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Ada Derana wins Bronze Award for ‘Innovative Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Awards
Ada Derana wins Bronze Award for ‘Innovative Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Awards
“Ada Derana” was presented with the Bronze Award in the ‘Innovative Brand of the Year’ category at the 24th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards held in Colombo last night. MORE..
Sri Lankan worker found murdered in Israel – Ambassador
Sri Lankan worker found murdered in Israel – Ambassador
A 38-year-old Sri Lankan national from Galle, who had arrived in Israel two months ago for employment in construction sector, was reportedly found murdered last night (13). MORE..
Warrant issued for ex-NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa’s arrest recalled
Warrant issued for ex-NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa’s arrest recalled
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has recalled the arrest warrant issued on former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa. MORE..
Indian state offers menstrual leave to all working women
Indian state offers menstrual leave to all working women
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, which is also home to some of the world’s biggest IT firms, has become the first in the country to offer paid menstrual leave to all working women in formal jobs. MORE..
Six students from Ruhuna Uni. hospitalised after wasp attack
Six students from Ruhuna Uni. hospitalised after wasp attack
A group of students from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ruhuna have been hospitalized following a wasp attack this morning (14), police reported. MORE..
NPP budget defeated in Padiyathalawa PS vote
NPP budget defeated in Padiyathalawa PS vote
The National People’s Power (NPP) budget has been defeated in the budget vote held at the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
Ex-NPP councilor’s husband arrested with drugs not a principal, says union
Ex-NPP councilor’s husband arrested with drugs not a principal, says union
The Sri Lanka Professional Principals’ Association has issued a statement today (14) clarifying details regarding the alleged school principal who was arrested with narcotics recently. MORE..
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to court
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to court
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa has appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (14) after a warrant was issued for his arrest yesterday. MORE..
| November 14, 2025 10:26 am
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident in Warakapola
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident in Warakapola
A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident early this morning (14) near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo–Kandy main road in the Warakapola Police Division. MORE..
Hotel employee arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist
Hotel employee arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist
A hotel employee has been taken into custody by the Colombo Fort Police following a complaint lodged by a Dutch female tourist regarding the theft of foreign currency from her wallet. MORE..
New Commissioner General of Elections assumes duties
New Commissioner General of Elections assumes duties
Rasika Peiris has assumed duties as the New Commissioner General of Elections, effective from today (14). MORE..
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days, a flex of American military power not seen in Latin America for generations. MORE..
IMF reviewing Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget as US$ 347M tranche expected ‘in coming weeks’
IMF reviewing Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget as US$ 347M tranche expected ‘in coming weeks’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently assessing Sri Lanka’s recently announced 2026 budget—including its ambitious 7 percent growth target—to determine whether it aligns with the conditions of the country’s ongoing bailout program. MORE..
World Diabetes Day to be marked with awareness programs
World Diabetes Day to be marked with awareness programs
The Sri Lanka Diabetes Federation has organized a social service program to be held tomorrow (15) in commemoration of World Diabetes Day, which falls today (14). MORE..
Second reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today
Second reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today
The Second Reading vote of the 2026 Budget is scheduled to be held today (14) at 6 p.m., the Parliament’s Department of Communication announced. MORE..
Two including woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
Two including woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
Two suspects including a woman have been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division, yesterday (13). MORE..
BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
The British Broadcasting Corporation sent a personal apology to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday but said there was no legal basis for him to sue the public broadcaster over a documentary his lawyers called defamatory. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Prevailing rainy conditions are expected to continue in the Northern and Eastern provinces due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance developing to the east of the island, today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Gabon court sentences former first lady and president’s son to 20 years in prison
Gabon court sentences former first lady and president’s son to 20 years in prison
Gabon’s former first lady and her son were sentenced in absentia by a special criminal court to 20 years in prison following a two-day trial in Libreville. MORE..
President claims taxpayer money was previously used to fund extremism
President claims taxpayer money was previously used to fund extremism
President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, alleged that it was disclosed to him, during a discussion with intelligence officers, the manner in which public tax money had previously been spent to fund extremist elements. MORE..
| November 13, 2025 9:18 pm
Two dead, 18 hurt in South Korea after truck crashes into market
Two dead, 18 hurt in South Korea after truck crashes into market
A light truck crashed into a market in South Korea on Thursday, ploughing 150 metres (164 yards) along a passageway lined with stalls before coming to a halt, killing two people and injuring 18, according to emergency officials and media reports. MORE..
Five new foreign envoys present credentials to President Dissanayake
Five new foreign envoys present credentials to President Dissanayake
Three newly appointed Ambassadors and two High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (13). MORE..
Announcement on fertilizer subsidy for Maha season
Announcement on fertilizer subsidy for Maha season
The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, Dhammika Ranatunga, says that there is no reason for concerns regarding delays or non-receipt of the fertilizer subsidy for the ‘Maha’ cultivation season. MORE..
| November 13, 2025 5:11 pm
Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers
Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers
Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka’s cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday. MORE..
Revenue growth expected to slow down in 2026 due to decline in vehicle imports - Draft Report on Appropriation Bill
Revenue growth expected to slow down in 2026 due to decline in vehicle imports - Draft Report on Appropriation Bill
The draft report prepared in accordance with Standing Order 121(5)(i) of Parliament regarding the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2026 was considered at the meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). MORE..