SLAF Aircrew evacuates injured UN Personnel in the Central African Republic
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (CAR), successfully carried out a critical Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission recently (15 Dec), under extremely hostile and volatile conditions. The mission was launched in…
Sanitary Napkin Programme for over 1 Mn schoolgirls to continue in 2026
Minister of Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya, says the programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education as a national initiative targeting schoolgirls in rural, estate, and economically disadvantaged areas, will continue to be…
12 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, trawler impounded
Sri Lankan Navy personnel on Tuesday (23 Dec) arrested at least 12 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district on charges of poaching in international waters. According to the Indian media, The Hindu, their trawler was impounded. “The 12…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 Dec), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 306.25, while the selling…
India announces USD 450m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka
Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar says India will provide USD 450 million to help rebuild areas damaged in Sri Lanka by Cyclone Ditwah. The visiting Indian Minister said that this will include Rs. 350 million in concessional lines…
CMC Mayor is a puppet now – MP Mujibur
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman says that while the National People’s Power (NPP) once defeated his party through a secret vote, today they have openly been defeated by voting down the Colombo Municipal Council budget. He further noted…
Constable released on bail after clash with NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara
Police say a Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, who was arrested following reports of a clash with National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara, has been released on bail. The Constable was released on 02 sureties of…
Sri Lanka exports up 5.8% Jan–Nov 2025: EDB
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025, according to the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB). Based on Sri Lanka Customs…
Gold prices hit a record high on US interest rate-cut bets
Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, riding on growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand, with silver also joining the rally to hit an all-time peak. Spot gold XAU= rose 1.2% to…
“You defeated your conscience” – Colombo Mayor after NPP Budget defeat
Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar said the Colombo Municipal Council budget was to decide the future of Colombo city and not the council. Vraîe Cally Balthazaar said after establishing control of the local council, the NPP administration cordially worked with…