police Media Division regarding reports of an alleged assault on a police officer by a group including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha. MORE..
SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team says that reports of financial fraud committed by various individuals claiming to sell goods online have increased. MORE..
Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts including the US Ambassador in Colombo as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. MORE..
Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
Oil prices gained on Monday in early Asian trading hours after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. MORE..
Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini
The present government’s policy is not to provide luxury to a limited number of people, but to manage the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to the public, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers can be expected in the Uva province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts today (22), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Latest TV News Bulletin
Video of the Day
LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm
Video of the Day
LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm
Video Story
President commends Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation (English)
Technology
Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown
Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. MORE..
Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order
Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order
President Donald Trump enshrined the U.S. goal to put humans back on the moon by 2028 and defend space from weapon threats in a sweeping executive order issued on Thursday, the first major space policy move of his administration’s second term. MORE..
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Facebook is testing placing a limit on how many links some users can share when they post on the social media platform. MORE..
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, signed binding agreements with three major investors to sell just over 80% of the company’s U.S. assets to American and global investors to avoid a U.S. government ban, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees on Thursday. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
“Fire and Ash,” the third installment in Disney’s sci-fi saga, grossed $36.5 million from 3,800 North American theaters on Friday. MORE..
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
David Walliams, a bestselling British children’s author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK on Friday after the Daily Telegraph reported the publisher had investigated claims that he had harassed some of its junior female employees. MORE..
Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
Content creators across dance, music, sports, fashion, entertainment and education gathered in Hollywood on Thursday for the first U.S. TikTok Awards, featuring Labubu dolls launched from a T-shirt cannon, a giant selfie challenge, skits, and viral moment reenactments. MORE..
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
A Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
305.6312 | 313.2461 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
407.7429 | 420.4025 |
Europe
Euro |
357.0250 | 368.6381 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
381.8565 | 397.0444 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
220.5062 | 228.4700 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
199.9872 | 209.1430 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
235.0225 | 244.3739 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9543 | 2.0201 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 821.4630 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,009.1434 |
Oman
|
Rial | 804.4472 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.9911 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.5723 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.3339 |
Sports
Pakistan wins U19 Asia Cup beating India by 191 runs
Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs to win the 50-over men’s U19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday. MORE..
New Zealand openers break Test records against West Indies
New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway became the first openers in Test cricket to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. MORE..
Jake Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul has had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during the American’s stoppage defeat in their heavyweight fight in Miami. MORE..
Australia crush England by 82 runs to retain Ashes
Mitchell Starc took three wickets to grind down a dogged England as Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Ashes test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. MORE..
India squad for T20 World Cup: Shubman Gill dropped; Ishan Kishan included in 15-member squad
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday announced India’s squads for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. MORE..
