Several trade unions announce island-wide strikes over 2027 Budget proposalsSeveral trade unions have decided to launch trade union action in protest against the 2027 Budget proposals presented by the government.Nov 15, 202601:34 PMGLEC digital platform launched in Colombo to connect Sri Lankan entrepreneurs worldwideThe digital platform ‘Global Lankan Entrepreneur Club (GLEC),’ which aims to bring together Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and professionals living across the world on a single digital platform, was launched in Colombo today (15).Nov 15, 202601:03 PMMet Dept. warns depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic stormThe Department of Meteorology has announced that the low-pressure area located to the East of Sri Lanka, in the Bay of Bengal, has developed into a ‘Depression.’Nov 15, 202612:26 PMMet Dept. warns depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic stormThe Department of Meteorology has announced that the low-pressure area located to the East of Sri Lanka, in the Bay of Bengal, has developed into a ‘Depression.’Nov 15, 202612:26 PMClose associate of ‘Jayasekara Chuti’ arrested with heroin in AmbalangodaA close associate of an underworld figure based overseas has been arrested with a stock of heroin in the Ambalangoda area, the Ambalangoda Police said.Nov 15, 202612:14 PMClose associate of ‘Jayasekara Chuti’ arrested with heroin in AmbalangodaA close associate of an underworld figure based overseas has been arrested with a stock of heroin in the Ambalangoda area, the Ambalangoda Police said.Nov 15, 202612:14 PMGovt vets to launch ‘sick leave’ campaign on Nov 17The State Veterinary Surgeons' Association (SVSA) says it has decided to launch a 'sick leave' campaign on November 17, citing several issues, including a shortage of veterinary officers in the public service, lack of facilities and failure to provide adequate allowances through the 2027 Budget.Nov 15, 202612:11 PMGovt vets to launch ‘sick leave’ campaign on Nov 17The State Veterinary Surgeons' Association (SVSA) says it has decided to launch a 'sick leave' campaign on November 17, citing several issues, including a shortage of veterinary officers in the public service, lack of facilities and failure to provide adequate allowances through the 2027 Budget.Nov 15, 202612:11 PMCAA summons LAUGFS Gas officials over recent price hikeThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to summon officials of LAUGFS Gas to seek clarification over the recent increase in domestic gas prices.Nov 15, 202611:41 AMCAA summons LAUGFS Gas officials over recent price hikeThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to summon officials of LAUGFS Gas to seek clarification over the recent increase in domestic gas prices.Nov 15, 202611:41 AMIllegal firearms, traps and explosives seized in ‘Hasthi Sena’ operationA stock of unauthorized firearms, trap guns and explosives has been recovered during a special ‘Hasthi Sena’ operation conducted in the Thirappane area of Anuradhapura, where the tusker ‘Agbo’ frequently roams.Nov 15, 202610:54 AMIllegal firearms, traps and explosives seized in ‘Hasthi Sena’ operationA stock of unauthorized firearms, trap guns and explosives has been recovered during a special ‘Hasthi Sena’ operation conducted in the Thirappane area of Anuradhapura, where the tusker ‘Agbo’ frequently roams.Nov 15, 202610:54 AMTwo suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ and heroin in separate police raidsTwo suspects have been arrested in separate police raids conducted in Narahenpita and Ambalangoda, with the narcotic substances 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin.Nov 15, 202610:53 AMTwo suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ and heroin in separate police raidsTwo suspects have been arrested in separate police raids conducted in Narahenpita and Ambalangoda, with the narcotic substances 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin.Nov 15, 202610:53 AMBahrain's interior ministry issues alerts of potential threatsBahrain issued two separate alerts about potential threats in posts on social media platform X on Sunday, the first such warnings by the Gulf country since September.Nov 15, 202610:11 AMBahrain's interior ministry issues alerts of potential threatsBahrain issued two separate alerts about potential threats in posts on social media platform X on Sunday, the first such warnings by the Gulf country since September.Nov 15, 202610:11 AMAt the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges againWhen President Donald Trump's administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential policies.Nov 15, 202609:26 AMAt the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges againWhen President Donald Trump's administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential policies.Nov 15, 202609:26 AMNearly one in five Sri Lankans suffering from diabetes – Dy MinisterNearly 19% of Sri Lanka’s population is suffering from diabetes, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated.Nov 15, 202609:12 AMNearly one in five Sri Lankans suffering from diabetes – Dy MinisterNearly 19% of Sri Lanka’s population is suffering from