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NPP defeated in Hakmana cooperative society election

The common opposition has secured victory in the election held to appoint a new Board of Directors and General Assembly representatives for the Hakmana Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 3:01 pm

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity

A special tribunal in Dhaka has convicted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity for her violent crackdown on student-led protests last year.

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 1:32 pm

At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed

A bridge at a mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 9:24 am

Another woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident

Another woman has been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 8:02 am

GMOA to launch trade union action today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to commence trade union action from 8 a.m. today (17), based on several demands. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 7:15 am

Ex-minister Keheliya and family served indictments over three cases

Four defendants including former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella and his daughter have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in two separate cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 12:57 pm

Tom Cruise accepts honorary Oscar as he describes filmmaking as ‘who I am’

Tom Cruise accepted an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards, delivering an emotional speech about his lifelong passion for filmmaking. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 1:10 pm

Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Former Minister Mervyn Silva today (17) pleaded not guilty before the Colombo High Court of the indictments filed against him by the Bribery Commission, which accused him of illegally acquiring assets while serving as a minister. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 3:51 pm

‘Police acted for protection of Buddha statue’: Minister responds to tense situation in Trincomalee

The decision to remove the Buddha statue from the premises of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee was taken as a precautionary measure, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated in Parliament today. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 2:17 pm

Ex-Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse arrives at Bribery Commission

Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ajith Rajapakse has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 10:16 am

GMOA calls emergency executive committee meeting to discuss future course of action

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that following the discussion held with the President, an emergency Executive Committee meeting and a Central Committee meeting will be convened, during which future actions will be discussed. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 3:20 pm

Saudi bus crash: Death toll climbs to 45, only one survivor

At least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia, the city police chief said on Monday, citing preliminary information. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 2:16 pm

Govt signs agreement to secure US$ 300 million loan from ADB

The government today (17) signed loan agreements to obtain US$ 300 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 4:26 pm

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over brutal protests crackdown

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister, has been sentenced to death after being convicted of crimes against humanity. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 2:26 pm

GMOA representatives hold discussions with President

A group of representatives of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), which began a trade union action this morning (17) based on several demands, has arrived at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 11:03 am

Former GSMB Chairman Anura Walpola arrested by Bribery Commission

The former Chairman of the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau (GSMB), Anura Walpola, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 10:19 am

SJB councillor arrested with cannabis in Badulla

A member of the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been arrested by the Badulla Galauda Police in Pallewatte while in possession of 86 grams of cannabis. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 11:37 am

Sheikh Hasina calls court verdict ‘biased and politically motivated’

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday delivered her first reaction to the death sentence handed to her by the International Crimes Tribunal, calling the ruling “biased, politically motivated” and issued by a “rigged tribunal with no democratic mandate”. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 3:24 pm

Former GSMB Chairman Anura Walpola granted bail

Former Chairman of the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau (GSMB), Anura Walpola, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after being arrested earlier today (17) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 1:43 pm

Elon Musk reclaims top spot as ‘world’s richest’ as Larry Ellison’s $101B AI gain evaporates

The title of ‘world’s richest person’ has become a revolving door, but for a brief, stunning moment in September, it swung in a surprising direction. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 2:52 pm

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 2 million in 2025

The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed 2 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 2:11 pm

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 6:37 am

Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict

Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 6:45 am

Horrific bus-tanker crash kills at least 35 in Saudi Arabia

At least 35 people died in the early hours of Monday (local time) after a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia crashed into a diesel tanker. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 11:31 am

Two dead, teenager missing in separate drowning incidents

Multiple drowning incidents were reported across the country yesterday (16), police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 9:16 am

Budget 2026: Second day of Committee Stage Debate commences

The second day of the debate on the Committee Stage or the Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech, has commenced today (17) under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the House. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 17, 2025 10:14 am

CAA seals warehouse in Wattala over imported dried chillies unsuitable for consumption

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has sealed a warehouse in Wattala where a stock of dried chillies suspected to be unfit for human consumption was being stored. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 8:48 am

Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain

Violent weather brought on by Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 3:46 pm

Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli border wall

Lebanon has said it will file a complaint to the UN Security Council over Israel’s construction of a concrete wall along the southern border that Beirut says extends beyond the UN-mapped Blue Line. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 1:02 pm

GMOA to launch trade union action tomorrow

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch trade union action from tomorrow (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 10:43 am

US immigration raids begin in Charlotte, North Carolina

US Federal authorities conducted raids on Saturday in the banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Homeland Security said, expanding its crackdown on illegal immigration to the U.S. South. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 2:24 pm

Leonid meteor shower to dazzle Sri Lankan skies today

The Leonid meteor shower, the largest meteor shower visible in 2025 can be observed at midnight today (16) and early tomorrow morning, says Astronomer and Senior Lecturer Gihan Weerasekara. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 11:51 am

PM Harini participates in Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony

The 81st Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was commemorated today at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 4:23 pm

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings reach US$ 2.65 bln in first ten months of 2025

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported that total tourism earnings for the first ten months of 2025 amounted to US$ 2,659 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 10:12 am

Man arrested with firearm and ammunition in Chilaw

An individual has been arrested for being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license by the Chilaw Divisional Investigation Unit. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 11:10 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that the low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island has developed into a low-pressure system. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 6:16 am

Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday

The final rites of the late Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra will be held at the Samanala Stadium in Galle on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 6:18 pm

Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall

An ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains for the next 24 hours has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 1:57 pm

Israel reiterates opposition to Palestinian state before UN vote

Israel on Sunday reaffirmed its opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, a day before the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a U.S.-backed resolution supporting the so-called 20-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas later condemned the remarks, saying they revealed Israel’s “expansionist tendencies.” MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 7:00 pm

Businessman arrested in Kurana with foreign-made firearm

A businessman has been arrested in Kurana, Negombo with a foreign-made firearm approximately 6 inches in length, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 3:18 pm

Another 1,100 persons arrested in anti-drug raids

More than 1,100 individuals have been arrested yesterday (15) during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “A Nation United”. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 12:30 pm

Youth drowns while bathing in seas off Galle Face Green

One of the two individuals who were rescued and hospitalized after being swept away by currents while bathing at the Galle Face beach in Colombo has passed away. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 6:33 pm

Viral video of sexual assault attempt on female tourist: Suspect, father of one, arrested

A 25-year-old individual, a father of one, has been arrested on charges of an attempted sexual assault of a foreign national woman in the Thirukkovil area, after a video of the incident was widely circulated on social media. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 9:18 pm

Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms

People granted asylum in the UK will have to wait 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently, under plans due to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 11:26 am

Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as ‘Gen Z’ protests gain momentum

A few thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest growing crime, corruption and impunity in a protest organized by members of Generation Z, but which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 16, 2025 6:48 am

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