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…
Revisiting the unsolved 2022 murder of Dinesh Schaffter
A new feature on Prime Crime by WION revisits the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 2022 murder of Sri Lankan businessman Dinesh Schaffter, examining possible leads and highlighting why the case continues to elude closure. The 2022 murder of Sri Lankan…
Man dies after sharp weapon attack by Neighbour
A 38-year-old man was killed following an assault involving a sharp weapon in the Marawila police area on Monday, police said. The incident occurred in the Dunukannawa area during the afternoon of December 22, when the victim was allegedly attacked…
Veteran Actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe Passes Away
Veteran actor and dramatist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away at the age of 84 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, family sources said. Born in 1941, in Kelaniya, Edirisinghe was the brother of renowned singer Sunil Edirisinghe….
Rain expected in some districts today
A few showers may occur in the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, and Hambantota districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in…
Cash, flight and farewell: US ups self-deport offer to $3,000
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced a new incentive offering undocumented migrants a $3,000 cash payment and a free flight home if they voluntarily leave the United States by the end of the year. Under the program, migrants…
ECB warns Asian Legends League is unauthorised; commissioner Chopra pulls out
Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has said he is no longer associated with the Asian Legends League, even as the Emirates Cricket Board warned that the tournament is unauthorised. In a statement posted on social media, Chopra said…
More details emerge in Ambalangoda shooting of SJB local council candidate
More details have emerged into the fatal shooting of a manager at a commercial establishment in Ambalangoda on Monday (22), as police investigations point to organised crime links and longstanding criminal associations. Police said the victim, a resident of Ambalangoda,…