Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama
A woman has been arrested for the possession of 6 kilograms of heroin in Seenigama, police stated. MORE..
- ‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being
- Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target
- Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel
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- Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama
- Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued
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- 1 dead, 6 rescued, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand coast
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Man held in Puttalam with 3kg of ‘ICE’
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) in Mullai Nagar, Puttalam. MORE..
1 dead, 6 rescued, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand coast
Hundreds were missing on Sunday after a boat sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, as 10 survivors and one body were recovered, the Malaysian maritime authority said. MORE..
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender to authorities - Public Security Minister
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers, who are evading arrest and currently residing in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to the authorities. MORE..
Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan today, shaking buildings across Iwate Prefecture. MORE..
Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days. MORE..
Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel
A special team of Sri Lankan security forces has departed for the Maldives to investigate a fishing vessel transporting drugs and its crew, who were taken into custody by Maldivian security forces. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target
Sri Lanka Customs says it is on track to meet its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days. MORE..
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‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being
The ‘Sarvajana Trust’, established to further the vision of setting up an entrepreneurial state and a happy nation, was inaugurated recently in Colombo. MORE..
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Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda
A fire has reportedly broken out at a row of shops in Ambalangoda, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Welfare Benefits Board issues notice to ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information updates for the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit scheme have now commenced. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s FM explores investment opportunities with leading healthcare provider in Middle East
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with the top management of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, one of the leading healthcare providers in the Middle East. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 6 bln in first ten months of 2025
Sri Lanka received USD 712 million in workers’ remittances in October 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Nationwide distribution of 500,000 coconut plants begins today
A national program to distribute 500,000 coconut plants for homestead cultivation is set to commence today (09) with the aim of reducing poverty and promoting coconut cultivation across the country. MORE..
More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
More than 1,400 flights to, from, or within the US were cancelled on Saturday after airlines were told this week to cut traffic during the federal government shutdown. MORE..
2025 A/L exam to begin tomorrow at over 2,300 centres
The Department of Examinations (DoE) announced that all arrangements have been finalized for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, which is set to commence tomorrow (10). MORE..
1 dead, 6 rescued, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand coast
Hundreds were missing on Sunday after a boat sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, as 10 survivors and one body were recovered, the Malaysian maritime authority said. MORE..
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender to authorities - Public Security Minister
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers, who are evading arrest and currently residing in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to the authorities. MORE..
Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan today, shaking buildings across Iwate Prefecture. MORE..
Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days. MORE..
Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel
A special team of Sri Lankan security forces has departed for the Maldives to investigate a fishing vessel transporting drugs and its crew, who were taken into custody by Maldivian security forces. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target
Sri Lanka Customs says it is on track to meet its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being
The ‘Sarvajana Trust’, established to further the vision of setting up an entrepreneurial state and a happy nation, was inaugurated recently in Colombo. MORE..
Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda
A fire has reportedly broken out at a row of shops in Ambalangoda, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Welfare Benefits Board issues notice to ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information updates for the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit scheme have now commenced. MORE..
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Denmark’s government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests. MORE..
Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
Tesla boss Elon Musk has had a record-breaking pay package that could be worth nearly $1tn (£760bn) approved by shareholders. MORE..
Media Law Forum relaunches 24/7 legal hotline for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka
Media Law Forum relaunches 24/7 legal hotline for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka
The Media Law Forum (MLF) announced the official relaunch of its Emergency Legal Hotline dedicated specifically to environmental journalists in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Amazon recovers from disruption as user reports fall sharply, Downdetector says
Amazon recovers from disruption as user reports fall sharply, Downdetector says
Amazon website recovered for most users in the United States on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. MORE..
Entertainment
Rajinikanth to be awarded at IFFI 2025 on completing 50 years of cinema
Rajinikanth is all set to be awarded at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on completing 50 years in cinema. IFFI is taking place in Goa, from November 20 to 28. MORE..
Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi’s Amaran to open at IFFI 2025, nominated for Golden Peacock award
Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi’s Amaran to open at IFFI 2025, nominated for Golden Peacock award
Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi’s blockbuster 2024 film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy continues to earn laurels a year after its release. MORE..
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, while K-Pop has broken into the song of the year category for the first time. MORE..
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to reunite for Thalaivar 173
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to reunite for Thalaivar 173
Superstar Rajinikanth is set to headline a new film, ‘Thalaivar 173’, which will be directed by Sundar C and produced by Kamal Haasan. MORE..
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Sports
Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Sri Lanka claims Bowl title defeating UAE
Sri Lanka claimed the bowl title at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 21 runs in the final at the Mong Kok Stadium. MORE..
Timor-Leste’s Suhail, Yahya become first-ever father-son duo to play an international cricket match
Suhail Sattar and Yahya Suhail became the first-ever father-son duo to play an international cricket match together during Timor-Leste’s T20I against Indonesia. MORE..
MS Dhoni confirms his availability with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is not done with the Indian Premier League (IPL) yet, as he is certain to feature in the next season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). MORE..
SLC announces squads for Pakistan Tour 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the national squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, which will feature an ODI series and a T20I tri-series also involving Zimbabwe. MORE..
NFL player Marshawn Kneeland of Dallas Cowboys dies aged 24 in apparent suicide
Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot. MORE..
