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Sri Lanka’s Deputy FM holds bilateral talks with EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas
Sri Lanka’s Deputy FM holds bilateral talks with EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, met with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas in Brussels. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Early landslide warning issued for several areas in seven districts of the island owing to the prevailing heavy rain, have been extended. MORE..
Indian combat aircraft crashes during demonstration at Dubai Air Show
Indian combat aircraft crashes during demonstration at Dubai Air Show
A combat plane crashed Friday during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. MORE..
18 dead in Pakistan glue factory explosion amid safety concerns
18 dead in Pakistan glue factory explosion amid safety concerns
A boiler at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan exploded on Friday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 21 others. The force of the blast destroyed the factory building and damaged several nearby homes, igniting a huge fire and spreading panic through the area, officials said. MORE..
Train services resume on up-country railway line as tracks restored
Train services resume on up-country railway line as tracks restored
Sri Lanka Railways has confirmed that the obstructions that existed on the up-country railway line has now been cleared, and the tracks on the line have been restored to a condition suitable for train operations. MORE..
“Maha Jana Handa” joint opposition rally begins in Nugegoda
“Maha Jana Handa” joint opposition rally begins in Nugegoda
The “Maha Jana Handa” public rally, organized by several opposition parties in protest against the government, has commenced today (21) at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda. MORE..
| November 21, 2025 4:18 pm
School cut-off marks of 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship exam released
School cut-off marks of 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship exam released
The school cut-off marks for the admission of students to Grade 06 of schools based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online by the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Police remove loudspeakers installed outside Nugegoda rally venue
Police remove loudspeakers installed outside Nugegoda rally venue
The “Maha Jana Handa” public rally, organized by several opposition parties in protest against the government, is scheduled to commence today (21) at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda. MORE..
| November 21, 2025 3:38 pm
Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 2.7% in October 2025
Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 2.7% in October 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 2.7% in October 2025, compared to 2.1% in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Alleged shooter & other suspects further remanded
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Alleged shooter & other suspects further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of a group of suspects, including the alleged shooter, arrested in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, until December 05. MORE..
NPP-held Soranathota PS budget defeated for second time
NPP-held Soranathota PS budget defeated for second time
The 2026 budget of the Soranathota Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated for the second time today (21) by a margin of one vote. MORE..
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing three
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing three
At least three people were killed and several injured after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, police said, with buildings damaged in many areas including Dhaka, the densely populated capital. MORE..
16 passengers killed after night bus plunges off bridge in Cambodia
16 passengers killed after night bus plunges off bridge in Cambodia
A passenger bus in Cambodia crashed off a bridge into a river, killing at least 16 passengers and injuring two dozen others, police said. MORE..
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on five over 2019 drug charges
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on five over 2019 drug charges
The Court of Appeal today (21) upheld the death sentence imposed on five defendants convicted of transporting over 152 kilograms of heroin along the southern coast in 2019, by the Colombo High Court.
Over 1,400kg of narcotics seized so far under ‘Nation United’ island-wide operation
Over 1,400kg of narcotics seized so far under ‘Nation United’ island-wide operation
A large quantity of narcotics has been seized thus far under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, launched on October 30, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the country. MORE..
MP Archchuna alleges death threats in Parliament Cafeteria
MP Archchuna alleges death threats in Parliament Cafeteria
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has alleged that a Puttalam District MP of the National People’s Power (NPP) made death threats against him at the Parliament cafeteria today (21). MORE..
Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal
Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal
Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on Thursday after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts. MORE..
Death toll from Indonesia’s Central Java landslides rises to 30
Death toll from Indonesia’s Central Java landslides rises to 30
The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia’s Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said on Friday. MORE..
One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha
One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha
A woman has reportedly died in an accident that occurred this morning (21) in the ‘Hulan Wanguwa’ area of Hanguranketha, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure
SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of the former SJB member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested in connection with the seizure of the narcotics haul from a fishing vessel off the southern coast yesterday (20). MORE..
SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have reached an agreement in principle with major bondholders on the restructuring of USD 175 million in Guaranteed Bonds due June 2024, subject to the approval by the Cabinet, IMF, and the Official Creditor Committee (OCC).
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported. MORE..
Four Additional Solicitors General appointed President’s Counsel
Four Additional Solicitors General appointed President’s Counsel
Four newly promoted Additional Solicitors General of the Attorney General’s Department have been appointed as President’s Counsel. MORE..
Woman dies, teenage son injured in acid attack in Ayagama
Woman dies, teenage son injured in acid attack in Ayagama
A 40-year-old woman has died following an acid attack on her and her 16-year-old son in the Kolabewa area, within the Ayagama Police Division. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India
Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, this morning (21) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, airport officials confirmed. MORE..