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Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo

Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo

The Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has arrived at Colombo Harbour today. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  10:48 am
Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions

Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions

All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  10:19 am
Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament

Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament

The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which provides provisions to establish the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka has been presented in Parliament. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  10:01 am
Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln

Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln

Three individuals have been arrested by Police officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 17,850,000. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  9:50 am
One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA

One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA

One lane of the Kandy-Colombo main road near Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  9:15 am
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  8:57 am
UN AIDS body says Trump’s foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine

UN AIDS body says Trump’s foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to antiretroviral medicine to block the spread of HIV because of cuts to global programs since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the UN body fighting AIDS says. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  8:30 am
Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya

Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya

A youth has died in an accident caused by a boat capsizing in Palakudawa, Kalpitiya, police stated. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  8:20 am
Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price

Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price

The management of a well-known supermarket in the Ratnapura town has admitted to selling locally produced Samba Red Raw Rice at prices higher than the government-controlled price. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  8:04 am
Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged

Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (25). MORE..

| November 26, 2025  7:34 am
Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam

Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam

A proposal has been submitted to authorities to operate night mail trains during the daytime in areas where wild elephants roam frequently, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMU) has stated. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  7:18 am
UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General

UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General

The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  6:57 am
Sri Lanka seeking to enhance country’s international reputation by co-hosting T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka seeking to enhance country’s international reputation by co-hosting T20 World Cup

Co-hosting the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup is expected to yield numerous advantages, such as enhancing the country’s international reputation and increasing the arrival of foreign tourists, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  6:49 am
Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury

Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is expected to provide Rs. 5 billion of its profit to the Consolidated Fund. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  6:20 am
UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

Statehood for the Palestinians is a right, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday, while reiterating the call for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian territory. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  5:45 am
Budget 2026: Ministries of Industry, Science and Technology and Digital Economy allocations to be debated today

Budget 2026: Ministries of Industry, Science and Technology and Digital Economy allocations to be debated today

The expenditure heads of the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Digital Economy are scheduled to be debated in Parliament today (26). MORE..

| November 26, 2025  5:44 am
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today

Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today

The low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located south of Sri Lanka at around last midnight (November 25).

| November 26, 2025  5:44 am
Jakarta bans cat and dog meat to curb rabies risk

Jakarta bans cat and dog meat to curb rabies risk

Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has banned the sale and consumption of dog, cat and bat meat to curb the spread of rabies, the city’s governor said on Tuesday (Nov 25), marking a major victory for animal-rights advocates. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  9:55 pm
Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

Chief of the Army Staff of India General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from December 1–2, marking a significant milestone in India–Sri Lanka defence cooperation. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  9:17 pm
Financial allocation alone is insufficient to improve quality of education: PM Harini

Financial allocation alone is insufficient to improve quality of education: PM Harini

The highest amount allocated for education in history has been made in the 2026 budget, enabling the present government to formulate educational policies, plans and establish institutional structures for the sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  8:40 pm
2026 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka grouped with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman

2026 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka grouped with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will start on February 7, 2026, with a total of six sides in action on the opening day, including the title-holders India. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  8:18 pm
About 150 firefighters tackling west London warehouse blaze

About 150 firefighters tackling west London warehouse blaze

A major incident has been declared as fireworks and gas cylinders are believed to be inside a warehouse on fire in west London. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  7:54 pm
Over 700 families in 12 districts affected by adverse weather

Over 700 families in 12 districts affected by adverse weather

A total of 2,617 individuals from 737 families in 12 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  7:26 pm
President directs to formulate new laws for swift disposal of seized drugs

President directs to formulate new laws for swift disposal of seized drugs

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that it is essential to focus equally on both the confiscation of illegal drugs and the rehabilitation of individuals who have developed an addiction to them. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  6:34 pm
Ukraine ‘agrees to Donald Trump-brokered peace plan’, US media reports

Ukraine ‘agrees to Donald Trump-brokered peace plan’, US media reports

Ukraine has agreed to the peace proposal brokered by the Trump administration, with some minor details still to be worked out, according to US media. MORE..

| November 25, 2025  6:31 pm