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Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi’s Amaran to open at IFFI 2025, nominated for Golden Peacock award

Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi’s blockbuster 2024 film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy continues to earn laurels a year after its release. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 12:55 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

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, while K-Pop has broken into the song of the year category for the first time. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 11:45 am

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in his government over the war in Gaza. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 12:28 pm

James Watson, famous geneticist and Nobel Prize co-winner in the structure of DNA, dies at 97

James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 7:14 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

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

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

2026 Budget Debate to begin today

The debate on the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 is scheduled to commence today (08) and will continue for six days, until November 14. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 8:00 am

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

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

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

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

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

Govt. proposes changes to Social Security Contribution Levy on vehicles

The government has proposed to charge the social security contribution levy at the time of import or manufacture and sale of vehicles, and exempt it tax at the time of after-sales. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:38 pm

Sri Lanka records over 1.9 mln tourist arrivals so far in 2025

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has announced that the total number of foreign tourists who have visited the country so far in 2025 has exceeded 1.9 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 10:33 am

President Anura Kumara’s full Budget Speech 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, presented his second Budget Speech in the Parliament today (Nov. 7). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:53 pm

2026 Budget: Projected revenue at Rs. 5.3 bln, Budget deficit 1.75 bln

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) presented the 2026 budget speech in Parliament, the second of the National People’s Power-led government. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 6:05 pm

Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

A total of 1,091 individuals have been arrested during island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (06) with the aim of eradicating narcotics from the country as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 11:24 am

Former NPP councilor’s husband suspended from service

The former National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who serves as a school principal in Eppawala and was arrested with heroin in Anuradhapura, has been suspended from service, the Department of Education of the North-Central Province announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 10:10 am

Budget 2026: President says expert committee will be appointed to introduce code of ethics for judicial officers

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges to appoint an expert committee to introduce a code of ethics for judicial officers in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 2:02 pm

Budget deficit expected to be reduced to 5.2% - President

This year’s budget deficit is expected to be reduced to 5.2%, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 2:44 pm

Our Power of People Party decides to extend its support to Govt.

The Ape Janabala Party (Our Power of People Party) has decided to extend its support to the current government. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 6:43 pm

Total number of registered taxpayers increased by 300,000 in one year – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the total number of registered taxpayers in Sri Lanka has increased by 300,000 as of September 30, 2025 compared to 2024. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:17 pm

Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

Tesla boss Elon Musk has had a record-breaking pay package that could be worth nearly $1tn (£760bn) approved by shareholders. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 7:53 am

Govt. allocates Rs. 3.6 bln to expand SLTB long-distance bus fleet

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, presenting the 2026 Budget, announced plans to strengthen the public transportation sector by adding 600 buses to the long-distance service fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:35 pm

Sri Lankan youth given life sentence for 2024 murder of family in Ottawa

Sri Lankan man who pleaded guilty to killing a mother, her four children and a family friend in a gruesome mass stabbing in an Ottawa suburb in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 25 years. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 8:50 am

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords to have normalized relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 7:39 am

VAT registration threshold reduced to Rs. 36 million from Rs. 60 million

The government has decided to reduce the annual turnover threshold for the registration of Value Added Tax and Social Security Contribution Levy from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:30 pm

First phase of third school term for 2025 ends today

The first phase of the third term for all government and government-approved private schools concludes today (07), the Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 9:08 am

75,000 individuals to absorbed to the state sector - President

The state administrative system has been significantly weakened due to the lack of proper recruitment to fill vacancies in the public service for many years, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 6:37 pm

Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at Bribery Commission

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (07). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 9:48 am

Budget 2026: President says govt. plans to keep inflation below 5%

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government plans to keep inflation below 5 per cent. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 1:53 pm

President begins delivering 2026 Budget speech

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has commenced delivering the 2026 Budget speech in Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 1:38 pm

Election for Kandy Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame to be held today

The election for the position of Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is scheduled to be held this afternoon (07). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 7:49 am

Flights delayed at Delhi airport after technical glitch

Aircraft movement at Delhi airport was hampered on Friday because its Air Traffic Control system suffered a technical problem, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said after several flights were disrupted at one of the world’s busiest airports. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 12:34 pm

Govt allocates Rs. 2 bln to establish new Inland Revenue Department complex

The government has proposed to allocate Rs. 2,000 million to establish a new office complex for the Department of Inland Revenue after selecting a suitable location among the proposed sites and conducting a feasibility study. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:50 pm

Govt. allocates Rs. 100 mln to boost Sri Lanka’s blue economy

The government has allocated Rs. 100 million to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential economic benefits of Sri Lanka’s blue economy, recognizing its vital role in national prosperity and sustainable development, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 5:05 pm

Typhoon barrels towards Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest figures from the two countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 12:01 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 7, 2025 6:34 am

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