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..
- More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee
- Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
- Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
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- Fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise, leaving 4 dead
- Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing
- Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England
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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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Technology
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..
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
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..
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
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..
MrBeast and Rockefeller Foundation team up to inspire global youth action
MrBeast and Rockefeller Foundation team up to inspire global youth action
One of the most storied American philanthropies is teaming up with the internet’s biggest creator to instill young people with a concern for what they call the world’s “most vulnerable” populations. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
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..
One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
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..
Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M
Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold. MORE..
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Sports
FIFA announces procedures for 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA has announced the procedures of the final draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, the United States, on December 5. MORE..
Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka thrashes Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
Pathum Nissanka spearheaded Sri Lanka to defeat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Sri Lanka restricts Zimbabwe to 146/5
Zimbabwe posted a below-par 146/5 in the allotted 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Zimbabwe opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
Shohei Ohtani set to play for champion Japan again in WBC
Shohei Ohtani, a two-time World Series champion, will attempt to add a second World Baseball Classic title to his haul when he competes for the defending champion Japanese team again next year. MORE..
