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…
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….