WHO Chief praises Sri Lanka’s disease control efforts during disaster
The measures implemented by the Sri Lankan Government and health authorities to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during the recent disaster situation have been commended by the Director‑General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Today marks the second day…
Navy completes clearing blockages at Yaka Palama
The Sri Lanka Navy has completed key diving and technical operations to clear major bridge blockages caused by Cyclone Ditwah while continuing extensive humanitarian relief efforts across the country. Following severe flooding from the cyclone, a surge in the Mahaweli…
Ranil ready to step down for UNP-SJB unity
United National Party (UNP) Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is prepared to step down from the party leadership at any time if his position becomes an obstacle to unity between the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya…
“Economy will not collapse, no gas shortage either” – Minister Herath
Sri Lanka’s economy will not collapse and there will be no shortage of cooking gas, Cabinet Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament on Wednesday, dismissing claims circulating in recent weeks as fear-mongering. Speaking in Parliament, Herath said the government has made…
Opposition calls for Parliament Select Committee to probe Ditwah preparedness
Several opposition MPs led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today submitted a proposal to the Speaker, calling for the establishment of a parliament select committee to conduct a full investigation into the lack of preparedness ahead of Cyclone Ditwah. In…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.68 to Rs. 305.84….
Deputy Finance Minister forecasts 5% growth in 2026
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5% next year. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Deputy Minister Fernando said the figure will match this year’s pace…
EU sends relief, €2.35 M in aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), which brings together 37 participating States, all 27 EU member States, as well as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine, is providing in-kind assistance to Sri…
South Asia’s First-Ever Reggae Music Festival “ONE LOVE 2026” Set to Ignite Bentota
NUWA Sri Lanka Hosts Star-Studded Press Conference to Kick-Off the Road to the Festival Sri Lanka is set to make history as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever Reggae Music Festival, “ONE LOVE 2026 – A Tribute to Bob Marley”, from…
Sluice gates at three major reservoirs opened today
The Mahaweli Authority announced that sluice gates at three major reservoirs were opened this morning (18) at 10:20 a.m. as part of regulated water release operations. According to the Mahaweli Authority, six sluice gates at the Victoria Reservoir were opened…