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At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed
At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed
A bridge at a mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday. MORE..
Two dead, teenager missing in separate drowning incidents
Two dead, teenager missing in separate drowning incidents
Multiple drowning incidents were reported across the country yesterday (16), police said. MORE..
Another woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
Another woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
Another woman has been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division. MORE..
GMOA to launch trade union action today
GMOA to launch trade union action today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to commence trade union action from 8 a.m. today (17), based on several demands. MORE..
Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict
Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict
Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10
India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10
India’s anti-terror investigating agency said Sunday it arrested a man from Indian-controlled Kashmir on suspicion of conspiring with a suicide bomber to carry out a deadly car blast in the capital New Delhi. MORE..
Viral video of sexual assault attempt on female tourist: Suspect, father of one, arrested
Viral video of sexual assault attempt on female tourist: Suspect, father of one, arrested
A 25-year-old individual, a father of one, has been arrested on charges of an attempted sexual assault of a foreign national woman in the Thirukkovil area, after a video of the incident was widely circulated on social media. MORE..
Israel reiterates opposition to Palestinian state before UN vote
Israel reiterates opposition to Palestinian state before UN vote
Israel on Sunday reaffirmed its opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, a day before the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a U.S.-backed resolution supporting the so-called 20-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas later condemned the remarks, saying they revealed Israel’s “expansionist tendencies.” MORE..
Youth drowns while bathing in seas off Galle Face Green
Youth drowns while bathing in seas off Galle Face Green
One of the two individuals who were rescued and hospitalized after being swept away by currents while bathing at the Galle Face beach in Colombo has passed away. MORE..
| November 16, 2025 6:33 pm
Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday
Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday
The final rites of the late Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra will be held at the Samanala Stadium in Galle on Tuesday. MORE..
Donald Trump weighs tighter green card rules for citizens of travel-ban nations
Donald Trump weighs tighter green card rules for citizens of travel-ban nations
The US administration is reportedly preparing a new immigration policy that could sharply restrict green card and other status benefits for people from countries already listed under President Donald Trump’s travel ban. MORE..
Drug-prevention committees to be established in all schools and universities
Drug-prevention committees to be established in all schools and universities
A circular will be issued to establish drug-prevention committees in all schools and universities across the country, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
PM Harini participates in Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony
PM Harini participates in Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony
The 81st Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was commemorated today at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo. MORE..
Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
Violent weather brought on by Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England. MORE..
Businessman arrested in Kurana with foreign-made firearm
Businessman arrested in Kurana with foreign-made firearm
A businessman has been arrested in Kurana, Negombo with a foreign-made firearm approximately 6 inches in length, police stated. MORE..
| November 16, 2025 3:18 pm
US immigration raids begin in Charlotte, North Carolina
US immigration raids begin in Charlotte, North Carolina
US Federal authorities conducted raids on Saturday in the banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Homeland Security said, expanding its crackdown on illegal immigration to the U.S. South. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall
An ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains for the next 24 hours has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Printing of driver’s licenses which was suspended due to shortage of cards resumes
Printing of driver’s licenses which was suspended due to shortage of cards resumes
The printing of driver’s licenses, which had been suspended due to the shortage of printing cards, has resumed. MORE..
Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli border wall
Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli border wall
Lebanon has said it will file a complaint to the UN Security Council over Israel’s construction of a concrete wall along the southern border that Beirut says extends beyond the UN-mapped Blue Line. MORE..
Another 1,100 persons arrested in anti-drug raids
Another 1,100 persons arrested in anti-drug raids
More than 1,100 individuals have been arrested yesterday (15) during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “A Nation United”. MORE..
Man dies in accident on Ella–Wellawaya road
Man dies in accident on Ella–Wellawaya road
An individual has died when a three-wheeler collided with a car at the third mile post along the Ella–Wellawaya main road. MORE..
Leonid meteor shower to dazzle Sri Lankan skies today
Leonid meteor shower to dazzle Sri Lankan skies today
The Leonid meteor shower, the largest meteor shower visible in 2025 can be observed at midnight today (16) and early tomorrow morning, says Astronomer and Senior Lecturer Gihan Weerasekara. MORE..
| November 16, 2025 11:51 am
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms
People granted asylum in the UK will have to wait 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently, under plans due to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday. MORE..
Man arrested with firearm and ammunition in Chilaw
Man arrested with firearm and ammunition in Chilaw
An individual has been arrested for being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license by the Chilaw Divisional Investigation Unit. MORE..