Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (23 Dec), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
CMB- Katunyake Expressway : New update
2025-12-23
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says four entry lanes at the Seeduwa interchange of the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway were openedContinue Reading
SLAF Aircrew evacuates injured UN Personnel in the Central African Republic
2025-12-23
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (CAR), successfully carried outContinue Reading
Sanitary Napkin Programme for over 1 Mn schoolgirls to continue in 2026
2025-12-23
Minister of Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya, says the programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by theContinue Reading
12 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, trawler impounded
2025-12-23
Sri Lankan Navy personnel on Tuesday (23 Dec) arrested at least 12 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram districtContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 Dec), comparedContinue Reading
India announces USD 450m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka
2025-12-23
Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar says India will provide USD 450 million to help rebuild areas damaged inContinue Reading
CMC Mayor is a puppet now – MP Mujibur
2025-12-23
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman says that while the National People’s Power (NPP) once defeated his party throughContinue Reading
Constable released on bail after clash with NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara
2025-12-23
Police say a Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, who was arrested following reports of a clash with NationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports up 5.8% Jan–Nov 2025: EDB
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the periodContinue Reading
Gold prices hit a record high on US interest rate-cut bets
2025-12-23
Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, riding on growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts andContinue Reading
Colombo budget defeated — but here’s why nothing really changes
2025-12-23
The defeat of the Colombo Municipal Council’s budget does not threaten the survival of the ruling administration for at leastContinue Reading
“You defeated your conscience” – Colombo Mayor after NPP Budget defeat
2025-12-23
Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar said the Colombo Municipal Council budget was to decide the future of Colombo city andContinue Reading
Revisiting the unsolved 2022 murder of Dinesh Schaffter
2025-12-23
A new feature on Prime Crime by WION revisits the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 2022 murder of Sri Lankan businessmanContinue Reading
Man dies after sharp weapon attack by Neighbour
2025-12-23
A 38-year-old man was killed following an assault involving a sharp weapon in the Marawila police area on Monday, policeContinue Reading
Veteran Actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe Passes Away
2025-12-23
Veteran actor and dramatist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away at the age of 84 while receiving treatment at a privateContinue Reading
Rain expected in some districts today
2025-12-23
A few showers may occur in the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa,Continue Reading
Cash, flight and farewell: US ups self-deport offer to $3,000
2025-12-23
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced a new incentive offering undocumented migrants a $3,000 cash payment and aContinue Reading