The Sri Lankan rupee, which has seen some sharp falls in recent times, on Wednesday fell to a record low of 144.10 to the US dollar with dealers expecting the Central Bank to announce a hike in interest rates later tonight.
The banking regulator was due to announce its policy rates on interest for January after a meeting of the Monetary Board. - ENDS -
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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