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

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..

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested

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..

Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrives at Bribery Comission

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..

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

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..

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

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..

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

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..

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

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..

Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct

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..

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

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..

Six arrested with 300kg of narcotics in Kirinda

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..

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

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..

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..

Indian PM Modi calls deadly Delhi blast ‘conspiracy’

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..

Donald Trump threatens BBC with legal action over speech edit

Donald Trump threatens BBC with legal action over speech edit

Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC, following criticism over how a speech the US president made was edited and used in a Panorama documentary. MORE..

Czech national drowns in seas off Dikwella

Czech national drowns in seas off Dikwella

A Czech national was reportedly swept away by strong waves while bathing in seas off Dikwella yesterday (10), police stated. MORE..

Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella

Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella

Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court today on charges related to unlawful accumulation of assets. MORE..

Derana Dream Star winner Falan Andrea to perform at 30th Asian Television Awards in Jakarta

Derana Dream Star winner Falan Andrea to perform at 30th Asian Television Awards in Jakarta

Sri Lankan singing sensation and ‘Derana Dream Star - Season 9’ winner Falan Andrea will be representing Sri Lanka at the 30th Asian Television Awards 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. MORE..

Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development

Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, on the sidelines of the TOURISE global summit 2025 in Riyadh. MORE..

Cabinet nod to establish several multi-modal transport hubs across Sri Lanka

Cabinet nod to establish several multi-modal transport hubs across Sri Lanka

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval in principle for the proposal to develop several multi-modal transport hubs on a priority basis. MORE..

World leaders express solidarity with India after deadly Delhi blast

World leaders express solidarity with India after deadly Delhi blast

Several world leaders and foreign envoys have expressed solidarity with India and extended condolences following the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, which claimed eight lives and left several injured. MORE..

Govt striving to improve living standards of plantation workers: PM Harini

Govt striving to improve living standards of plantation workers: PM Harini

The proposal to increase the daily wage of plantation workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,750, marks the beginning of the government’s efforts to ensure fair compensation and improved living standards for those who sustain the country’s plantation industry, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

Another 693 individuals nabbed during island-wide police raids

Another 693 individuals nabbed during island-wide police raids

A total of 693 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday.

Delhi suicide blast: 3 doctors from university detained as India’s NIA takes over probe

Delhi suicide blast: 3 doctors from university detained as India’s NIA takes over probe

As the probe into the blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort deepens, investigators today took three doctors from Faridabad’s Al-Falah University into custody. MORE..

Over 1,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids

Over 1,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids

More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested yesterday under the launch of the nationwide operation to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “A Nation United”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

Customs directed to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees

Customs directed to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees

Sri Lanka Customs today in court (11) agreed to release a batch of BYD vehicles, which had been held by Customs, against bank and company guarantees. MORE..

Third day of 2026 Budget debate in Parliament today

Third day of 2026 Budget debate in Parliament today

Day three of the debate on the Second Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is scheduled to commence in Parliament this morning (11). MORE..

NPP passes inaugural budget of Arachchikattuwa PS with the support of UNP

NPP passes inaugural budget of Arachchikattuwa PS with the support of UNP

The National People’s Power today succeeded in passing the inaugural budget of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha in Puttalam with the support of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..

Maldives confirms seizure of Sri Lankan fishing vessel with narcotics

Maldives confirms seizure of Sri Lankan fishing vessel with narcotics

The Maldivian police have officially confirmed that a Sri Lankan fishing vessel taken into custody by Maldivian security forces within the country’s maritime boundary contained a large quantity of narcotics. MORE..

Former French president Sarkozy released from prison after three weeks

Former French president Sarkozy released from prison after three weeks

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from jail, three weeks into a five-year prison term for taking part in a criminal conspiracy. MORE..

Govt to purchase over 50 vehicles for Prisons Dept.

Govt to purchase over 50 vehicles for Prisons Dept.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to purchase 40 buses, 10 vans, five bowsers and three tractors for the Department of Prisons. MORE..

Increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Western Province

Increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Western Province

Police say there has been a noticeable rise in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Colombo city and across the Western Province. MORE..

Michael Jackson makes history as Thriller hits Top 10 after four decades

Michael Jackson makes history as Thriller hits Top 10 after four decades

Michael Jackson has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 as his iconic song ‘Thriller’ climbs to No. 10 following the 2025 Halloween season. MORE..

Apple delays next version of iPhone Air, the Information reports

Apple delays next version of iPhone Air, the Information reports

Apple will not release the next version of the iPhone Air in the fall of 2026 as previously planned, amid weak sales, the Information reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter. MORE..

Further hearing of corruption case against Keheliya fixed for Dec. 9

Further hearing of corruption case against Keheliya fixed for Dec. 9

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the further hearing of a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Mass Media Keheliya Rambukwella and another defendant on corruption charges to be called on December 09. MORE..

Death toll rises to 12 in suicide attack outside court in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Death toll rises to 12 in suicide attack outside court in Pakistan’s Islamabad

At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan’s capital on Tuesday (November 11, 2025), according to the state media. MORE..

Interim order preventing arrest of ex-army intelligence officer further extended

Interim order preventing arrest of ex-army intelligence officer further extended

The Court of Appeal extended until January 29 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Sri Lanka Army intelligence officer, Colonel K. S. Maddumage, without consulting the Attorney General, in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE..

Another three suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting

Another three suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting

Another three suspects including a woman have been apprehended in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident that killed one individual on Friday, police stated. MORE..

Petition on air pollution control in Jaffna to be heard in January

Petition on air pollution control in Jaffna to be heard in January

A petition requesting the Court of Appeal to order the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Jaffna Municipal Council to formulate a program aimed at reducing air pollution in Jaffna is scheduled to be taken up on January 22, 2026. MORE..

Gold prices increase by around Rs. 8,000 today

Gold prices increase by around Rs. 8,000 today

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

Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 3 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings

Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 3 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings

Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 3 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..

Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law, report

Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law, report

Indian police are probing a deadly car blast in the capital Delhi under a stringent law used to fight “terrorism”, television channels reported on Tuesday, citing a case registered by the police. MORE..

Air quality worsens across Sri Lanka: CEA

Air quality worsens across Sri Lanka: CEA

Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels owing to various factors, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has stated. MORE..

‘Don’t share location-based selfies during trips’ – Police

‘Don’t share location-based selfies during trips’ – Police

The Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler has urged the general public to refrain from posting selfies or other social media updates that reveal their location while on excursions, pilgrimages, or other trips. MORE..

Vimukthi Jayasundara’s ‘Spying Stars’ to get Indian premiere at 56th IFFI

Vimukthi Jayasundara’s ‘Spying Stars’ to get Indian premiere at 56th IFFI

After its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara’s “Spying Stars” is set to have its Indian premiere with a Red-Carpet Gala Screening at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on 22 November 2025. MORE..

Heavy showers above 75mm expected in some areas today

Heavy showers above 75mm expected in some areas today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

Reduction in Govt spending could weaken Sri Lanka’s growth potential - Fitch Ratings

Reduction in Govt spending could weaken Sri Lanka’s growth potential - Fitch Ratings

Shortfalls in implementing planned investment spending could weaken Sri Lankan economy’s growth potential, making longer-term fiscal consolidation more challenging, Fitch Ratings said. MORE..

Six killed in blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan

Six killed in blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan

An explosion has killed at least six people and injured several others outside a court building in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, police say. MORE..

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan but the number of casualties and the cause of the incident were not immediately clear. MORE..

President expresses solidarity with India after Delhi blast

President expresses solidarity with India after Delhi blast

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sent a heartfelt message expressing solidarity with the people of India following the explosion in the Indian capital Delhi that killed at least 12 people and wounded several others yesterday. MORE..

Sri Lanka to enact new Investment Security Act

Sri Lanka to enact new Investment Security Act

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation and Economic Development to formulate a bill to ensure the prevention of nationalization of private properties and also guarantee policy stability related to investments. MORE..