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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..
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..