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US has to bring in talent from around the world: President Trump on H-1B visa
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..
Two suspects including Aava Gang’s leader ‘Vinod’ arrested
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..
‘Dambulla Thunders’ owner indicted over alleged LPL match-fixing
‘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..
Sri Lanka and Latvia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons
Sri Lanka and Latvia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons
In a move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in consular and legal affairs, Sri Lanka and Latvia have signed the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi. MORE..
Insurance scheme for seed paddy production farms
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..