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Private bus overturns in Thalawa, injuring 20 persons including children

Around 20 people have sustained injuries in an accident that occurred when a private bus overturned at the Jayaganga Junction of Thalawa, Anuradhapura, the Police Media Division stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 1:38 pm

Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake’s writ petition to be taken up in Jan.

The Court of Appeal today ordered that the writ petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake —seeking an order preventing his arrest by police over an incident that occurred within the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises—be taken up once again on January 14, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 4:52 pm

Six sentenced to death over 2015 double murder in Padiyathalawa

The Ampara High Court today (10) sentenced six individuals to death in connection with a murder that took place on April 14, 2015. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 4:01 pm

Prisons Dept. launches probe into viral video on social media

The Department of Prisons has initiated an investigation into a video circulating widely on social media, which appears to show an inmate reportedly identified as a notorious underworld figure, freely using a mobile phone within a prison premises. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 1:22 pm

US flight delays, cancellations accelerate as air traffic controller shortages surge

Hundreds of thousands of travelers had their flights delayed or canceled on Sunday in the worst day for disruptions since the start of a U.S. government shutdown, as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of worse to come in the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 4:50 pm

Farmers stage protest, halt agricultural activities citing 2026 Budget neglect

Farmers across several areas, including Welimada and Uva Paranagama, have withdrawn from agricultural activities today (10), alleging that the government has failed to provide reasonable solutions to their issues and that the 2026 Budget has neglected the agricultural sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 2:58 pm

Consignment of perfumes worth Rs. 100 million smuggled from Dubai seized

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a consignment of perfumes worth around Rs. 100 million that were illegally brought into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 5:20 pm

A/L paper marking could begin before the completion of exam: Exams Chief

A decision has been taken to paper marking activities before the conclusion of the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination, the Department of Examinations has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 5:56 pm

Philippines hit by ‘intense’ typhoon as nearly a million evacuate

Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, where more than 900,000 people have been evacuated and two people have died. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 8:40 am

Over 1,200 arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

A total of 1,284 suspects were arrested during 1,000 island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (10) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 12:42 pm

Namal Rajapaksa visits SLFP headquarters for the first time in ten years

A group from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), including its National Organizer Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa visited the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today (10) — for the first time in nearly ten years. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 7:24 pm

Salman Rushdie is being honored with a Dayton peace prize lifetime achievement award

Salman Rushdie was among the honorees Sunday at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize event in Ohio, receiving a lifetime achievement award after publishing his first work of fiction since being stabbed on a New York lecture stage three years ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 9:49 am

Thailand suspends Cambodia ‘peace deal’

Thailand says it is suspending the implementation its “peace deal” with neighbouring Cambodia over a disputed border - just two weeks after Donald Trump presided over its signing. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 7:37 pm

Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman President Suharto

Indonesia awarded the title of national hero on Monday (Nov 10) to late President Suharto, who was forced out of office in 1998 by violent protests that ended a three-decade rule marred by accusations of mass human rights violations, corruption and nepotism. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 11:57 am

Ex-Minister Keheliya, wife and daughter arrive at Bribery Commission

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and a daughter have appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 11:09 am

Sri Lanka supports ‘Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism’

The government of Sri Lanka has extended its support to the “Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism” at the 26th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 8:49 pm

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

The U.S. Senate on Sunday moved forward on a measure aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a now 40-day shutdown that has sidelined federal workers, delayed food aid and snarled air travel. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 11:25 am

Eight dead in explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station at India’s capital Delhi on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured several others, officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 8:08 pm

Top BBC bosses resign after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech

The head of the BBC and the British broadcaster’s top news executive both resigned Sunday after criticism of the way the organization edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 6:58 am

Thalawa Bus Accident: One dead, nearly 40 injured

An individual has been confirmed to have died while about 40 others have been injured in the bus accident reported in Thalawa, Anuradhapura, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 2:12 pm

Sri Lanka to send 3,500 on Hajj pilgrimage in 2026

The government of Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage with Saudi Arabian officials in Jeddah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 5:32 pm

Petition filed against operation to drive wild elephants into reserves dismissed

The Court of Appeal today (10) dismissed without hearing a writ petition filed by the Vinivida Foundation, seeking to suspend the ongoing operation by wildlife authorities to drive away wild elephants that have entered villages into forest reserves in Hambantota. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 3:35 pm

India-Sri Lanka military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ begins in Karnataka

India and Sri Lanka today (10) kick-started a two-week military exercise in Karnataka’s Belagavi as part of efforts to enhance interoperability, PTI reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 9:29 pm

Second day of 2026 Budget debate to begin today

The second day of the debate on the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 is scheduled to commence today (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 7:46 am

14 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Fourteen Indian fishermen accused of poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters have been arrested in seas off Northern province, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 2:52 pm

Hundreds turn out for anti-pollution protest in Delhi

Hundreds of people in Delhi took to the streets on Sunday to protest against pollution as air quality continues to worsen in India’s capital and surrounding areas. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 2:57 pm

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..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 2:08 pm

US Senate poised to take first steps to end 40-day shutdown

The United States Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 7:24 am

2024 Auditor General’s annual report handed over to Speaker

The Annual Report of the Auditor General for the year 2024 has been handed over to the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne by the Acting Auditor General, G.H.D. Dharmapala, at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 3:37 pm

Tourist arrivals in November top 60,000

A total of 61,890 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 7:58 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., today (10), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 6:28 am

Man dies after on-field accident during cricket match in Minuwangoda

A 41-year-old man has reportedly died following an accident during a cricket match at a playground in the Aluthepola area of Minuwangoda. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 9:30 am

Several injured in bus-lorry accident on Buttala-Monaragala road

Several individuals have sustained injuries when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) collided with a lorry at the eleventh post area on the Buttala - Monaragala main road this afternoon (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 4:16 pm

Nepal police arrest more than 400 over September protests

Nepal’s police have arrested 423 people accused of crimes ranging from murder to vandalism during a deadly mass uprising in September that toppled the government, according to police data released on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 6:56 pm

Steering Committee to be established to digitize healthcare service in Sri Lanka

A special discussion was held under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa on the establishment of a Steering Committee to digitally transform Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 9:27 am

ADB approves $100 million to strengthen macroeconomic resilience, transparency in Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to build on Sri Lanka’s progress toward macroeconomic stability and to help achieve sustainable growth following the economic crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 10:44 am

2025 GCE A/L exam to begin today at over 2,300 centres

The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination is scheduled to commence today at 2,362 examination centres across the island, with 340,525 candidates expected to sit for the exams. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 6:45 am

Driver of bus involved in Thalawa accident arrested

The driver of the private bus involved in this morning’s accident in Thalawa, Anuradhapura has been arrested, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 6:27 pm

Three workers including 2 Sri Lankans found dead at fish farm in South Korea

Three workers were found dead at a land-based fish farm in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province, in South Korea, prompting a police investigation. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 10, 2025 1:28 pm

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:27 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 12:40 pm

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:01 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 10:37 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:28 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:14 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 11:43 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 11:13 am

‘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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 12:24 pm

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:55 am

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..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:59 am

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