diabetes, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated.Nov 15, 202609:12 AMNearly Rs. 900 billion spent annually on public sector salaries, Minister saysThe government currently spends nearly Rs. 900 billion annually solely on the payment of public sector salaries, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.Nov 15, 202608:47 AMNearly Rs. 900 billion spent annually on public sector salaries, Minister saysThe government currently spends nearly Rs. 900 billion annually solely on the payment of public sector salaries, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.Nov 15, 202608:47 AMRevolver & live ammunition seized during police search in ThambuttegamaA foreign-manufactured revolver, five rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle have been taken into police custody following an incident reported in the Thambuttegama Police Division.Nov 15, 202608:46 AMRevolver & live ammunition seized during police search in ThambuttegamaA foreign-manufactured revolver, five rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle have been taken into police custody following an incident reported in the Thambuttegama Police Division.Nov 15, 202608:46 AMHamas says senior armed commander killed in Israeli strikeHamas' armed wing said on Sunday that a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been killed in an Israeli airstrike.Nov 15, 202608:07 AMHamas says senior armed commander killed in Israeli strikeHamas' armed wing said on Sunday that a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been killed in an Israeli airstrike.Nov 15, 202608:07 AMUK's Prince William to be joined by wife Kate for visit to IndiaKate, Britain's Princess of Wales, will undertake her biggest foreign trip since having treatment for cancer when she joins her husband Prince William in India for his annual Earthshot Prize awards this week.Nov 15, 202608:02 AMUK's Prince William to be joined by wife Kate for visit to IndiaKate, Britain's Princess of Wales, will undertake her biggest foreign trip since having treatment for cancer when she joins her husband Prince William in India for his annual Earthshot Prize awards this week.Nov 15, 202608:02 AMGovt. interventions underway to ensure the well-being of girl and infant found in Knuckles – MinisterThe Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says instructions have been issued to the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary government interventions to safeguard the future well-being of the 15-year-old girl and the infant...Nov 15, 202607:42 AMGovt. interventions underway to ensure the well-being of girl and infant found in Knuckles – MinisterThe Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says instructions have been issued to the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary government interventions to safeguard the future well-being of the 15-year-old girl and the infant...Nov 15, 202607:42 AMUS aviation shutdown blamed on L3 Harris installed routerA massive, nearly five-hour shutdown of the US aviation system that has disrupted more than 20,000 flights since Friday may have been the fault of a single router installed by government contractor L3Harris, government officials said Saturday.Nov 15, 202606:55 AMUS aviation shutdown blamed on L3 Harris installed routerA massive, nearly five-hour shutdown of the US aviation system that has disrupted more than 20,000 flights since Friday may have been the fault of a single router installed by government contractor L3Harris, government officials said Saturday.Nov 15, 202606:55 AMUPDATENEWS ALERTFormer MP M.K. Sivajilingam passes awayFormer Member of Parliament and Valvetithurai Urban Council chairman M.K. Sivajilingam has passed away at the age of 69.Nov 15, 202606:40 AMUPDATENEWS ALERTFormer MP M.K. Sivajilingam passes awayFormer Member of Parliament and Valvetithurai Urban Council chairman M.K. Sivajilingam has passed away at the age of 69.Nov 15, 202606:40 AMSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island todayThe low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal, to the east of Sri Lanka, was located approximately 600 km east of Trincomalee, according to the Department of Meteorology.Nov 15, 202606:35 AMSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island todayThe low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal, to the east of Sri Lanka, was located approximately 600 km east of Trincomalee, according to the Department of Meteorology.Nov 15, 202606:35 AMLAUGFS Gas CEO explains reasons behind recent price increaseThe decision to increase LAUGFS Gas prices was made to offset rising costs resulting from increases in global gas prices, freight charges, insurance premiums, and exchange rate fluctuations, according to the company’s Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nalinda Kurukulasooriya.Nov 14, 202609:40 PMLAUGFS Gas CEO explains reasons behind recent price increaseThe decision to increase LAUGFS Gas prices was made to offset rising costs resulting from increases in global gas prices, freight charges, insurance premiums, and exchange rate fluctuations, according to the company’s Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nalinda Kurukulasooriya.Nov 14, 202609:40 PM