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Seven migrants rescued after Mediterranean shipwreck leaves 42 presumed dead

Seven men have survived being lost at sea for six days after their dinghy capsized in the Mediterranean, with 42 people presumed dead, the International Organisation for Migration has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 9:10 am

Ukraine ministers resign over major corruption scandals

Ukraine’s energy and justice ministers resigned on Wednesday over their alleged involvement in a sweeping corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 7:40 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces in next few days, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 6:41 am

Nugegoda rally on Nov. 21 to remind govt of its promises - Namal

The public rally against the government, scheduled to be held in Nugegoda on November 21, is intended to remind the government of the promises it made to the people, says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 12:44 pm

SLC confirms Pakistan tour will continue despite players raising security concerns

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed that its ongoing tour of Pakistan will continue as scheduled, dismissing speculation of a pullout following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 6:54 am

Advocates for animal welfare urges govt. action on rising stray dog population

The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concern over the rising number of dog bites in the country, citing a significant increase in the stray dog population. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 10:45 am

Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license

Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 9:42 am

Sheikh Hasina sets conditions for return to Bangladesh, accuses Yunus of degrading ties with India

Ousted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her return home hinges on the restoration of “participatory democracy”, lifting of the ban on the Awami League and the conduct of free, fair and inclusive elections. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 11:56 am

Two associates of ‘Loku Patty’ arrested with cash and heroin

The Aluthgama Police have arrested two associates of a notorious criminal known as ‘Loku Patty’, seizing Rs. 2.6 million in illicit cash, a stock of heroin, a motorcycle, and two mobile phones. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 11:42 am

US President Trump signs govt funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 9:57 am

Arrest warrant issued for former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa

Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today issued a warrant for the arrest of the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa for failure to appear before the court over an incident involving a false complaint. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 12:30 pm

Passenger bus plunges into a ravine in southern Peru killing at least 37

A passenger bus fell into a deep ravine early Wednesday after crashing with another vehicle in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 8:35 am

Police obtain 07-day detention order for Kirinda drug haul suspects

The Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to detain and interrogate the suspects arrested in connection with the Kirinda drug haul seizure for seven days. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 8:31 am

Sri Lanka extends condolences over fatal military plane crash in Türkiye

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Türkiye following the tragic military plane crash in Georgia. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 9:03 am

Sri Lankan crew remanded in Maldives until trial in record 350kg drug bust case

The Criminal Court Wednesday (12) ordered the detention of five Sri Lankan men until the conclusion of their trial in connection with the seizure of 350 kilograms of illicit drugs from a Sri Lankan vessel intercepted in Maldivian waters last week. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 11:02 am

Gold prices increase by Rs. 10,000 in Sri Lanka

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 12:10 pm

Committee report on repeal of PTA submitted to Justice Minister

President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne, chair of the committee appointed to review and make recommendations on the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has officially handed over the committee’s report and recommendations to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 9:40 am

Trump set to sign bill to end longest ever US shutdown after funding deal passes Congress

The shutdown, which started on 1 October, has disrupted the lives of millions of Americans as all non-essential parts of government have been frozen. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 13, 2025 7:35 am

Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband remanded

The former National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura with heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a school principal in Eppawala, has been remanded until November 26 by the Thambuththegama Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 1:13 pm

Apple is selling a $230 iPhone pocket inspired by a ‘piece of cloth’

The tech giant is getting in on the trend of people wearing their phones and tapping a luxury fashion brand for its latest collaboration. Apple plans to release this week a special-edition iPhone pocket designed in collaboration with the high-end Japanese brand Issey Miyake. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 7:53 am

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 (12), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 6:30 am

Six arrested with 300kg of narcotics in Kirinda

Six individuals have been arrested with over 300 kilograms of narcotic substances in the Kirinda area. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 6:54 am

Turkey confirms 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; inspections ongoing

Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia a day earlier, marking the NATO member’s deadliest military incident since 2020. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 2:50 pm

Indian PM Modi calls deadly Delhi blast ‘conspiracy’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Nov 11) called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital a “conspiracy”, vowing those responsible will face justice. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 6:43 am

Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga produced before court

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (12). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 1:04 pm

Woman dead, two others injured in Gelioya accident

A woman has died while two others have sustained injuries in an accident reported in Karamada, Gelioya this afternoon (12). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 2:07 pm

