Sri Lanka marks 21 years since 2004 tsunami
Sri Lanka today (26) observed the 21st anniversary of the devastating 2004 tsunami, with commemorations held across the country to remember those who lost their lives in the tragedy and other disasters. Accordingly, commemorating National Safety Day, a remembrance programme…
Nugegoda shooting : Victim succumbs to injuries
A youth who was injured in a shooting while travelling in a three‑wheeler in Kohuwala on December 22 has died while receiving treatment at the Kalubowila Hospital, hospital sources said. According to reports, he had sustained injuries to his right…
Two-minute silence to be observed todayA two-minute silence will be observed today (26) in memory of those who lost their lives in the tsunami and other disasters, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. The silence will be observed from 9.25 a.m. to
A two-minute silence will be observed today (26) in memory of those who lost their lives in the tsunami and other disasters, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. The silence will be observed from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. across…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (26 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 305.80. Meanwhile, the selling rate…
Modi’s Jordan-Ethiopia-Oman Visit Signals India’s Integrated Middle East-Africa Strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman reflects India’s integrated strategic approach to the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. Rather than treating these regions in isolation, New Delhi is responding to their geopolitical interconnection,…
As Trump’s tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets
Ravjit Singh, a leather garment trader who lives in Denver, Colorado, has started to feel the pinch of 50 percent tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump on Indian goods in recent months. The 50-year-old, originally from Kolkata in…
Thilan Rangana in nomination panel at Laureus World Sports Awards..!
SPORTSINFO Chairperson; National Sports Promoter, Thilan Rangana had been chosen to represent Sri Lanka on the Laureus World Sports Awards nominations panel for the eleventh consecutive year. The awards are held in February each year. The Laureus World Sports Awards…
Bomb threat prompts lockdown and search at Kandy District Secretariat
The Kandy District Secretariat was subjected to an intensive search this morning (26) by several units, including the Bomb Disposal Squad, due to a bomb threat. It is reported that this emergency search was carried out following a message sent…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Dec), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 306.35, while the selling…
PAFFREL urges parties to appoint observers as 2026 voter census begins in Feb
The voter census activities for the year 2026 are scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) announced. Issuing a statement, PAFFREL stated that, as in previous years, census officers will not…