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Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 2:30 pm

‘Sarvajana Trust’ inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being

The ‘Sarvajana Trust’, established to further the vision of setting up an entrepreneurial state and a happy nation, was inaugurated recently in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 12:24 pm

Police foil drug operation in Maharagama, six arrested

A total of six individuals, including the main suspect have been arrested for packaging and distributing crystal methamphetamine at a house in Pannipitiya, Maharagama, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 5:57 pm

Three including two sisters arrested over heroin trafficking operation

Three individuals, a male and two females, have been arrested by the police in connection with a heroin trafficking operation. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:07 pm

Japan observes tiny tsunami following 6.7 magnitude quake

Japan said on Sunday (Nov 9) evening that tiny tsunami waves hit its northern Pacific coast after an offshore 6.7-magnitude earthquake. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 8:01 pm

Saudi issues commemorative stamps to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka

Saudi Arabia has issued commemorative stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 8:29 pm

Sri Lankan arrested in Rameswaram after traveling to India via boat

A Sri Lankan has been arrested in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu for allegedly entering India illegally, India media reports said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 5:44 pm

Welfare Benefits Board issues notice to ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries

The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information updates for the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit scheme have now commenced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 11:13 am

Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda

A fire has reportedly broken out at a row of shops in Ambalangoda, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 11:43 am

Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender - Minister

Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers, who are evading arrest and currently residing in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to the authorities. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 3:11 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:14 am

Myanmar junta says demolishing 150 scam hub buildings

Myanmar’s military said on Sunday (Nov 9) it was demolishing nearly 150 buildings in a crackdown on a notorious internet scam compound bordering Thailand - including a gym, a spa and a karaoke parlour. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 6:12 pm

Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama

A woman has been arrested for the possession of 6 kilograms of heroin in Seenigama, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 2:47 pm

Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the U.S. on Saturday for ahead of his landmark meeting with President Trump, his country’s state news agency reported, a day after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:28 am

Age-appropriate sex education should be introduced for school children: PM Harini

An age-appropriate sex education program should be introduced for children in order to prevent sexual misconduct and abuse, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 10:44 pm

Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target

Sri Lanka Customs says it is on track to meet its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 12:40 pm

Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for ‘super typhoon’

More than 900,000 people have been evacuated in the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Fung-wong, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 4:56 pm

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 6 bln in first ten months of 2025

Sri Lanka received USD 712 million in workers’ remittances in October 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:27 am

1 dead, 6 rescued, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand coast

Hundreds were missing on Sunday after a boat sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, as 10 survivors and one body were recovered, the Malaysian maritime authority said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 3:45 pm

Nationwide distribution of 500,000 coconut plants begins today

A national program to distribute 500,000 coconut plants for homestead cultivation is set to commence today (09) with the aim of reducing poverty and promoting coconut cultivation across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:01 am

Rajinikanth to be awarded at IFFI 2025 on completing 50 years of cinema

Rajinikanth is all set to be awarded at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on completing 50 years in cinema. IFFI is taking place in Goa, from November 20 to 28. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 10:37 am

Drug circulation in Colombo significantly widespread than previously thought: Minister

Over 800 complaints related to drug use, sale and trafficking have been lodged through the 1818 hotline, introduced to provide information regarding drug trafficking in schools, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:33 pm

Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan today, shaking buildings across Iwate Prefecture. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 2:57 pm

2025 A/L Exam: Strict laws to prevent examination malpractices

All necessary preparations have been completed for the conduct of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination, which begins tomorrow, the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 5:18 pm

Sri Lanka reaffirms unwavering support to Palestine cause

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s traditional and unwavering support to the Palestine cause. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:33 pm

Sri Lanka’s FM explores investment opportunities with leading healthcare provider in Middle East

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with the top management of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, one of the leading healthcare providers in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 9:55 am

Sri Lanka’s reserves dip slightly in October

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets recorded a marginal decline in October 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 8:56 pm

Feedback on amendments to Finance Business Act accepted till Nov. 30: CBSL

The general public has been requested to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 6:39 pm

JSC revises qualifications for Magistrate recruitment

The Judicial Service Commission has decided to amend the qualifications for recruitment to the position of Magistrate in the Judicial Service. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 4:15 pm

2025 A/L exam to begin tomorrow at over 2,300 centres

The Department of Examinations (DoE) announced that all arrangements have been finalized for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, which is set to commence tomorrow (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 7:59 am

Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel

A special team of Sri Lankan security forces has departed for the Maldives to investigate a fishing vessel transporting drugs and its crew, who were taken into custody by Maldivian security forces. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 1:54 pm

Man held in Puttalam with 3kg of ‘ICE’

An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) in Mullai Nagar, Puttalam. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 4:27 pm

More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day

More than 1,400 flights to, from, or within the US were cancelled on Saturday after airlines were told this week to cut traffic during the federal government shutdown. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 9, 2025 8:13 am

Sri Lanka’s special relationship with India must be protected – Sajith

In the latest episode of India Ascends on NDTV, Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa discussed the future of India–Sri Lanka relations, the rise of China in the Indo-Pacific, and the country’s fragile financial outlook. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 1:39 pm

Over 1,000 arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

A total of 1,087 suspects were arrested during island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (07) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 11:32 am

2026 Budget reflects unprecedented economic discipline – CCC Chairman

The 2026 Budget is a budget with unprecedented economic discipline, says Krishan Balendra, Chairman of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 3:05 pm

US travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut flights because of shutdown

Hundreds of flight cancellations spread across the U.S. on Friday as airlines began complying with the Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce service nationwide because of the government shutdown. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 12:02 am

Indian intel agencies warn Dawood Ibrahim’s drug cartel now working with LTTE – report

Indian Intelligence agencies have been flagging concerns about the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate trying to explore routes through South India to further their drug business. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 1:45 pm

World’s biggest spiderweb home to more than 110,000 spiders discovered on the Albanian-Greek border

Researchers have discovered more than 111,000 spiders thriving in what appears to be the world’s largest spider web, deep inside a pitch-black cave on the Albanian-Greek border. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 10:22 am

FM Vijitha Herath invites global fintech firm to invest in Sri Lanka

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said that he held a productive meeting with the CEO of GTN Global and his team. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 3:35 pm

STF nab 03 suspects with large haul of heroin in Galle

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three individuals today (08) in possession of a large quantity of heroin during a raid conducted in the Seenigama area of Galle, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 9:27 am

Couple arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ in Divulapitiya

Officers of the Anti-Vice Unit of the Divulapitiya Police Station have busted a drug racket allegedly operated by a couple over a long period of time. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 12:26 pm

Kotahena shooting victim identified as associate of ‘Pukudu Kanna’

Investigations have revealed that the individual who was killed in the shooting incident in the Kotahena area last night (07) was an associate of notorious underworld figure Balachandran Pushparaj, also known as “Pukudu Kanna.” MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 11:54 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 7:12 am

Bail applications of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando rejected

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has ordered the rejection of bail applications filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment in the “carrom board case”, as both have filed appeals against their sentences. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 8:58 am

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