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SriLankan Airlines unveils new self-check-in kiosks
SriLankan Airlines unveils new self-check-in kiosks
SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground handling provider at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has expanded its self-check-in service for passengers of commercial airlines ahead of the upcoming winter travel season. MORE..
UNP decides to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally
UNP decides to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally
The United National Party (UNP) has decided to attend the rally scheduled to be held on November 21 in Nugegoda. MORE..
Second reading of 2026 Budget passed in Parliament
Second reading of 2026 Budget passed in Parliament
The second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill has been passed with a majority of 118 votes in Parliament, a short while ago. MORE..
| November 14, 2025 6:28 pm
Vote on second reading of 2026 Budget underway
Vote on second reading of 2026 Budget underway
Voting on the second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is currently underway in Parliament. MORE..
Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 24 – Transport Minister
Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 24 – Transport Minister
Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from November 24, 2025, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated. MORE..
| November 14, 2025 5:50 pm
Tourist arrivals in 2025 nearing 2 million
Tourist arrivals in 2025 nearing 2 million
A total of 82,270 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority shows. MORE..
Low-level atmospheric disturbance in east of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers
Low-level atmospheric disturbance in east of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers
The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists to the east of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Over 16,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 16,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
More than 16,000 individuals have been arrested thus far during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
US and Sri Lanka sign MOU to formalize defense partnership
US and Sri Lanka sign MOU to formalize defense partnership
The United States and Sri Lanka today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Ministry of Defense, formalizing a defense partnership between the Montana National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard District 13, and the Sri Lankan Armed Forces under the U.S. Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program (SPP). MORE..
Govt to expand “Suwa Seriya” ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles
Govt to expand “Suwa Seriya” ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles
The government has planned to expand the “Suwa Seriya” ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles by integrating the service with the latest technologies, according to Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Fire breaks out at 1,500-year-old Yongqing temple in China
Fire breaks out at 1,500-year-old Yongqing temple in China
A fire broke out at the reconstructed historical temple, Yongqing Temple, in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu on Wednesday. MORE..
Ada Derana wins Bronze Award for ‘Innovative Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Awards
Ada Derana wins Bronze Award for ‘Innovative Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Awards
“Ada Derana” was presented with the Bronze Award in the ‘Innovative Brand of the Year’ category at the 24th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards held in Colombo last night. MORE..
Sri Lankan worker found murdered in Israel – Ambassador
Sri Lankan worker found murdered in Israel – Ambassador
A 38-year-old Sri Lankan national from Galle, who had arrived in Israel two months ago for employment in construction sector, was reportedly found murdered last night (13). MORE..
Warrant issued for ex-NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa’s arrest recalled
Warrant issued for ex-NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa’s arrest recalled
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has recalled the arrest warrant issued on former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa. MORE..
Indian state offers menstrual leave to all working women
Indian state offers menstrual leave to all working women
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, which is also home to some of the world’s biggest IT firms, has become the first in the country to offer paid menstrual leave to all working women in formal jobs. MORE..
Six students from Ruhuna Uni. hospitalised after wasp attack
Six students from Ruhuna Uni. hospitalised after wasp attack
A group of students from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ruhuna have been hospitalized following a wasp attack this morning (14), police reported. MORE..
NPP budget defeated in Padiyathalawa PS vote
NPP budget defeated in Padiyathalawa PS vote
The National People’s Power (NPP) budget has been defeated in the budget vote held at the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
Ex-NPP councilor’s husband arrested with drugs not a principal, says union
Ex-NPP councilor’s husband arrested with drugs not a principal, says union
The Sri Lanka Professional Principals’ Association has issued a statement today (14) clarifying details regarding the alleged school principal who was arrested with narcotics recently. MORE..
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to court
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to court
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa has appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (14) after a warrant was issued for his arrest yesterday. MORE..
| November 14, 2025 10:26 am
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident in Warakapola
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident in Warakapola
A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident early this morning (14) near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo–Kandy main road in the Warakapola Police Division. MORE..
Hotel employee arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist
Hotel employee arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist
A hotel employee has been taken into custody by the Colombo Fort Police following a complaint lodged by a Dutch female tourist regarding the theft of foreign currency from her wallet. MORE..
New Commissioner General of Elections assumes duties
New Commissioner General of Elections assumes duties
Rasika Peiris has assumed duties as the New Commissioner General of Elections, effective from today (14). MORE..
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days, a flex of American military power not seen in Latin America for generations. MORE..
IMF reviewing Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget as US$ 347M tranche expected ‘in coming weeks’
IMF reviewing Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget as US$ 347M tranche expected ‘in coming weeks’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently assessing Sri Lanka’s recently announced 2026 budget—including its ambitious 7 percent growth target—to determine whether it aligns with the conditions of the country’s ongoing bailout program. MORE..
World Diabetes Day to be marked with awareness programs
World Diabetes Day to be marked with awareness programs
The Sri Lanka Diabetes Federation has organized a social service program to be held tomorrow (15) in commemoration of World Diabetes Day, which falls today (14). MORE..