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Cabinet nod given to recruit female Railway Engine Drivers and Station Masters
Cabinet nod given to recruit female Railway Engine Drivers and Station Masters
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval, on policy terms, to recruit female officers to the posts of Railway Engine Driver, Railway Superintendent, Station Master and Railway Supervisory Manager, in accordance with the powers vested in the Cabinet under Sub-Article (1) of Article 55 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. MORE..
UAE’s Foreign Affairs State Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
UAE’s Foreign Affairs State Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri has arrived in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. MORE..
TPA opts out of November 21 Opposition rally
TPA opts out of November 21 Opposition rally
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) has decided not to attend the rally scheduled to be held in Nugegoda on November 21 with the participation of several opposition political parties. MORE..
Ex-Finance Ministry Secretary Charitha Ratwatte arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-Finance Ministry Secretary Charitha Ratwatte arrested by Bribery Commission
A former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Charitha Ratwatte has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), this morning. MORE..
Man injured in Ambalangoda shooting succumbs
Man injured in Ambalangoda shooting succumbs
A businessman who was injured in a shooting incident in Ambalangoda earlier today (04), has succumbed to his injuries, police stated. MORE..
Kerala becomes first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty
Kerala becomes first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty
The southern Indian state of Kerala declared itself free of extreme poverty last Saturday (Nov 1), becoming the first state in the country to achieve the feat. MORE..
Individual injured in shooting near Ambalangoda UC premises
Individual injured in shooting near Ambalangoda UC premises
An individual has been hospitalised after being injured in a shooting incident that took place this morning (04) near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises. MORE..
| November 4, 2025 10:43 am
ASPI crosses 23,000 for the first time
ASPI crosses 23,000 for the first time
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 23,000-point mark for the first time in history, during this morning’s (04) trading session. MORE..
Over 1,200 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 1,200 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
More than 1,200 individuals have been arrested yesterday (03) under the launch of the nationwide operation to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visa applications in August, highest refusal rate globally
Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visa applications in August, highest refusal rate globally
Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges Indian Govt. to secure release of fishermen held in Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu CM urges Indian Govt. to secure release of fishermen held in Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan government to secure the release of all the arrested fishermen along with their boats. MORE..
Unions give govt. deadline to reverse school hours extension decision
Unions give govt. deadline to reverse school hours extension decision
The Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union Alliance has announced that it will give the government time until November 7 to reverse the decision to extend the duration of the school term. MORE..
Govt. has managed to gradually reduce budget deficit – Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe
Govt. has managed to gradually reduce budget deficit – Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe
The current government has been able to systematically reduce the budget deficit, says Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe of the Department of Economics, University of Colombo. MORE..
Three killed, four missing in Nepal avalanche
Three killed, four missing in Nepal avalanche
An avalanche at a mountain base camp in eastern Nepal has killed at least three people and left four foreign climbers missing, a local official told AFP on Monday (Nov 3). MORE..
CID reports surge in complaints on scams through WhatsApp
CID reports surge in complaints on scams through WhatsApp
A rise in complaints concerning money being solicited through WhatsApp messages has been observed, according to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Third phase of excavation at Chemmani mass grave postponed
Third phase of excavation at Chemmani mass grave postponed
The third phase of excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave has been postponed due to rainwater accumulating inside the burial site. MORE..
Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
The Maldives has banned young people born on or after 1 January 2007 from smoking tobacco, becoming the only country in the world to enforce a nationwide generational tobacco prohibition. MORE..
PM Harini meets Vatican FM Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher
PM Harini meets Vatican FM Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See has called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers or thundershowers can be expected at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Northern provinces and in the Trincomalee district after 2.00 p.m. today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Three-wheeler driver killed in accident near Moragahahena
Three-wheeler driver killed in accident near Moragahahena
A three-wheeler driver has died following an accident near the Moragahahena town, where his vehicle overturned and collided with a car, police stated. MORE..
| November 3, 2025 10:26 pm
GovPay processes over Rs. 1 billion in digital payments
GovPay processes over Rs. 1 billion in digital payments
GovPay, a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate digital payments for Sri Lanka’s government services, has successfully processed over Rs. 1 billion in transactions, the Ministry of Digital Economy stated. MORE..
‘Wana Surakuma Joint Operations Centre’ launched to protect Sri Lanka’s forests
‘Wana Surakuma Joint Operations Centre’ launched to protect Sri Lanka’s forests
The ‘Wana Surakuma Joint Operations Centre’, established with the aim of protecting Sri Lanka’s natural forest resources and combating forest crimes, was inaugurated today (03) at the Ministry of Environment premises. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in October top 165,000
Tourist arrivals in October top 165,000
A total of 165,193 tourists have arrived in the country in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
India’s Adani Power opts for arbitration to settle payment dispute with Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power opts for arbitration to settle payment dispute with Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power said on Monday it has opted for an international arbitration process to resolve disputes over Bangladesh’s power supply payments. MORE..
One-day NIC service extended to Kurunegala office
One-day NIC service extended to Kurunegala office
The one-day service for issuing National Identity Cards which was limited to the head office of the Department for Registration of Persons and the Galle office has been extended. MORE..