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Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms
People granted asylum in the UK will have to wait 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently, under plans due to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday. MORE..
Man arrested with firearm and ammunition in Chilaw
Man arrested with firearm and ammunition in Chilaw
An individual has been arrested for being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license by the Chilaw Divisional Investigation Unit. MORE..
GMOA to launch trade union action tomorrow
GMOA to launch trade union action tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch trade union action from tomorrow (17). MORE..
| November 16, 2025 10:43 am
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings reach US$ 2.65 bln in first ten months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings reach US$ 2.65 bln in first ten months of 2025
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported that total tourism earnings for the first ten months of 2025 amounted to US$ 2,659 million. MORE..
Police seek assistance to arrest suspect for attempted sexual assault of foreign tourist
Police seek assistance to arrest suspect for attempted sexual assault of foreign tourist
Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to apprehend a suspect involved in the attempted sexual assault of a foreign national woman. MORE..
CAA seals warehouse in Wattala over imported dried chillies unsuitable for consumption
CAA seals warehouse in Wattala over imported dried chillies unsuitable for consumption
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has sealed a warehouse in Wattala where a stock of dried chillies suspected to be unfit for human consumption was being stored. MORE..
Southern Province Governor Bandula Harischandra passes away
Southern Province Governor Bandula Harischandra passes away
The Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra, has passed away at the age of 62, sources confirmed. MORE..
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as ‘Gen Z’ protests gain momentum
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as ‘Gen Z’ protests gain momentum
A few thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest growing crime, corruption and impunity in a protest organized by members of Generation Z, but which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island has developed into a low-pressure system. MORE..
Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed
Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday a framework agreement for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in eastern Congo that has killed thousands of people and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year. MORE..
Sri Lanka looked to Gujarat model of development, says SL Envoy
Sri Lanka looked to Gujarat model of development, says SL Envoy
After meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, said that Sri Lanka has looked up to Gujarat’s development ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister there. MORE..
Indonesia landslide kills 11 in Central Java, official says 12 missing
Indonesia landslide kills 11 in Central Java, official says 12 missing
A landslide after heavy rains in Central Java killed 11 people, Indonesia’s disaster management agency said on Saturday, adding that rescuers were searching for a dozen who are still missing. MORE..
Several high-ranking cops including Senior DIGs transferred
Several high-ranking cops including Senior DIGs transferred
Several transfers and appointments involving high-ranking police officers have been made as per a decision of the National Police Commission (NPC). MORE..
Proposal to replace polythene bags with eco-friendly paper bags
Proposal to replace polythene bags with eco-friendly paper bags
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has proposed that the Ministry consider producing an environmentally friendly paper bag as an alternative to polythene bags. MORE..
Completion deadline extended for 2025 decentralized budget projects
Completion deadline extended for 2025 decentralized budget projects
The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular to all District Secretaries regarding the project proposals approved under this year’s Decentralized Capital Budget Program. MORE..
Over 1,000 more arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids
Over 1,000 more arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids
A total of 1,056 suspects were arrested during 1,065 island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (14) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Woman linked to ‘Kudu Salindu’ arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 1 mln
Woman linked to ‘Kudu Salindu’ arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 1 mln
A woman suspected to be connected to the drug network of notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin ‘Kudu Salindu’ of Panadura has been arrested with crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) worth over Rs. 1 million during a raid at a house in Rukgaha Road, Arukgoda. MORE..
Interim report on public service salary scheme presented to Ministerial Consultative Committee
Interim report on public service salary scheme presented to Ministerial Consultative Committee
An interim report containing proposals and ideas for establishing the necessary framework and formal institution to develop a structured salary scheme and enhance professionalism in the public service was presented to the Ministerial Consultative Committee... MORE..
COPE reviews Colombo Port’s East Terminal delays & contractor’s Rs. 4,227M compensation claim
COPE reviews Colombo Port’s East Terminal delays & contractor’s Rs. 4,227M compensation claim
Extended discussions were held at the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) regarding the delay in construction activities of the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and the circumstances that arose due to the delay of the entire project. MORE..
Trump says will sue BBC for up to US$5 billion over video edit
Trump says will sue BBC for up to US$5 billion over video edit
US President Donald Trump said Friday (14) he would sue the BBC for up to US$5 billion after the British broadcaster apologised for a misleading edit of one of his speeches but said it would not pay damages. MORE..
Gazette issued amending maximum retail prices of canned fish
Gazette issued amending maximum retail prices of canned fish
A Gazette notification has been issued amending the maximum retail prices imposed for canned fish, effective from today (15). MORE..
Disciplinary action against Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake?
Disciplinary action against Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake?
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake, who had been serving as the Acting Senior DIG in charge of the Police Administration Division, has reportedly been removed from the position by the National Police Commission, pending disciplinary action. MORE..
Indian HC meets ITAK leaders, discusses widening Sri Lanka–India relations
Indian HC meets ITAK leaders, discusses widening Sri Lanka–India relations
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran and Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam. MORE..
Nov. 21 rally not to elevate anyone to power, but to remind govt of promises – Namal
Nov. 21 rally not to elevate anyone to power, but to remind govt of promises – Namal
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of carrying out a severe crackdown on public servants, stating that the current period is a highly challenging one for many. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 10,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 10,000 today
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has decreased by Rs. 10,000 compared to yesterday (14). MORE..