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Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak
Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak
The Department of Irrigation has issued a ‘Red’ flood warning for the downstream areas of the Gal Oya. MORE..
Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”
Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”
The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and “prioritise qualified Americans” over foreign workers in yet another crackdown on immigration. MORE..
Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’
Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram. MORE..
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded
The former National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura for the possession of heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a school principal in Eppawala, has been further remanded. MORE..
Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed
Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed
The pressing need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country has been emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. MORE..
Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident
Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident
A woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a street dog in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9. MORE..
Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM
Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM
A total of 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo
Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo
The Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has arrived at Colombo Harbour today. MORE..
Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions
Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions
All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced. MORE..
Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament
Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which provides provisions to establish the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln
Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln
Three individuals have been arrested by Police officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 17,850,000. MORE..
One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA
One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA
One lane of the Kandy-Colombo main road near Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..
UN AIDS body says Trump’s foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine
UN AIDS body says Trump’s foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine
An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to antiretroviral medicine to block the spread of HIV because of cuts to global programs since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the UN body fighting AIDS says. MORE..
Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya
Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya
A youth has died in an accident caused by a boat capsizing in Palakudawa, Kalpitiya, police stated. MORE..
Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price
Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price
The management of a well-known supermarket in the Ratnapura town has admitted to selling locally produced Samba Red Raw Rice at prices higher than the government-controlled price. MORE..
Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged
Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (25). MORE..
Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam
Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam
A proposal has been submitted to authorities to operate night mail trains during the daytime in areas where wild elephants roam frequently, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMU) has stated. MORE..
UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General
UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General
The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027. MORE..
Sri Lanka seeking to enhance country’s international reputation by co-hosting T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka seeking to enhance country’s international reputation by co-hosting T20 World Cup
Co-hosting the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup is expected to yield numerous advantages, such as enhancing the country’s international reputation and increasing the arrival of foreign tourists, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury
Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is expected to provide Rs. 5 billion of its profit to the Consolidated Fund. MORE..
UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory
UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory
Statehood for the Palestinians is a right, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday, while reiterating the call for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian territory. MORE..
Budget 2026: Ministries of Industry, Science and Technology and Digital Economy allocations to be debated today
Budget 2026: Ministries of Industry, Science and Technology and Digital Economy allocations to be debated today
The expenditure heads of the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Digital Economy are scheduled to be debated in Parliament today (26). MORE..
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today
The low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located south of Sri Lanka at around last midnight (November 25).