HUTCH Joins Nation’s Rebuild Effort with Rs.60 Million Contribution to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund
HUTCH Sri Lanka has donated Rs 60 million to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund’, instantly stepping forward to support the nation rebuilding following Cyclone Ditwah. The funds from the CK Hutchison Group subsidiary will help rebuild public infrastructure and restore…
Fake Bribery Commission officer arrested in Panadura
A man who had pretended as an officer of the Bribery Commission and had prepared a forged identity card and forged letterheads, was arrested on Wednesday (03 Dec). According to the Bribery Commission, the man was arrested following investigations conducted…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Dec), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 305.50, while the…
UAE search teams begin operations in Kandy, hands over relief
Head of the UAE Relief Team, Dr. Hamoud Al-Afari, has handed over a new shipment of humanitarian aid to the relevant Sri Lankan crisis and disaster management authorities in Kandy. The shipment handed over yesterday (04 Dec) includes food supplies,…
Train season tickets now accepted on SLTB buses
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that passengers can now use train season tickets to travel on SLTB buses. According to the SLTB Chairman, the measure has been taken in the wake of the disaster situation in Sri…
Sri Lanka’s First Online Australian Master of Education Now Open
Flinders University and Gateway Graduate School Launch Sri Lanka’s First Online Australian Master of Education programme with Local Support Mr. Bill Damachis – Director, International Partnerships at Flinders University, Prof. Deborah West – Vice President & Executive Dean, College…
Mohamed Thahir sworn in as SJB National List MP
Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) took oaths as a Member of Parliament today (05). He was sworn in before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament this morning. Mohamed Thahir was appointed by the Samagi…
Flood alert issued for Thanthrimale as Malwathu Oya water levels rise
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood alert to the Thanthrimale area due to the rising water levels of the Malwathu Oya. According to the department, water levels in the other rivers across Sri Lanka remain at normal level, as…
Bus driver and conductor suspended over flood incident in Kumbukkana
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action regarding the Monaragala–Colombo bus that endangered passengers’ lives by attempting to cross floodwaters in the Kumbukkana area. According to the NTC, the owner and staff of the bus were summoned before…
Northeast monsoon condition gradually establishing over Sri Lanka
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale…