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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..

| November 12, 2025  3:50 pm
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..

| November 12, 2025  3:37 pm
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..

| November 12, 2025  2:50 pm
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..

video | 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..

| November 12, 2025  2:26 pm
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..

| November 12, 2025  2:07 pm
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..

| November 12, 2025  1:35 pm
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..

| November 12, 2025  1:13 pm
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..

video | 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..

| November 12, 2025  12:19 pm
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..

| November 12, 2025  11:54 am
‘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..

| November 12, 2025  11:49 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  11:40 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  11:34 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  10:40 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  9:41 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  9:15 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  9:09 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  9:08 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  8:07 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  7:34 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  6:54 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  6:43 am
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..

| November 12, 2025  6:30 am
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..

| November 11, 2025  10:18 pm