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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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 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

Three vehicles belonging to Sampath Manamperi seized in Middeniya

Three vehicles allegedly owned by Sampath Manamperi, who is currently being held under a detention order, have been seized by officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 4:08 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ceylon Chamber welcomes Budget 2026, calls for swift implementation of reforms

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the National Budget 2026, stating that it reinforces policy predictability, fiscal consolidation, and disciplined debt management—elements critical for sustaining Sri Lanka’s medium-term reform agenda. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 4:06 pm

Denmark’s government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15

Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 3:44 pm

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

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

175 nursing lecturer vacancies to be filled immediately – Health Minister

The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has instructed officials to urgently recruit nursing lecturers due to a significant shortage in nursing schools. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 5:29 pm

Three including woman arrested over Kotahena shooting

Three suspects including a woman have been apprehended in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident that claimed the life of one individual last night (07). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 6:03 pm

Sri Lankan boat with nearly 300kg heroin and ‘Ice’ seized off Maldives

Six Sri Lankan fishermen along with a fishing vessel carrying nearly 300 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) have been arrested by the Maldivian Coast Guard. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 7:20 pm

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

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

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..

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

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

Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds

A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 9:47 pm

Leasing facility rates for motor vehicles revised

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in its capacity as the Macroprudential Authority has issued directions to licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks, Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) and Registered Finance Leasing Establishments (RFLEs) for the implementation of maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) ratio...MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 6:59 pm

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

Three more suspects arrested over heroin seizure in Seenigama

Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent seizure of a stock of heroin in the Seenigama area and the arrest of three individuals. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 7:35 pm

NFF will not join opposition rally on Nov. 21 – Wimal

The National Freedom Front (NFF) has announced that the party will not participate in the rally organized by a coalition of several opposition parties, scheduled to be held on November 21. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 4:39 pm

Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters urges key reforms at Colombo Port to stay competitive

An apex body of Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters on Friday demanded reforms at the Colombo port and claimed that traders are losing their competitiveness in the region due to its efficiency plagued by delays. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 8, 2025 10:33 pm

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

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

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