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White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’
White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter “piggy” as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president’s remarks reflected his frankness and transparency. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil says ‘Aragalaya’ was suppressed democratically
Ex-President Ranil says ‘Aragalaya’ was suppressed democratically
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement in Sri Lanka were suppressed through democratic means. MORE..
| November 21, 2025 9:04 am
Father and son seek Rs. 100M in compensation for wrongful arrest by police during ‘Yukthiya’
Father and son seek Rs. 100M in compensation for wrongful arrest by police during ‘Yukthiya’
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by a father and son seeking Rs. 100 million in compensation for the alleged violation of their fundamental rights by officers of the Grandpass Police Station. MORE..
One of world’s largest passenger aircraft makes emergency landing at BIA
One of world’s largest passenger aircraft makes emergency landing at BIA
Emirates flight EK-434, en route from Dubai to Brisbane, Australia, has made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night. MORE..
Over 375kg of heroin, ‘Ice’ and 2 firearms seized from fishing vessel intercepted off southern coast
Over 375kg of heroin, ‘Ice’ and 2 firearms seized from fishing vessel intercepted off southern coast
Authorities have revealed details and exact weights of the narcotic substances discovered on the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast and brought ashore last evening . MORE..
| November 21, 2025 7:05 am
Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast
Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast
India’s anti-terrorism agency said on Thursday (Nov 20) it had arrested four more people, including three doctors, in connection with last week’s deadly car blast in Delhi, the first such attack in the heavily-guarded capital in more than a decade. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Former SJB councillor arrested over narcotics seized from fishing boat
Former SJB councillor arrested over narcotics seized from fishing boat
A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). MORE..
Fishing vessel carrying heroin, ‘Ice’ and firearms brought to Tangalle Harbour
Fishing vessel carrying heroin, ‘Ice’ and firearms brought to Tangalle Harbour
The multi-day fishing vessel suspected of carrying narcotics, which was intercepted today (20), by the Sri Lanka Navy in the southern seas has been brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour along with the six local fishermen arrested while on board. MORE..
Sri Lanka, India hold bilateral talks on sidelines of NSA-Level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave
Sri Lanka, India hold bilateral talks on sidelines of NSA-Level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave
Sri Lanka and India held a bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), held in New Delhi from 19 to 20 November 2025. MORE..
Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire’s start
Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire’s start
A pair of Israeli strikes in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis early Thursday killed five people, hospital officials said, bringing the death toll from airstrikes in the Palestinian territory over a roughly 12-hour period to 33. The strikes have been some of the deadliest since Oct. 10 when a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect. MORE..
5,000 Sri Lankans to be trained for employment opportunities in Japan next year
5,000 Sri Lankans to be trained for employment opportunities in Japan next year
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Chairman, Kosala Wickramasinghe, stated that the bureau aims to establish a pool of 5,000 Sri Lankans who have completed Japanese language training within 2026. MORE..
President claims certain groups attempting to create artificial issues to cover up real issues
President claims certain groups attempting to create artificial issues to cover up real issues
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his goal is to prevent children from becoming victims of the drug menace, and that a government has now been formed that will not provide political protection to any criminal. MORE..
| November 20, 2025 5:43 pm
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled for second day
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled for second day
The two night mail trains operating between Colombo and Badulla will be cancelled today (20) as well, due to an obstruction of the railway line between Ohiya and Idalgashinna. MORE..
China says trade cooperation with Japan ‘severely damaged’ by Taiwan comments
China says trade cooperation with Japan ‘severely damaged’ by Taiwan comments
Trade cooperation between China and Japan has been “severely damaged”, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, urging the Japanese prime minister to retract her comments on Taiwan or face the consequences. MORE..
‘A Nation United’: Southern Province program of anti-drug campaign launched in Tangalle
‘A Nation United’: Southern Province program of anti-drug campaign launched in Tangalle
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived for the launch ceremony of the Southern Provincial Programme of the “A Nation United” National Mission to defeat the drug menace, which commence in Tangalle a short while ago. MORE..
| November 20, 2025 4:12 pm
30kg of Kush seized at Central Mail Exchange
30kg of Kush seized at Central Mail Exchange
Thirty kilograms of Kush cannabis, estimated to be worth around Rs. 150 million, have been discovered at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Nugegeoda due to public rally tomorrow
Special traffic plan in Nugegeoda due to public rally tomorrow
Sri Lanka Police announced that vehicular movement will be restricted due to a public rally scheduled to be held on Friday (November 21) at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre, within the Mirihana Police Division. MORE..
US naval experts in Sri Lanka to help broaden hydrographic mapping skills
US naval experts in Sri Lanka to help broaden hydrographic mapping skills
A team of experts attached to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the US Department of Commerce and the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command has arrived in Sri Lanka to help expand the country’s hydrographic mapping skills. MORE..
No driving licences will be issued to foreigners to drive three-wheelers – DMT confirms
No driving licences will be issued to foreigners to drive three-wheelers – DMT confirms
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it will not issue driving licences to foreign nationals to drive three-wheelers for the time being. MORE.
NPP-held Tangalle UC budget defeated, Weligama PS budget passed
NPP-held Tangalle UC budget defeated, Weligama PS budget passed
The maiden budget of the Tangalle Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated. MORE..
25 cybercrime complaints reported daily, says Public Security Minister
25 cybercrime complaints reported daily, says Public Security Minister
Approximately 25 complaints related to cybercrimes are reported daily, according to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. MORE..
Trump says he will meet Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday
Trump says he will meet Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday
US President Donald Trump said he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday (Nov 21) in what would be the first meeting of the Republican leader with the democratic socialist who won this month’s mayoral election. MORE..
Date set to hear petitions filed against decision to outsource e-visas by previous govt.
Date set to hear petitions filed against decision to outsource e-visas by previous govt.
The Supreme Court today ordered that the fundamental rights petitions filed seeking an order to nullify the previous government’s decision to hand over the issuance of electronic visas to private companies, be taken up again on February 9, 2026. MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Seram, Indonesia, GFZ reports
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Seram, Indonesia, GFZ reports
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Seram, Indonesia, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Thursday. MORE..