Fresh Additions to City of Dreams with More to Explore The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destination welcomes a vibrant mix of dining, shopping and feel‑good experiences that invite visitors to shop, explore and linger a little longer. From homegrown favourites to exciting pop‑ups and soon‑to‑open concepts, the 8th floor is shaping up to be a joyful new hub above the city. Now Open: Where the Celebrations Begin Queen Kuweni by Namal Balachandra – A refined destination for premium menswear and…
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Sri Lanka Event Audience KAL, a leading global ATM software provider with an expanding presence in Sri Lanka, recently delivered an innovation-focussed event in Colombo – bringing banking and technology professionals together to promote industry growth and advancement. Hosted at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in late November, the event consisted of an ATM innovation workshop and business summit. Conversations were tailored to the Sri Lankan banking landscape, with an emphasis on digital transformation, strengthened infrastructure, and modernized self-service transactions. KAL presented the full programme in collaboration with Flix11, an ICT solutions provider and KAL’s regional partner. KAL CEO Aravinda Athukorala…
Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday urged international travelers to return to Sri Lanka, framing tourism as a vital engine for the island’s recovery following its worst flooding in decades. In a video message shared across social media, the former national captain addressed the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in late November. The storm triggered widespread landslides and flooding that affected 2.2 million people across all 25 districts and left more than 600 dead or missing. “To everyone abroad who’s thinking ‘Should I visit Sri Lanka?’ Let me assure you that Sri Lanka is open, safe and ready…
The Central Cultural Fund (CCF) has warned that the area around the nine-arch Railway Bridge in Modara, a popular spot for both local and foreign tourists, is under threat of landslide due to adverse weather caused by the cyclone ’’Ditwa’’.
A mother and a son were killed while two others were injured when a three-wheeler collided head-on with a private bus at Muwagammana in Dehiattakandiya this afternoon.
Hackers have accessed the search history and viewing habits of premium users of Pornhub, one of the world’s most popular pornography websites.
The Officer-in-Charge of the Kuliyapitiya Police Crime Division is under investigation after a video circulating on social media showed him allegedly assaulting an individual with a pole, police said Wednesday. Following the incident, the officer has been transferred to the Mawathagama Police Station and removed from his duties at Kuliyapitiya pending the outcome of the inquiry, the Police Media Division said. The investigation is being conducted by a Senior Superintendent of Police under the supervision of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North-Western Province. Police confirmed the assault occurred recently, though the exact date was not disclosed.…
Three people were arrested after a wild elephant died from severe burn injuries sustained when villagers attempted to chase it away using fire, police said. The 40-year-old elephant, known as Amba Bo, was found critically injured on Monday morning lying in the front yard of a house near the Abagaha Wela junction in the Seepukulama area. Wildlife veterinarians from the Anuradhapura Pandulagama division rushed to treat the animal, but it succumbed to its injuries later. Mihinthalaya police said the incident occurred on Dec. 14, when villagers tried to drive the elephant away using flaming torches. One resident allegedly set fire…
Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail brand, Fashion Bug, has concluded its much-anticipated annual customer appreciation initiative, Fashion Bug Rewards Getaway, reaffirming its commitment to celebrating loyal shoppers. Rolled out across all 14 Fashion Bug outlets islandwide, it attracted overwhelming participation from over 50,000 excited customers. Designed as a giveback to those who have played a key role in the brand’s journey, the Fashion Bug Rewards Loyalty Programme delivered an uplifting lifestyle-focused experience throughout its duration. The initiative reinforced the brand’s customer-first philosophy while adding an element of excitement to everyday shopping. Fashion Bug curated a collection of exclusive…
The Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul, which was forced to return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to a technical issue with its landing gear, departed again this evening after repairs were completed, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said.
The Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.
Sri Lanka’s Chief Scout Commissioner Janaprith Salinda Fernando was awarded the ’Silver Elephant Award’ at the Raj Bhawan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India by the Governor Amandi Ben Patel recently.
Doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital launched a strike this morning, citing serious concerns over their personal safety following the discovery of several empty bullet casings within the hospital premises earlier this week.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa discussed Sri Lanka’s issues pertaining to the disaster situation with UN Resident Coordinator Mark Andre Franche today.
Music played in a wedding hall in western Japan as Yurina Noguchi, wearing a white gown and tiara, dabbed away her tears, taking in the words of her husband-to-be: an AI-generated persona gazing out from a smartphone screen.
A senior Sri Lankan government minister on Wednesday defended National People’s Power (NPP) lawmaker and former Speaker Asoka Ranwala following a Dec. 11 road accident that left a child and two others injured, rejecting allegations of political interference or intoxication. Minister Vijitha Herath told reporters that a mechanical defect, specifically a brake failure, caused the accident in Sapugaskanda. Police confirmed Tuesday that a vehicle inspection report from the Department of Motor Traffic identified a malfunction in the braking system of Ranwala’s jeep, noting the vehicle had not been properly maintained. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. at the Denimulla junction.…
The Presidential Secretariat warned the public about a misleading news item circulating on social media under the title “Rapid Complaint Handling Procedure for Irregularities Involving Grama Niladhari,” stating that it is false and deceptive.
To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by the Ditwaa Cyclone, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting today (17th) with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Development Division of the Ministry of Finance. During the discussion, consensus was reached on several important decisions to provide immediate financial relief to affected businesses. In line with the Central Bank circular, all banks agreed to promptly grant a loan repayment moratorium of three to six months for all businesses impacted by the disaster.…
A major data breach has hit Pornhub Premium users, but the company says its own systems weren’t compromised. The incident traces back to Mixpanel, an analytics service that multiple tech companies use to track user behaviour. While Pornhub stopped working with Mixpanel back in 2021, customer data from that partnership has now surfaced in the hands of hackers. Read the full report https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/17/hackers-access-pornhub-premium-users-viewing-habits-and-search-history The post Top adult website users emails & watch history leaked: 200 million records appeared first on Newswire.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will host an international donor conference in January 2026 to raise funds for rebuilding and reconstruction from the recent Ditwah devastation, Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando said. Sri Lanka has estimated the rebuilding cost to be up to USD 7 billion, though accurate estimate is yet to be determined. “Under the last Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund meeting, we decided to hold a donot conference in January,” Minister Fernando told reporters at a media briefing on Wednesday. He said the international conference will be held in Sri Lanka and more details will be given later. Analysts…