Hot News
Donald Trump hosts Saudi crown prince Salman for pomp-filled, deal-making visit
Donald Trump hosts Saudi crown prince Salman for pomp-filled, deal-making visit
President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, with the Saudi de facto ruler seeking to further rehabilitate his global image after the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties with Washington. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally
Ex-President Mahinda to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to participate in the rally organized by opposition parties led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), on 21 November. MORE..
| November 18, 2025 9:35 pm
US keen to expand defence cooperation with Sri Lanka - US Envoy Julie Chung
US keen to expand defence cooperation with Sri Lanka - US Envoy Julie Chung
The State Partnership Program (SPP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Montana National Guard and the Ministry of Defence—signed on November 14 reinforces the shared commitment to transparency and trust, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has stated. MORE..
Govt. seeks structured programme to resolve issues faced by potato farmers
Govt. seeks structured programme to resolve issues faced by potato farmers
A discussion aimed at formulating a systematic programme to address the challenges of local potato farmers was held this morning (18) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Namal accuses Govt. of ignoring professionals when preparing 2026 Budget
Namal accuses Govt. of ignoring professionals when preparing 2026 Budget
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) held a meeting today (18) with Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). MORE..
Expenditure heads of Defence and Public Security ministries passed by majority vote
Expenditure heads of Defence and Public Security ministries passed by majority vote
The expenditure heads of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs were passed by a majority vote in Parliament this evening. MORE..
Couple shot dead in Unakuruwa, Tangalle
Couple shot dead in Unakuruwa, Tangalle
A couple has been killed in a shooting incident reported in Unakuruwa Tangalle, police stated. MORE..
| November 18, 2025 7:29 pm
Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Hamas’ expulsion from the region, after UN vote
Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Hamas’ expulsion from the region, after UN vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called for Hamas to be expelled from the region, a day after the U.N. Security Council endorsed President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war that offers the Palestinian militant group amnesty. MORE..
Landslide early warnings issued for several districts
Landslide early warnings issued for several districts
Early landslide warning have been issued for several districts of the island owing to the prevailing heavy rain experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
President to call for report on recent Trincomalee incident from Public Security Ministry
President to call for report on recent Trincomalee incident from Public Security Ministry
A report will be called from the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security on the recent Trincomalee incident, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
| November 18, 2025 5:49 pm
Teacher arrested in connection with sexual abuse of Moratuwa school student remanded
Teacher arrested in connection with sexual abuse of Moratuwa school student remanded
A teacher, who was taken into custody in connection with the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student, has been remanded. MORE..
Showers to reduce from tomorrow: Met. Dept.
Showers to reduce from tomorrow: Met. Dept.
The low pressure area located around Sri Lanka is gradually moving away from the island and therefore the showery weather condition over the country is likely to reduce from tomorrow (19), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Writ filed seeking order to prevent demolition of portion of Trincomalee Sambuddha Bodhiraja temple
Writ filed seeking order to prevent demolition of portion of Trincomalee Sambuddha Bodhiraja temple
A writ petition has been filed in the Court of Appeal requesting the issuance of an order to prevent the demolition of a portion of the Trincomalee Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya. MORE..
Gazette to be issued imposing price control on 350 types of medicines
Gazette to be issued imposing price control on 350 types of medicines
Controlled prices have been set for a wide range of medicines and relevant gazette notification will be issued shortly, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced. MORE..
Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway
Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway
A chartered Embraer ERJ‑145LR carrying Democratic Republic of Congo mines minister Louis Watum Kabamba and around 20 others onboard skidded off the runway and caught fire at Kolwezi Airport on Monday. MORE..
Seethawaka PS Chairman Election: Sarvajana Balaya councilor’s party membership suspended
Seethawaka PS Chairman Election: Sarvajana Balaya councilor’s party membership suspended
The Sarvajana Balaya party has decided to suspend the party membership of Chandana Premanath Mudunkotuwa for acting against the party’s decision during the vote held to elect the Chairman of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
“Don’t add fuel to the fire and make it worse”: Cabinet Spokesman on Trinco incident
“Don’t add fuel to the fire and make it worse”: Cabinet Spokesman on Trinco incident
If police committed any wrongdoing while removing a Buddha statue that had been placed at a temple premises in Trincomalee, an investigation will be conducted and necessary action will be taken, Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
| November 18, 2025 3:07 pm
India’s US exports jump despite 50% tariffs as trade tensions ease
India’s US exports jump despite 50% tariffs as trade tensions ease
India’s goods exports to the US rose for the first time in five months in October, jumping 14.5% from September, even as Donald Trump’s steep tariffs remain in place. MORE..
Over 20 tons of drugs seized so far this year - Public Security Minister
Over 20 tons of drugs seized so far this year - Public Security Minister
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that over 20 tons of narcotics have been seized since January 01 up to this date. MORE..
NPP claims power in Seethawaka PS six months after the conduct of LG election
NPP claims power in Seethawaka PS six months after the conduct of LG election
The National People’s Power (NPP) today established power in the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, over six months after the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
| November 18, 2025 2:35 pm
Sri Lanka signs bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Denmark
Sri Lanka signs bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Denmark
Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark to restructure USD 39 million of outstanding debt, marking a key milestone in the country’s External Debt Restructuring Process. MORE..
India introduces digital wallet service ‘UPI One World’ for Sri Lankan visitors
India introduces digital wallet service ‘UPI One World’ for Sri Lankan visitors
A pilot initiative to introduce UPI One World digital service for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India has been launched. MORE..
Indian HC extends birthday wishes to ex-President Mahinda
Indian HC extends birthday wishes to ex-President Mahinda
High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, has extended his best wishes to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the occasion of his 80th birthday which falls today (18). MORE..
| November 18, 2025 2:03 pm
‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 113 mln found inside luggage left behind at BIA
‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 113 mln found inside luggage left behind at BIA
A large consignment of “Kush” cannabis, with an estimated street value of Rs. 113,670,000, has been discovered yesterday (18) at the bonded warehouse containing luggage and belongings left behind by passengers and confiscated by customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Woman sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
Woman sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment after she was found guilty of possessing and trafficking 42.23 grams of heroin. MORE..