Govt to suspend issuance of new licences to operate analogue TV channels
The government has decided to suspend the issuance of new licences for the operation of terrestrial analogue television channels in Sri Lanka. MORE..
- No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds
- Recently signed Sri Lanka-US Defence Pact made public
- Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M
- MrBeast and Rockefeller Foundation team up to inspire global youth action
- Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi remanded
- Woman arrested in Moratuwa for illegally acquiring assets remanded
- Five arrested over removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa released on bail
- Terror suspect in Easter Sunday bombings seeking asylum in UK – report
- Two arrested over Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder
- Govt plans to limit rice imports and increase paddy production – Minister
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Govt plans to limit rice imports and increase paddy production – Minister
A discussion aimed at formulating a structured plan to resolve the issues faced by paddy farmers was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Two arrested over Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Ambalangoda Modara Devalaya Committee. MORE..
Terror suspect in Easter Sunday bombings seeking asylum in UK – report
A Islamist terror suspect questioned over the 2019 bombings in Sri Lanka is reportedly seeking asylum in the UK, according to British media reports. MORE..
Five arrested over removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa released on bail
A total of five individuals who were arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa District have been released on bail. MORE..
Woman arrested in Moratuwa for illegally acquiring assets remanded
A woman, who was arrested on charges of purchasing property using money obtained through drug trafficking has been remanded. MORE..
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi remanded
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission, has been remanded until December 09, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Recently signed Sri Lanka-US Defence Pact made public
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka, the Montana National Guard and the United States Coast Guard was signed in Colombo on November 14. MORE..
No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds
The committee appointed to investigate and report on whether any form of sexual harassment had occurred involving a female employee of Parliament has determined that no such incident has taken place. MORE..
Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest
An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. MORE..
CID probes reports that A/L Economics paper has been leaked
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation over reports that the Economics question paper of the ongoing G.C.E. Advanced Level examination has been leaked. MORE..
Cabinet grants approval to procure 3 million rabies vaccine doses
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to award the contract, amounting to Rs. 360 million (without VAT), to procure 3,000,000 inactivated doses of 0.5 ml/1 ml rabies vaccine (for human use) for the prevention of rabies. MORE..
Govt to present draft bill in Parliament to amend Port City Economic Commission Act
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 draft bill in the government gazette notification and present it to Parliament for approval. MORE..
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi arrested
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, has been arrested on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Cabinet grants approval for Sri Lanka to join RCEP trade bloc
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal for Sri Lanka’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and for the completion and submission of the initial questionnaire provided to Sri Lanka as necessary. MORE..
Cabinet approves amended Sri Lanka–Luxembourg double taxation agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to sign the protocol amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. MORE..
Two arrested over Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Ambalangoda Modara Devalaya Committee. MORE..
Terror suspect in Easter Sunday bombings seeking asylum in UK – report
A Islamist terror suspect questioned over the 2019 bombings in Sri Lanka is reportedly seeking asylum in the UK, according to British media reports. MORE..
Five arrested over removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa released on bail
A total of five individuals who were arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa District have been released on bail. MORE..
Woman arrested in Moratuwa for illegally acquiring assets remanded
A woman, who was arrested on charges of purchasing property using money obtained through drug trafficking has been remanded. MORE..
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi remanded
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission, has been remanded until December 09, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Recently signed Sri Lanka-US Defence Pact made public
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka, the Montana National Guard and the United States Coast Guard was signed in Colombo on November 14. MORE..
No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds
The committee appointed to investigate and report on whether any form of sexual harassment had occurred involving a female employee of Parliament has determined that no such incident has taken place. MORE..
Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest
An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. MORE..
CID probes reports that A/L Economics paper has been leaked
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation over reports that the Economics question paper of the ongoing G.C.E. Advanced Level examination has been leaked. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming content for 23 million subscribers. MORE..
Scientists warn modern city life may harm human health and reproductive functions
Scientists warn modern city life may harm human health and reproductive functions
Living in modern cities may not be good for human health, according to evolutionary scientists from Loughborough University in England and the University of Zurich in Switzerland. MORE..
US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral detente boosts prospects for exports of advanced U.S. technology to China. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
First lady Melania Trump on Monday welcomed this year’s official White House Christmas tree, a white fir from a farm in Michigan that arrived by horse-drawn carriage. MORE..
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. MORE..
Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89
Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89
The veteran Indian actor, affectionately known as Bollywood’s He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away earlier today at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. MORE..
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Sports
T20I Tri-Series: Zimbabwe opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe has won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi.
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..
T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan encounter on February 15 in Colombo
India and Pakistan will play each other in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo as per the tournament schedule that will be unveiled by the ICC in Mumbai later today. MORE..
NZ’s Williamson returns for West Indies test series
Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December’s three-test series against West Indies on Monday along with experienced seamer Blair Tickner and young gun Zak Foulkes. MORE..
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed after father suffers heart attack
The highly anticipated wedding ceremony of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal has been postponed after a sudden and distressing family emergency. MORE..
