‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund receives over Rs. 4.2 billion in aid
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development announced that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, has received more than Rs. 42 billion in financial assistance to date. Secretary to the Ministry, Harshana…
Trump suspends US green card lottery in wake of Brown University and MIT shootings
The homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery program at Donald Trump’s direction, saying it allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the US. Suspect Claudio Neves…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19 Dec), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 306.35, while the…
Police families appeal to President over eviction from official quarters
Family members of police personnel gathered outside the Presidential Secretariat, seeking a meeting with officials regarding the planned eviction from official police quarters. They handed over a letter outlining their concerns. A lawyer representing the group said a circular had…
National Hospital’s Acting Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana suspended
The duties of Dr. Rukshan Bellana, who was serving as the Acting Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, have been suspended. The decision had been communicated via a letter issued under the letterhead of the Ministry of Health, dated…
Shield Restraint Systems opens $8.5M manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka
Shield Restraint Systems (Pvt) Ltd has officially opened its cutting-edge manufacturing facility at the Export Processing Zone, Wathupitiwala, Nittambuwa, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s industrial development and foreign investment landscape. The event was attended by senior executives from…
Sri Lanka’s 25-member preliminary squad announced for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s 25-member preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: 1. Dasun Shanaka (Captain) 2. Pathum Nissanka 3. Kusal Mendis 4. Kamil Mishara 5. Kusal Perera 6. Dhananjaya de Silva 7. Niroshan Dickwella 8. Janith Liyanage 9….
Australia’s ‘Bondi Hero’ handed A$2.5 Mn collected from fundraising
The man who heroically disarmed one of the gunmen responsible for the Bondi terror attack has been presented with a $2.5 million cheque from his hospital bed. Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, managed to crash tackle one of the shooters on…
Sri Lanka launches licensed 5G era with Spectrum Allocation
Sri Lanka has taken a major step forward in its digital transformation with the official awarding of 5G spectrum licences, marking the formal launch of licensed fifth-generation mobile services in the country. The licences were handed over at a ceremonial…
Sports Minister congratulates female Sumo Team on Commonwealth Bronze
Sri Lankan female sumo wrestlers secured the Bronze Medal in the Open Weight category at the Commonwealth Sumo Cup 2025 held in Moscow, Russia. According to the Sports Ministry, the winning team met with the Minister of Youth Affairs and…