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Upuls New Year Ad
“Mr Good News” to visit Sri Lanka, from California, after ten years, for six days. He will be at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo.
Jayam will meet and greet old friends, new friends and acquaintances in the morning of Wednesday, December 31st at the Kingsbury Hotel Lobby – Thank You!
Christmas Celebrations at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo (Please click on arrow)
Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market.
As of yesterday the global price of gold has increased by USD 4,266. The gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by Rs. 3,000. Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign. in the Colombo Pettah gold market. has risen to Rs. 312,000. Meanwhile, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which was Rs. 336,000 yesterday, has increased to Rs. 339,000, traders stated.
US Ambassador nominee Eric Meyer outlines Washington’s priorities for Sri Lanka
US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Sri Lanka has told lawmakers that Washington will focus on maritime security, economic reforms and countering China’s expanding influence in the Indian Ocean, as Sri Lanka continues its recovery from the 2022 economic crisis and a deadly cyclone this year. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, nominee Eric Meyer said Sri Lanka’s strategic position along key global shipping routes makes it central to US efforts to promote a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and to counter “adversarial influences, including China’s growing presence in the region.”
US ready for tariff talks with Sri Lanka
The President’s Media Division said that visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has conveyed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that the US has drawn its attention to restarting tariff negotiations with Sri Lanka. While affirming that the United States stands ready to provide any necessary support to assist Sri Lanka’s post-Ditwah recovery, Hooker expressed support for enhancing tourism between the United States and Sri Lanka, as well as for the growth of trade and maritime operations between the two nations. Furthermore, she said the US would support Sri Lanka’s initiatives to combat drug-related issues.
St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo
Akbar Brothers honored at 27th Presidential Export Awards
Akbar Brothers, the country’s top exporter of Ceylon Tea bagged the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner at the 27th Presidential Export Awards held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. The company also bagged the Globally Outreached Sri Lankan Brand of the Year Award. Here, Akbar Brothers Managing Director Asgi Akbarally (left) receives the award from Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Dr Harold Gunatilleke’s Fantasy 97th Birthday Celebrated with grand daughters in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Niro World Cruises from Los Angeles on Princess
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JMED 8th Annual “J” Awards
CEO of JMED Supplies, John Amirthiah presents award to Tennis Legend Vijay Amritraj at the Awards event.
Attending the JMED Awards were Dr Janesri and Sunil de Silva, Darby and Haritha Rodrigo and prominent Attorney from Australia Ray Attanayake Esq.
Famous Sri Lankan singer Stephanie Siriwardhana belts out a song at the JMED Awards event
Julian Mier Assistant Manager of Operations at JMED Supplies
Vassara, Stephanie and friends
Sri Lankan Born Farah Rumy Elected 2nd Vice President of Swiss National Parliament (Please click on arrow)
Sondra Wise of Stephenson Ranch and Shan Ravindranath had lunch at the famous Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane, London
Jayam’s Choice “Auld Lang Syne” Elvis Presley
Nithya Bamunuarachchi and Dasith (A Danushka Senadeera Production) (Please click on arrow)
Nithya Bamunuarachchi Weds Dasith Warawitage A Memorable and Beautiful Wedding at the Fabulous ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo
Parents of the bride Kumara
and Prabha Bamunuarachchi of Los Angeles, Ca.
Tony and Moira James of London, England visited Chandran Rutnam in Colombo
“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” – Piano Cover by Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow )
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo December 18th, 2025 (Please click on arrow)
Today – Suranga Perera | Sanwada Dharmasena | Markets | Tax Revenue | Economic Growth | SantaPaws & More!
Obituaries – Sad News
Rob (78) and Michelle (68) Reiner – Filmmaker and actor, died December 14, 2025, at their home in Los Angeles. The couple died of injuries sustained in a stabbing. The son of the legendary filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and comedian Carl Reiner (1922–2020), Reiner followed in his father’s footsteps as a multitalented great of the entertainment world. From his early days as a star of “All in the Family” to directing an impressively diverse collection of American classics, he helped define pop culture in the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s.
Heal Lanka -Charity Fundraiser – For Flood Relief South Asian Network, 154 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, Ca. 90004 Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Performances by:- Akshara, Shenali, Sanda Waruna, Mihika Banerjee, Jay Princce, Ras Ceylon, DJ Prii and DJ Anant Shah
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Jaggery Souffle
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 – 3/4 lb. grated jaggery
- 4 teaspoons gelatine soaked in
- 1/2 cup cold water
Method
Dissolve the soaked gelatine over boiling water. Mix yolks, coconut milk and jaggery and strain. Cook over a low flame till custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from fire and allow to cool. Add dissolved gelatine and flavoring.
Lastly fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Rinse ring mold in cold water and shake off the water but do not wipe. Pour the custard into the mold and place in cold water (This will make the souffle come out in layers of different shades of brown when unmolded).
Put the mold in the refrigerator for 6- 8 hrs. to set. To unmold ease the sides of the souffle with a knife, turn over and gently tap the mold or place your hands on the mold for a few minutes and for the warmth of your hands the souffle will unmold. Decorate with roasted cadjunuts and cream.
Note: The souffle should be unmoulded just before serving and not too long ahead of time.
SERVES 4-6.
I hope this old Sri Lankan Recipe will be enjoyed and take pride of place on your NEW YEAR breakfast table with your family.
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