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Age-appropriate sex education should be introduced for school children: PM Harini
Age-appropriate sex education should be introduced for school children: PM Harini
An age-appropriate sex education program should be introduced for children in order to prevent sexual misconduct and abuse, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
| November 9, 2025 10:44 pm
Drug circulation in Colombo significantly widespread than previously thought: Minister
Drug circulation in Colombo significantly widespread than previously thought: Minister
Over 800 complaints related to drug use, sale and trafficking have been lodged through the 1818 hotline, introduced to provide information regarding drug trafficking in schools, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s reserves dip slightly in October
Sri Lanka’s reserves dip slightly in October
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets recorded a marginal decline in October 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Saudi issues commemorative stamps to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka
Saudi issues commemorative stamps to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka
Saudi Arabia has issued commemorative stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. MORE..
Japan observes tiny tsunami following 6.7 magnitude quake
Japan observes tiny tsunami following 6.7 magnitude quake
Japan said on Sunday (Nov 9) evening that tiny tsunami waves hit its northern Pacific coast after an offshore 6.7-magnitude earthquake. MORE..
Sri Lanka reaffirms unwavering support to Palestine cause
Sri Lanka reaffirms unwavering support to Palestine cause
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s traditional and unwavering support to the Palestine cause. MORE..
Three including two sisters arrested over heroin trafficking operation
Three including two sisters arrested over heroin trafficking operation
Three individuals, a male and two females, have been arrested by the police in connection with a heroin trafficking operation. MORE..
Feedback on amendments to Finance Business Act accepted till Nov. 30: CBSL
Feedback on amendments to Finance Business Act accepted till Nov. 30: CBSL
The general public has been requested to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011. MORE..
Myanmar junta says demolishing 150 scam hub buildings
Myanmar junta says demolishing 150 scam hub buildings
Myanmar’s military said on Sunday (Nov 9) it was demolishing nearly 150 buildings in a crackdown on a notorious internet scam compound bordering Thailand - including a gym, a spa and a karaoke parlour. MORE..
Police foil drug operation in Maharagama, six arrested
Police foil drug operation in Maharagama, six arrested
A total of six individuals, including the main suspect have been arrested for packaging and distributing crystal methamphetamine at a house in Pannipitiya, Maharagama, police stated. MORE..
Sri Lankan arrested in Rameswaram after traveling to India via boat
Sri Lankan arrested in Rameswaram after traveling to India via boat
A Sri Lankan has been arrested in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu for allegedly entering India illegally, India media reports said. MORE..
2025 A/L Exam: Strict laws to prevent examination malpractices
2025 A/L Exam: Strict laws to prevent examination malpractices
All necessary preparations have been completed for the conduct of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination, which begins tomorrow, the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..
| November 9, 2025 5:18 pm
Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for ‘super typhoon’
Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for ‘super typhoon’
More than 900,000 people have been evacuated in the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Fung-wong, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening. MORE..
Man held in Puttalam with 3kg of ‘ICE’
Man held in Puttalam with 3kg of ‘ICE’
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) in Mullai Nagar, Puttalam. MORE..
JSC revises qualifications for Magistrate recruitment
JSC revises qualifications for Magistrate recruitment
The Judicial Service Commission has decided to amend the qualifications for recruitment to the position of Magistrate in the Judicial Service. MORE..
1 dead, 6 rescued, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand coast
1 dead, 6 rescued, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand coast
Hundreds were missing on Sunday after a boat sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, as 10 survivors and one body were recovered, the Malaysian maritime authority said. MORE..
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender - Minister
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender - Minister
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers, who are evading arrest and currently residing in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to the authorities. MORE..
| November 9, 2025 3:11 pm
Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued
Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan today, shaking buildings across Iwate Prefecture. MORE..
Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama
Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama
A woman has been arrested for the possession of 6 kilograms of heroin in Seenigama, police stated. MORE..
Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days
Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days. MORE..
Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel
Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel
A special team of Sri Lankan security forces has departed for the Maldives to investigate a fishing vessel transporting drugs and its crew, who were taken into custody by Maldivian security forces. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target
Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target
Sri Lanka Customs says it is on track to meet its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days. MORE..
| November 9, 2025 12:40 pm
‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being
‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being
The ‘Sarvajana Trust’, established to further the vision of setting up an entrepreneurial state and a happy nation, was inaugurated recently in Colombo. MORE..
| November 9, 2025 12:24 pm
Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda
Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda
A fire has reportedly broken out at a row of shops in Ambalangoda, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Welfare Benefits Board issues notice to ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries
Welfare Benefits Board issues notice to ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information updates for the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit scheme have now commenced. MORE..