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Two former senior state officials arrested on corruption charges
Two former senior state officials arrested on corruption charges
Two former senior state officials have been apprehended on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Bail application of ‘Ali Roshan’ to be heard in December
Bail application of ‘Ali Roshan’ to be heard in December
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a hearing for December 15 to consider the bail application filed by Samarappulige Niraj Roshan alias ‘Ali Roshan’, who has been sentenced to prison for being in possession of an elephant without a valid permit. MORE..
35 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
35 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of 35 fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday (03) for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters, Indian media reports state. MORE..
US$ 1.2 billion worth of vehicles imported in first 9 months, Sept. records highest expenditure
US$ 1.2 billion worth of vehicles imported in first 9 months, Sept. records highest expenditure
Sri Lanka imported vehicles worth more than US$ 1.2 billion during the first nine months of 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening maritime cooperation
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening maritime cooperation
Saudi Arabia has expressed willingness to enhance relations with Sri Lanka through technical collaboration, investment expansion, and knowledge exchange to modernize the fisheries and marine sectors. MORE..
China to extend visa-free access to several countries
China to extend visa-free access to several countries
China will extend its visa-free entry policy for several European countries, including France, until December 31, 2026, and will add Sweden to the scheme starting November 10, the Foreign Ministry announced Monday. MORE..
Rajarata University lecturers continue their strike action
Rajarata University lecturers continue their strike action
The Rajarata University Teachers’ Association has announced that it will continue the strike action until all its demands are fulfilled. MORE..
Organised criminal Welle Saranga’s close associate ‘Samaposha’ arrested
Organised criminal Welle Saranga’s close associate ‘Samaposha’ arrested
An organized criminal gang member identified as ‘Madusanka’, who is also known by the alias ‘Samaposha’, has been arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. MORE..
Trump’s global tariffs to face challenge before US Supreme Court
Trump’s global tariffs to face challenge before US Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday (Nov 5) on the legality of Donald Trump’s unprecedented use of powers for sweeping global tariffs in a case striking at the heart of the president’s economic agenda. MORE..
Six cannabis cultivations raided within forest reserve in Haldummulla
Six cannabis cultivations raided within forest reserve in Haldummulla
Six cannabis cultivations within the Akkara Seeya Forest Reserve in Haldummulla have been raided by police, and six individuals who were guarding the cultivations have been arrested by the Haldummulla Police. MORE..
Youth arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 21 mln at BIA
Youth arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 21 mln at BIA
A 28-year old Sri Lankan national has been arrested by officers of the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs for attempting to smuggle nearly 2.7 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis into the country. MORE..
Woman who obstructed police officers on duty further remanded
Woman who obstructed police officers on duty further remanded
The woman seen in a video widely circulating on social media, obstructing and verbally abusing police officers on traffic duty in the Udugampola area, has been further remanded until November 10. MORE..
Vatican Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Vatican Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..
SC dismisses writ petitions against freezing assets of Keheliya and family
SC dismisses writ petitions against freezing assets of Keheliya and family
The Supreme Court has dismissed three writ petitions filed seeking to nullify the order issued by the Colombo High Court to freeze the assets belonging to former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members. MORE..
16 killed, 8 injured as truck crashes into bus in India
16 killed, 8 injured as truck crashes into bus in India
At least 16 people were killed and eight others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in this district on Monday, police said. MORE..
Tuition classes targeting 2025 A/L exams prohibited from midnight tomorrow
Tuition classes targeting 2025 A/L exams prohibited from midnight tomorrow
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination is scheduled to commence on November 10 and continue until December 5, the Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, said. MORE..
Two arrested for verbally abusing and threatening female Buddhist monk
Two arrested for verbally abusing and threatening female Buddhist monk
Two suspects have been arrested by Wattala Police for allegedly engaging in disorderly conduct in a public place in connection with an incident in which a female Buddhist monk was threatened and verbally abused. MORE..
‘Wana Surakuma’ joint operations unit to be established today
‘Wana Surakuma’ joint operations unit to be established today
The Ministry of Environment announced that the ‘Wana Surakuma’ Joint Operations Unit will be inaugurated today (03), with the objective of conserving Sri Lanka’s natural forest resources. MORE..
One dead in motorcycle-car collision in Kitulgala
One dead in motorcycle-car collision in Kitulgala
A motorcyclist has reportedly died in a road accident near the 39th-kilometre post on the Hatton–Kitulgala road, in the Kitulgala Police Division. MORE..
10 arrested in Kilinochchi for obstructing STF officers
10 arrested in Kilinochchi for obstructing STF officers
Five men and five women have been arrested for obstructing a group of Kilinochchi Police Special Task Force (STF) officers during a raid on an illegal alcohol operation in the Sudalakulam area of the Ramanathapuram Police Division, injuring two officers and freeing a suspect. MORE..
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Mazar-e Sharif city, casualties feared
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Mazar-e Sharif city, casualties feared
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near one of Afghanistan’s largest cities Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. MORE..
King to strip Andrew of his final military title, minister says
King to strip Andrew of his final military title, minister says
The government is “working to remove” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s last honorary military title at the King’s request, the defence secretary has said. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India crowned ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions
India crowned ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions
India’s agonising wait for a maiden Women’s World Cup title finally came to an end as Harmanpreet Kaur and her teary-eyed teammates clinched the trophy by beating South Africa in a dramatic final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. MORE..
One person killed in shooting in Horana
One person killed in shooting in Horana
One person is reported dead in a shooting incident at Akkara 12, Cyrilton Watte in Horana this evening (02).