SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of the former SJB member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested in connection with the seizure of the narcotics haul from a fishing vessel off the southern coast yesterday (20). MORE..
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- At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
- SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring
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- One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha
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Death toll from Indonesia’s Central Java landslides rises to 30
The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia’s Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said on Friday. MORE..
One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha
A person has reportedly died in an accident that occurred this morning (21) in the ‘Hulan Wanguwa’ area of Hanguranketha, said Ada Derana reporter.
SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have reached an agreement in principle with major bondholders on the restructuring of USD 175 million in Guaranteed Bonds due June 2024, subject to the approval by the Cabinet, IMF, and the Official Creditor Committee (OCC).
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported. MORE..
Four Additional Solicitors General appointed President’s Counsel
Four newly promoted Additional Solicitors General of the Attorney General’s Department have been appointed as President’s Counsel. MORE..
Woman dies, teenage son injured in acid attack in Ayagama
A 40-year-old woman has died following an acid attack on her and her 16-year-old son in the Kolabewa area, within the Ayagama Police Division. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India
Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, this morning (21) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, airport officials confirmed. MORE..
White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter “piggy” as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president’s remarks reflected his frankness and transparency. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil says ‘Aragalaya’ was suppressed democratically
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement in Sri Lanka were suppressed through democratic means. MORE..
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Father and son seek Rs. 100M in compensation for wrongful arrest by police during ‘Yukthiya’
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by a father and son seeking Rs. 100 million in compensation for the alleged violation of their fundamental rights by officers of the Grandpass Police Station. MORE..
One of world’s largest passenger aircraft makes emergency landing at BIA
Emirates flight EK-434, en route from Dubai to Brisbane, Australia, has made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night. MORE..
Over 375kg of heroin, ‘Ice’ and 2 firearms seized from fishing vessel intercepted off southern coast
Authorities have revealed details and exact weights of the narcotic substances discovered on the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast and brought ashore last evening . MORE..
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Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast
India’s anti-terrorism agency said on Thursday (Nov 20) it had arrested four more people, including three doctors, in connection with last week’s deadly car blast in Delhi, the first such attack in the heavily-guarded capital in more than a decade. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Former SJB councillor arrested over narcotics seized from fishing boat
A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). MORE..
One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha
A person has reportedly died in an accident that occurred this morning (21) in the ‘Hulan Wanguwa’ area of Hanguranketha, said Ada Derana reporter.
SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have reached an agreement in principle with major bondholders on the restructuring of USD 175 million in Guaranteed Bonds due June 2024, subject to the approval by the Cabinet, IMF, and the Official Creditor Committee (OCC).
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported. MORE..
Four Additional Solicitors General appointed President’s Counsel
Four newly promoted Additional Solicitors General of the Attorney General’s Department have been appointed as President’s Counsel. MORE..
Woman dies, teenage son injured in acid attack in Ayagama
A 40-year-old woman has died following an acid attack on her and her 16-year-old son in the Kolabewa area, within the Ayagama Police Division. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India
Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, this morning (21) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, airport officials confirmed. MORE..
White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter “piggy” as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president’s remarks reflected his frankness and transparency. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil says ‘Aragalaya’ was suppressed democratically
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement in Sri Lanka were suppressed through democratic means. MORE..
Father and son seek Rs. 100M in compensation for wrongful arrest by police during ‘Yukthiya’
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by a father and son seeking Rs. 100 million in compensation for the alleged violation of their fundamental rights by officers of the Grandpass Police Station. MORE..
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Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Australia’s internet watchdog on Friday said it would include Amazon.com-owned live streaming service Twitch in its upcoming teen social media ban, but will not add image-sharing platform Pinterest to the list. MORE..
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends H1-B visa programme: ‘Contributions of immigrants has been phenomenal’
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends H1-B visa programme: ‘Contributions of immigrants has been phenomenal’
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has voiced his support for the H1-B visa programme while hailing the contribution of immigrants to the tech industry. MORE..
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Artificial intelligence pioneer Yann LeCun said Wednesday he will be leaving his job as Meta’s chief AI scientist at the end of the year. MORE..
Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on Dec 4
Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on Dec 4
Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on Dec 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday (Nov 20), as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media. MORE..
Entertainment
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a live-streamed meeting, triggering a walk out by contestants. MORE..
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman honored with Hollywood star
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman honored with Hollywood star
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honored on Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE..
Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws
Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws
France’s Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month’s spectacular heist, its director said on Wednesday. MORE..
Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats
Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats
Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people around their own age. MORE..
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Sports
Zimbabwe clinch win as Sri Lanka bundled out for 95
Zimbabwe thumped Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the T20I Tri-series match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
Tri-Nation Series: Zimbabwe post 162/8 against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe scored 162 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs in the second T20I of the Tri-Nation Series against Sri Lanka, held at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. MORE..
Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka elect to field first against Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka have elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the 2nd match of the tri-nation series at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Thursday. MORE..
PSG defender Hakimi wins African Footballer of the Year
Paris St Germain’s Achraf Hakimi was named African Footballer of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat on Wednesday, the first defender to claim the prize in 52 years as he finished ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen in the voting. MORE..
Sri Lanka to take on Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi today
Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the second game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi today. MORE..
