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Endangered leopard killed by poachers in Wellawaya
Endangered leopard killed by poachers in Wellawaya
A leopard belonging to a rare and endangered species has been shot and killed in Migaha Ara within the Buduruwagala Reservoir. MORE..
CCB to destroy 5,000 coconut trees in Matara due to wilt disease
CCB to destroy 5,000 coconut trees in Matara due to wilt disease
The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has decided to cut down and destroy about 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara District, due to the rapid spread of the coconut root (wilt) disease. MORE..
Turkey confirms 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; inspections ongoing
Turkey confirms 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; inspections ongoing
Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia a day earlier, marking the NATO member’s deadliest military incident since 2020. MORE..
Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail
Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), earlier today (12) on allegations of misappropriating public funds, has been granted bail. MORE..
| November 12, 2025 2:41 pm
Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion
Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion
Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has surpassed the revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion set for the year 2025, yesterday (11). MORE..
Woman dead, two others injured in Gelioya accident
Woman dead, two others injured in Gelioya accident
A woman has died while two others have sustained injuries in an accident reported in Karamada, Gelioya this afternoon (12). MORE..
More details revealed on Kirinda drug haul seizure; 8 suspects, 6 vehicles in custody
More details revealed on Kirinda drug haul seizure; 8 suspects, 6 vehicles in custody
The Police Western Province North Crimes Division arrested eight suspects along with over 300 kilograms of narcotic substances that were being transported by land earlier this morning (12), following a special operation carried out on the Andagalawella Beach in Kirinda. MORE..
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband remanded
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband remanded
The former National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura with heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a school principal in Eppawala, has been remanded until November 26 by the Thambuththegama Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga produced before court
Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga produced before court
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (12). MORE..
| November 12, 2025 1:04 pm
US has to bring in talent from around the world: President Trump on H-1B visa
US has to bring in talent from around the world: President Trump on H-1B visa
US President Donald Trump appeared to defend the H-1B visa programme, saying America has to bring in talent from around the world as it does not have “certain talents” in the country. MORE..
Two suspects including Aava Gang’s leader ‘Vinod’ arrested
Two suspects including Aava Gang’s leader ‘Vinod’ arrested
Two suspects including ‘Vinod,’ believed to be the leader of the notorious criminal gang operating in the Northern Province, known as ‘Aava Gang’, have been arrested by Chunnakam Police. MORE..
‘Dambulla Thunders’ owner indicted over alleged LPL match-fixing
‘Dambulla Thunders’ owner indicted over alleged LPL match-fixing
The owner of the “Dambulla Thunders” franchise, Tamim Rahman was served indictment today (12) before the Colombo High Court for allegedly influencing a cricketer who participated in last year’s Lanka Premier League (LPL) cricket tournament to engage in match-fixing. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Latvia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons
Sri Lanka and Latvia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons
In a move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in consular and legal affairs, Sri Lanka and Latvia have signed the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi. MORE..
Insurance scheme for seed paddy production farms
Insurance scheme for seed paddy production farms
An insurance scheme has been planned to provide coverage for paddy cultivation in seed paddy production farms, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced. MORE..
Thalawa bus accident caused by driver’s negligence, police tell court
Thalawa bus accident caused by driver’s negligence, police tell court
The driver of the bus who was arrested and produced before the court over the bus accident that took place near the Jaya Ganga area in Thalawa, which claimed the life of a school student and caused serious and minor injuries to nearly 40 other passengers, has been remanded until November 18 by the Thambuththegama Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrives at Bribery Comission
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrives at Bribery Comission
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to form joint business council
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to form joint business council
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced the establishment of the historic Sri Lanka–Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic relations between the two nations. MORE..
SJB’s Sameera Dhanushka appointed to Weligama PS following chairman’s death
SJB’s Sameera Dhanushka appointed to Weligama PS following chairman’s death
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued announcing the appointment of Sameera Dhanushka De Silva of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) as a member of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, representing Ward No. 07, Midigama West. MORE..
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection. MORE..
No threat to Sri Lanka from blasts in India and Pakistan – Minister Wijepala
No threat to Sri Lanka from blasts in India and Pakistan – Minister Wijepala
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala claims that there is no security threat to Sri Lanka from the recent explosions that occurred in India and Pakistan. MORE..
Six arrested with 300kg of narcotics in Kirinda
Six arrested with 300kg of narcotics in Kirinda
Six individuals have been arrested with over 300 kilograms of narcotic substances in the Kirinda area. MORE..
Indian PM Modi calls deadly Delhi blast ‘conspiracy’
Indian PM Modi calls deadly Delhi blast ‘conspiracy’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Nov 11) called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital a “conspiracy”, vowing those responsible will face justice. 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 most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development
Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, on the sidelines of the TOURISE global summit 2025 in Riyadh. MORE..