Capella Sydney Welcomes Travin De Hoedt as Executive Pastry Chef
Travin De Hoedt Capella Sydney has appointed Travin De Hoedt as its new Executive Pastry Chef, bringing a refined and contemporary pastry perspective to one of Australia’s most prestigious luxury hotels. With over 12 years of experience across leading kitchens,…
“No one can declare exclusive zones” PickMe writes to IGP
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, the company behind Sri Lanka’s local taxi service provider ‘PickMe’, has formally written to the Inspector General of Police expressing grave concern over escalating incidents of intimidation, obstruction, and unlawful interference and violence directed at…
Chief Prelates urge President to revise 2026 Vesak date
The Chief Prelates of Sri Lanka’s three Buddhist Chapters have sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting that the date of Vesak Poya in 2026 be revised. The letter states that in May 2026, two full moon Poya…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Dec), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.80 to Rs….
FSP highlights risks of new Terrorism Act
Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Education Secretary, Pubudu Jagoda, has accused the government of preparing to pass a new repressive law, He made the remarks while addressing a special press conference in Nugegoda on Sunday (28 Dec), regarding the government’s anti‑democratic…
SINOTRUK Officially Introduced to Sri Lanka Through CityFit, Strategic Business Unit Under Royal Marketing Group
SINOTRUK (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group), one of the world’s leading heavy-duty commercial vehicle manufacturers, has officially entered the Sri Lankan market through CityFit, the authorized distributor and after-sales partner for the brand. CityFit operates as a Strategic Business…
Neyo Concert : Statement from Sports Ministry on Sugathadasa Stadium
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued a clarification regarding the situation that has arisen concerning the use of the Sugathadasa Stadium for a musical concert. Issuing a statement, the ministry said that the outdoor stadium had been…
Kandy bomb scare information received from South Asian country – Report
Investigations have revealed that two emails threatening a bomb explosion at the Kandy District Secretariat have been sent to its official address, originating from a South Asian country, it was reported. According to the state newspaper Dinamina, investigations have also…
Pinnawala elephant baths resume at Ma Oya after cleanup
The Department of National Zoological Gardens says the transport of elephants to the Ma Oya river from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which had been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions in recent days, has now resumed. Issuing a statement,…
Sri Lanka Breaks All-Time Tourist Arrival Record, Surpasses 2018 High
Sri Lanka records its highest-ever annual tourist arrivals as the 2,333,797th visitor for 2025 arrives at Bandaranaike International Airport, officially surpassing the previous all-time record set in 2018. The post Sri Lanka Breaks All-Time Tourist Arrival Record, Surpasses 2018 High…