US has to bring in talent from around the world: President Trump on H-1B visa

US President Donald Trump appeared to defend the H-1B visa programme, saying America has to bring in talent from around the world as it does not have “certain talents” in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 12:19 pm

Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct

Squid Game star O Yeong-Su has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges by a court in South Korea. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 10:20 am

More details revealed on Kirinda drug haul seizure; 8 suspects, 6 vehicles in custody

The Police Western Province North Crimes Division arrested eight suspects along with over 300 kilograms of narcotic substances that were being transported by land earlier this morning (12), following a special operation carried out on the Andagalawella Beach in Kirinda. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 1:35 pm

Chinese ‘cryptoqueen’ jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam

A Chinese woman who was found with 5 billion pounds ($6.6 billion) in Bitcoin after defrauding more than 128,000 people in China in a Ponzi scheme was sentenced by a UK court on Tuesday to over 11 years in prison. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 4:39 pm

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrives at Bribery Comission

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 9:15 am

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 9:41 am

Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), earlier today (12) on allegations of misappropriating public funds, has been granted bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 2:41 pm

PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years

PayPal said on Wednesday it is re-launching in the United Kingdom for customers to shop online and in stores, nearly two years after it restructured its operations there following Brexit. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 2:50 pm

SJB’s Sameera Dhanushka appointed to Weligama PS following chairman’s death

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued announcing the appointment of Sameera Dhanushka De Silva of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) as a member of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, representing Ward No. 07, Midigama West. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 9:08 am

No threat to Sri Lanka from blasts in India and Pakistan – Minister Wijepala

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala claims that there is no security threat to Sri Lanka from the recent explosions that occurred in India and Pakistan. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 7:34 am

Thalawa bus accident caused by driver’s negligence, police tell court

The driver of the bus who was arrested and produced before the court over the bus accident that took place near the Jaya Ganga area in Thalawa, which claimed the life of a school student and caused serious and minor injuries to nearly 40 other passengers, has been remanded until November 18 by the Thambuththegama Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 10:40 am

Sabrina Carpenter to lead ‘Alice in Wonderland’-inspired musical at Universal

Sabrina Carpenter is headed to the movies. The pop star will lead her first major studio feature with a new musical at Universal Pictures. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 4:39 pm

Two suspects including Aava Gang’s leader ‘Vinod’ arrested

Two suspects including ‘Vinod,’ believed to be the leader of the notorious criminal gang operating in the Northern Province, known as ‘Aava Gang’, have been arrested by Chunnakam Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 11:54 am

Insurance scheme for seed paddy production farms

An insurance scheme has been planned to provide coverage for paddy cultivation in seed paddy production farms, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 11:34 am

Pokemon theme park PokePark Kanto to open in Japan in February 2026

Pokemon lovers, here’s some good news. The first-ever permanent outdoor Pokemon theme park, PokePark Kanto, will officially open its doors on Feb 5, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 3:06 pm

Endangered leopard killed by poachers in Wellawaya

A leopard belonging to a rare and endangered species has been shot and killed in Migaha Ara within the Buduruwagala Reservoir. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 3:50 pm

Dambulla PS heats up over big onion prices

The opposition members of the Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha attended today’s (12) council meeting wearing garlands made of locally produced big onions. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 4:52 pm

‘Dambulla Thunders’ owner indicted over alleged LPL match-fixing

The owner of the “Dambulla Thunders” franchise, Tamim Rahman was served indictment today (12) before the Colombo High Court for allegedly influencing a cricketer who participated in last year’s Lanka Premier League (LPL) cricket tournament to engage in match-fixing. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 11:49 am

CCB to destroy 5,000 coconut trees in Matara due to wilt disease

The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has decided to cut down and destroy about 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara District, due to the rapid spread of the coconut root (wilt) disease. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 3:37 pm

Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion

Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has surpassed the revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion set for the year 2025, yesterday (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 2:26 pm

Police confirm 345kg of ‘Ice’ seized in Kirinda drug bust

Police have confirmed that a total of 345 kilograms of the narcotic substance “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine) were recovered following the arrest of eight suspects during a special operation conducted in Kirinda this morning (12). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 4:07 pm

Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security

Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 8:07 am

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled parts of Cyprus on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 4:21 pm

Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to form joint business council

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced the establishment of the historic Sri Lanka–Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic relations between the two nations. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 12, 2025 9:09 am

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