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Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Heda Oya Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Heda Oya, for a period of 48 hours from 3.30 pm today (26). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:11 pm

Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya

A youth has died in an accident caused by a boat capsizing in Palakudawa, Kalpitiya, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:20 am

Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM

A total of 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 11:22 am

Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded

The former National People’s Power Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura for the possession of heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a school principal in Eppawala, has been further remanded. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 12:11 pm

Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price

The management of a well-known supermarket in the Ratnapura town has admitted to selling locally produced Samba Red Raw Rice at prices higher than the government-controlled price. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:04 am

More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee

The Galle Crime Investigation Division has arrested the main suspect in the murder of the brother-in-law of the criminal ‘Karandeniya Sudda’, who served as the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 3:03 pm

Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament

The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which provides provisions to establish the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka has been presented in Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 10:01 am

Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”

The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and “prioritise qualified Americans” over foreign workers in yet another crackdown on immigration. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 12:58 pm

Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak

The Department of Irrigation has issued a ‘Red’ flood warning for the downstream areas of the Gal Oya. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 1:19 pm

Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:57 am

Road leading to Somawathiya Chaitya closed due to floods

The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road from 4.00 p.m. today (26) due to inundation following the overflowing of the Mahaweli River caused by the prevailing heavy rainfall experienced in the Polonnaruwa District. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:43 pm

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing

Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing, police said Wednesday (Nov 26). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 4:13 pm

Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today

The low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located south of Sri Lanka at around last midnight (November 25).

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:44 am

LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that a large number of Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened this year due to “pent-up demand” following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February and that the demand for vehicle imports is expected to stabilize in coming months. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:02 pm

Fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise, leaving 4 dead

Four people have been killed by a raging fire at a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday that left others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 3:48 pm

Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire rises to 13

A fire spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing 13 people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 7:00 pm

Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions

Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 11:05 am

Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England

20-year-old student Grace Richardson made history when she became the first openly gay Miss England over the weekend. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 4:35 pm

UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General

The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:57 am

Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID

A total of five fishing trawlers reportedly belonging to large-scale drug trafficker Sehan Sathsara alias ‘Dehi Bale’ have been seized. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 1:39 pm

Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo

The Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has arrived at Colombo Harbour today. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 10:48 am

Sri Lanka seeking to enhance country’s international reputation by co-hosting T20 World Cup

Co-hosting the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup is expected to yield numerous advantages, such as enhancing the country’s international reputation and increasing the arrival of foreign tourists, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:49 am

Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 7:34 am

One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA

One lane of the Kandy-Colombo main road near Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 9:15 am

Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Uber Technologies rolled out driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Chinese autonomous-driving firm WeRide on Wednesday, following the tie-up they announced last year. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 3:23 pm

Ex-SJB councillor and 6 others remanded over Tangalle narcotics seizure

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that seven suspects arrested in connection with the smuggling of nearly 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) into Sri Lanka off the coast of Tangalle, be remanded until December 09. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 4:50 pm

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Mahaweli River Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in several areas surrounding the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 3:34 pm

Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions

All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 10:19 am

Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident

A woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a street dog in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 11:47 am

Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed

The pressing need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country has been emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 11:54 am

Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung

Apple Inc. will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 1:28 pm

Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam

A proposal has been submitted to authorities to operate night mail trains during the daytime in areas where wild elephants roam frequently, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMU) has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 7:18 am

Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is expected to provide Rs. 5 billion of its profit to the Consolidated Fund. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:20 am

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:13 pm

UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

Statehood for the Palestinians is a right, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday, while reiterating the call for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian territory. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:45 am

Budget 2026: Ministries of Industry, Science and Technology and Digital Economy allocations to be debated today

The expenditure heads of the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Digital Economy are scheduled to be debated in Parliament today (26). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:44 am

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s largest city, according to UN

Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is the world’s largest urban centre with a population of almost 42 million, according to new research by the United Nations. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 1:58 pm

Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln

Three individuals have been arrested by Police officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 17,850,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 9:50 am

UN AIDS body says Trump’s foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to antiretroviral medicine to block the spread of HIV because of cuts to global programs since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the UN body fighting AIDS says. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:30 am

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics

Happily ever after doesn’t require any complicated maths, the Vatican said on Tuesday -- for Catholics, one spouse is enough. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 11:12 am

Spill gates of Weheragala reservoir opened, pilgrims visiting Kataragama urged to remain vigilant

Spill gates of the Weheragala reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall in the Monaragala district. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 2:15 pm

HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption

Computer and printer maker HP announced Tuesday (Nov 25) a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10 per cent of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence to boost efficiency. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:15 am

Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 12:25 pm

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for the media mogul co-owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant over alleged fraud worth US$930,000, a court official told AFP on Wednesday (Nov 26). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 3:06 pm

Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall

The Irrigation Department has warned that there is a substantial risk of flash flooding in several areas owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 9:51 am

Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, an enhancement of the prevailing showery conditions is expected over the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the next few days from today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 6:31 am

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