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Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel
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 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..
| November 9, 2025 12:40 pm
‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being
‘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..
| November 9, 2025 12:24 pm
Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda
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
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
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’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
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 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
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..
Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the U.S. on Saturday for ahead of his landmark meeting with President Trump, his country’s state news agency reported, a day after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters urges key reforms at Colombo Port to stay competitive
Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters urges key reforms at Colombo Port to stay competitive
An apex body of Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters on Friday demanded reforms at the Colombo port and claimed that traders are losing their competitiveness in the region due to its efficiency plagued by delays. MORE..
Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday. MORE..
Three more suspects arrested over heroin seizure in Seenigama
Three more suspects arrested over heroin seizure in Seenigama
Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent seizure of a stock of heroin in the Seenigama area and the arrest of three individuals. MORE..
Sri Lankan boat with nearly 300kg heroin and ‘Ice’ seized off Maldives
Sri Lankan boat with nearly 300kg heroin and ‘Ice’ seized off Maldives
Six Sri Lankan fishermen along with a fishing vessel carrying nearly 300 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) have been arrested by the Maldivian Coast Guard. MORE..
Leasing facility rates for motor vehicles revised
Leasing facility rates for motor vehicles revised
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in its capacity as the Macroprudential Authority has issued directions to licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks, Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) and Registered Finance Leasing Establishments (RFLEs) for the implementation of maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) ratio...MORE..
Three including woman arrested over Kotahena shooting
Three including woman arrested over Kotahena shooting
Three suspects including a woman have been apprehended in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident that claimed the life of one individual last night (07). MORE..
175 nursing lecturer vacancies to be filled immediately – Health Minister
175 nursing lecturer vacancies to be filled immediately – Health Minister
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has instructed officials to urgently recruit nursing lecturers due to a significant shortage in nursing schools. MORE..
NFF will not join opposition rally on Nov. 21 – Wimal
NFF will not join opposition rally on Nov. 21 – Wimal
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has announced that the party will not participate in the rally organized by a coalition of several opposition parties, scheduled to be held on November 21. MORE..
Three vehicles belonging to Sampath Manamperi seized in Middeniya
Three vehicles belonging to Sampath Manamperi seized in Middeniya
Three vehicles allegedly owned by Sampath Manamperi, who is currently being held under a detention order, have been seized by officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division. MORE..
Ceylon Chamber welcomes Budget 2026, calls for swift implementation of reforms
Ceylon Chamber welcomes Budget 2026, calls for swift implementation of reforms
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the National Budget 2026, stating that it reinforces policy predictability, fiscal consolidation, and disciplined debt management—elements critical for sustaining Sri Lanka’s medium-term reform agenda. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath invites global fintech firm to invest in Sri Lanka
FM Vijitha Herath invites global fintech firm to invest in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said that he held a productive meeting with the CEO of GTN Global and his team. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
2026 Budget reflects unprecedented economic discipline – CCC Chairman
2026 Budget reflects unprecedented economic discipline – CCC Chairman
The 2026 Budget is a budget with unprecedented economic discipline, says Krishan Balendra, Chairman of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC). MORE..