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IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fifth review on Dec. 15

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2025 to discuss and approve the fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 5:15 pm

US hails ‘tremendous progress’ at Ukraine peace talks

A “tremendous amount of progress” has been achieved in talks to finalise a US-proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 6:45 am

PM Harini and US Ambassador discuss bilateral educational cooperation

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 10:08 am

NPP-held Kandaketiya PS budget defeated for second time

The 2026 budget of the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated for the second time this morning (24). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 1:31 pm

Pedestrian killed after being hit by van on Habarana – Batticaloa road

An individual has died in a road accident along the Habarana – Batticaloa road in Polonnaruwa. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 2:24 pm

Vimukthi Jayasundara’s ‘Spying Stars’ premieres at IFFI 2025

Following its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara’s latest feature, Spying Stars, received its Indian premiere with a Red-Carpet Gala Screening at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on 22 November 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 9:35 am

Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government

Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled talks for a new trade deal, the Indian government said, after discussions between the two countries paused following a diplomatic spat two years ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 4:06 pm

‘Wicked: For Good’ opens to a record $150 million

“Wicked: For Good” brought in $150 million in the U.S. and Canada in its opening weekend, setting a record for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical and ranking among the best-performing movie musicals of all time, according to the studio. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 12:04 pm

Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89

The veteran Indian actor, affectionately known as Bollywood’s He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away earlier today at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 2:32 pm

Summoning Chief Editor of ‘Aruna’ newspaper to CID undermines media freedom - FMM

The Free Media Movement (FMM) has condemned the summoning of the Chief Editor of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement regarding a news article published in the paper. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 2:33 pm

UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka over victims of landslide

The UAE said it stands in solidarity with Sri Lanka over the victims of the landslide in the central province that killed at least four on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 10:26 am

Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards starting today

Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from today (25), the Ministry of Transport announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 8:25 am

Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack

Israel’s military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country’s history. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 6:11 pm

Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system

The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure system by tomorrow (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 6:39 pm

Canadian PM Carney to visit India next year

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India following bilateral talks between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 4:50 pm

Retired War Heroes stage protest at Parliament Roundabout

A group of retired war heroes staged a protest at Polduwa Junction, near the Parliament Roundabout, today (24). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 1:29 pm

GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to give 48 hours to authorities to announce solutions to the issues faced by medical professionals and the healthcare system. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 5:42 pm

Agrarian Insurance Board unveils pension scheme offering multiple benefits to fishermen

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new Fishermen’s Pension Scheme aimed at providing enhanced social security and financial benefits to members of the fishing community. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 8:52 am

2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in Jan. 2026

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who are accused of criminal negligence and failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks, be taken up again on January 26, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 2:48 pm

Bus fare payment service using bank cards officially launched

The bus fare payment service using bank-issued credit and debit cards was officially launched this morning (24) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 12:44 pm

President Dissanayake celebrates 57th birthday today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, celebrates his 57th birthday today, November 24. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 8:28 am

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming content for 23 million subscribers. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 9:24 am

Actress Gayathri Dias appears before CID

Popular actress Gayathri Dias appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (24) to record a statement.

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 4:13 pm

Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association calls to unite against attempts to suppress media

The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association has criticized the summoning of the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (24), following a news report published in the paper. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 4:30 pm

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 5:50 pm

Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended

Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 12 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 4:48 pm

CCTV systems to be compulsory on school vans from next year - Minister

Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that CCTV systems will be made mandatory for all school vans. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 12:39 pm

10 dead, over 500 families affected by adverse weather in recent days

A total of 1,790 individuals from 504 families in 10 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 1:52 pm

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, inches closer to ‘severe’ zone

The air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas turned hazardous on Monday, with a thick blanket of smog engulfing several areas in the Indian capital city. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 2:13 pm

Massive fire erupts at mattress factory in Panadura

A fire has broken out at a factory producing mattresses in Hirana, Panadura, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 2:40 pm

Suspect arrested for providing lodging to gunmen plotting to kill businessman and 6 others in Midigama

A suspect allegedly involved in a attempt to kill seven people, including a businessman, in the Midigama area has been arrested. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 8:53 am

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low pressure system by tomorrow (25). Therefore, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 24, 2025 6:32 am

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