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South Korean ferry runs aground, all 267 people on board rescued
South Korean ferry runs aground, all 267 people on board rescued
All 267 people on board a South Korean passenger ferry that ran aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula on Wednesday were rescued, in an incident that revived memories of the major ferry disaster in 2014 in which 300 people died. MORE..
NPP held Yatiyanthota PS maiden budget defeated
NPP held Yatiyanthota PS maiden budget defeated
The 2026 budget of the Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a margin of four votes. MORE..
Foreigners to face legal action for driving three-wheelers without valid license in Sri Lanka
Foreigners to face legal action for driving three-wheelers without valid license in Sri Lanka
Instructions have been issued to all police stations to initiate legal actions against foreign nationals found driving three-wheelers without a valid driving license, the Police Headquarters stated. MORE..
US–Sri Lanka defense agreement tabled in Parliament for the second time
US–Sri Lanka defense agreement tabled in Parliament for the second time
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara today stated that the defence agreement signed between Sri Lanka and the United States will be tabled in Parliament for the second time. MORE..
Attention drawn towards accurately surveying and mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka
Attention drawn towards accurately surveying and mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka
Attention has been drawn towards the importance of accurately surveying and swiftly completing the mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability in Parliament. MORE..
FM invites Indian filmmakers to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka
FM invites Indian filmmakers to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath invited Indian investors and filmmakers to consider Sri Lanka as a prime destination for film production, events, and hospitality ventures. MORE..
25-30% transgender sex workers in Sri Lanka addicted to drugs, new survey reveals
25-30% transgender sex workers in Sri Lanka addicted to drugs, new survey reveals
A recent survey has revealed that between 25% and 30% of transgender sex workers in the country are addicted to drugs. MORE..
Police constable arrested over drug trafficking
Police constable arrested over drug trafficking
A police constable attached to the Panadura Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has been arrested over alleged involvement in drug trafficking. MORE..
SLFP suspends members who supported NPP to pass 2026 budgets at LG bodies
SLFP suspends members who supported NPP to pass 2026 budgets at LG bodies
The party membership of eight Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) local government councilors have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
Another vessel suspected to be carrying narcotics seized in southern seas
Another vessel suspected to be carrying narcotics seized in southern seas
Another fishing vessel carrying six Sri Lankan fishermen has been taken into custody on suspicion of transporting drugs, police stated. MORE..
Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside
Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside
The COP31 climate meeting is now expected to be held in Turkey after Australia dropped its bid to host the annual event. MORE..
President to launch second phase of ‘A Nation United’ campaign in Hambantota today
President to launch second phase of ‘A Nation United’ campaign in Hambantota today
The Southern Provincial Programme of the ‘A Nation United’ anti-drug campaign is scheduled to be launched in Hambantota today (20). MORE..
IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in history
IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in history
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history this year. MORE..
Train operations on up-country railway line continue to be disrupted
Train operations on up-country railway line continue to be disrupted
Train operations on the up-country railway line continue to be disrupted due to the derailment caused by fallen trees and a landslide between Idalgashinna and Ohiya railway stations, Sri Lanka Railways stated. MORE..
Govt. revises fee levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals
Govt. revises fee levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals
The government has taken steps to revise the fees levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals. MORE..
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, experts say
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, experts say
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, Specialist Respiratory Physician Dr. Duminda Yasaratne at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital stated. MORE..
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Jeffrey Epstein files
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Jeffrey Epstein files
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has signed a bill ordering the release of all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Sri Lanka expresses readiness to further deepen cooperation with EU
Sri Lanka expresses readiness to further deepen cooperation with EU
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra has held constructive discussions with Șerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, the Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South Asia of the European Parliament, together with members of the Delegation. MORE..
Gunman in Kotahena shooting arrested with ‘Ice’ in Hasalaka
Gunman in Kotahena shooting arrested with ‘Ice’ in Hasalaka
The alleged gunman in the shooting incident reported in Kotahena on November 7, has been arrested in Kolongoda, Hasalaka, police stated. MORE..
Energy Ministry budgetary allocation to be debated today
Energy Ministry budgetary allocation to be debated today
The expenditure heads of the Ministry of Energy is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today (20). MORE..
Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300
Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300
Myanmar’s military said Wednesday it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds. MORE..
Three arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 40 mln at BIA
Three arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 40 mln at BIA
A stock of ‘Kush’ cannabis worth Rs. 40 million has been seized by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau at the Airport, last night. MORE..
Showers expected in most provinces after 1pm today
Showers expected in most provinces after 1pm today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central provinces and in the Trincomalee district today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held a constructive meeting in Brussels, Belgium this afternoon with Bernd Lange, Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the International Trade Committee (INTA), and EU GSP+ Rapporteur. MORE..
CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a notice to the public regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..