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Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  6:13 pm
LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief

LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that a large number of Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened this year due to “pent-up demand” following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February and that the demand for vehicle imports is expected to stabilize in coming months. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  6:02 pm
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Heda Oya Basin

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Heda Oya Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Heda Oya, for a period of 48 hours from 3.30 pm today (26). MORE..

| November 26, 2025  5:11 pm
Ex-SJB councillor and 6 others remanded over Tangalle narcotics seizure

Ex-SJB councillor and 6 others remanded over Tangalle narcotics seizure

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that seven suspects arrested in connection with the smuggling of nearly 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) into Sri Lanka off the coast of Tangalle, be remanded until December 09. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  4:50 pm
Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing

Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing, police said Wednesday (Nov 26). MORE..

| November 26, 2025  4:13 pm
Fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise, leaving 4 dead

Fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise, leaving 4 dead

Four people have been killed by a raging fire at a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday that left others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  3:48 pm
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Mahaweli River Basin

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Mahaweli River Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in several areas surrounding the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  3:34 pm
More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee

More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee

The Galle Crime Investigation Division has arrested the main suspect in the murder of the brother-in-law of the criminal ‘Karandeniya Sudda’, who served as the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  3:03 pm
Spill gates of Weheragala reservoir opened, pilgrims visiting Kataragama urged to remain vigilant

Spill gates of Weheragala reservoir opened, pilgrims visiting Kataragama urged to remain vigilant

Spill gates of the Weheragala reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall in the Monaragala district. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  2:15 pm
Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s largest city, according to UN

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s largest city, according to UN

Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is the world’s largest urban centre with a population of almost 42 million, according to new research by the United Nations. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  1:58 pm
Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID

Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID

A total of five fishing trawlers reportedly belonging to large-scale drug trafficker Sehan Sathsara alias ‘Dehi Bale’ have been seized. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  1:39 pm
Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak

Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak

The Department of Irrigation has issued a ‘Red’ flood warning for the downstream areas of the Gal Oya. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  1:19 pm
Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”

Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”

The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and “prioritise qualified Americans” over foreign workers in yet another crackdown on immigration. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  12:58 pm
Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’

Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  12:25 pm
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded

Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded

The former National People’s Power Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura for the possession of heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a school principal in Eppawala, has been further remanded. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  12:11 pm
Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed

Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed

The pressing need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country has been emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  11:54 am
Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident

Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident

A woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a street dog in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  11:47 am
Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM

Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM

A total of 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  11:22 am
Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions

Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions

Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

| November 26, 2025  11:05 am
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