MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested this morning after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police, has been granted bail. MORE..
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- Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL
- MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
- Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested
- Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
- Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
- Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded
- Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season
- PM assures action to restore and relocate schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah
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PM assures action to restore and relocate schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, together with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and to relocate schools located in high-risk areas to safer locations, following an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during the festive season. MORE..
Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded
Three individuals arrested in relation to the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Sippukulama, Mihintale have been further remanded. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
A few showers have been predicted in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts for tomorrow (25). MORE..
Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested
Notorious underworld figure “Kudu Roshan” has been arrested. MORE..
Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL
The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended
Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24). MORE..
Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion
Restoration work on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was damaged by a landslide in Mahagiri Damba, is currently in its final stages. MORE..
NBRO warns landslide risk persists in several areas despite lifting of red alerts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has cautioned that although landslide red alerts have been lifted, the risk in the affected areas has not yet fully subsided. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna surrenders to police
The Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police. MORE..
US judge rejects business group’s challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, saying it fell under his broad powers to regulate immigration. MORE..
21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
A total of 21kg of heroin and 172kg crystal methamphetamine have been found in the multi-day fishing vessel which was taken into custody in southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (23). MORE..
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000
Gold rates in the local market continue to rise with the rapid increase in prices in the global market. MORE..
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose. MORE..
Special train service in place for Christmas and school holidays
The Department of Railways has decided to operate additional train journeys in view of the Christmas season, school holidays, and the year-end long weekend. MORE..
Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during the festive season. MORE..
Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded
Three individuals arrested in relation to the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Sippukulama, Mihintale have been further remanded. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
A few showers have been predicted in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts for tomorrow (25). MORE..
Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested
Notorious underworld figure “Kudu Roshan” has been arrested. MORE..
Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL
The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended
Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24). MORE..
Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion
Restoration work on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was damaged by a landslide in Mahagiri Damba, is currently in its final stages. MORE..
NBRO warns landslide risk persists in several areas despite lifting of red alerts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has cautioned that although landslide red alerts have been lifted, the risk in the affected areas has not yet fully subsided. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna surrenders to police
The Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police. MORE..
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Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth’s only natural satellite. MORE..
Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics will unveil five new gaming monitor models at CES 2026, to be held in Las Vegas on Jan. 4 (local time) next year, including the world’s first gaming monitor to support 6K ultra-high resolution. MORE..
India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission
India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission today, December 24, delivering the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. MORE..
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Chinese robotaxis could be set to hit UK roads in 2026 as ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft announce partnerships with Baidu to trial the tech. MORE..
Entertainment
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. MORE..
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in Paramount Skydance’s latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix. MORE..
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
‘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..
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USA
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
359.5822 | 371.2148 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
385.9135 | 401.2510 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.3417 | 230.3268 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
203.0934 | 212.3192 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
236.8558 | 246.0665 |
Japan
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Dinar | 821.2433 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,008.7894 |
Oman
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Rial | 804.2960 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.9507 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.5601 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.3157 |
Sports
Indonesia bowler enters record books, surpassing Malinga’s four-wicket over
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana has etched his name into cricket history. The 28-year-old pacer became the first bowler ever to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 International, achieving the remarkable feat against Cambodia in Bali. MORE..
Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 win over Bologna in the final in Jeddah. MORE..
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..
