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Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today

The low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located south of Sri Lanka at around last midnight (November 25).

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:44 am

Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 7:34 am

Sri Lanka seeking to enhance country’s international reputation by co-hosting T20 World Cup

Co-hosting the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup is expected to yield numerous advantages, such as enhancing the country’s international reputation and increasing the arrival of foreign tourists, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:49 am

UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General

The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:57 am

Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:57 am

Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price

The management of a well-known supermarket in the Ratnapura town has admitted to selling locally produced Samba Red Raw Rice at prices higher than the government-controlled price. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:04 am

Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya

A youth has died in an accident caused by a boat capsizing in Palakudawa, Kalpitiya, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:20 am

UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

Statehood for the Palestinians is a right, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday, while reiterating the call for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian territory. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:45 am

HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption

Computer and printer maker HP announced Tuesday (Nov 25) a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10 per cent of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence to boost efficiency. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:15 am

UN AIDS body says Trump’s foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to antiretroviral medicine to block the spread of HIV because of cuts to global programs since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the UN body fighting AIDS says. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 8:30 am

Budget 2026: Expenditure heads of Ministries of Industry, Science and Technology and Digital Economy to be debated today

The expenditure heads of the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Digital Economy are scheduled to be debated in Parliament today (26). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 5:44 am

One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA

One lane on the landslide affected Colombo-Kandy main road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for vehicular traffic –RDA.

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 9:15 am

Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is expected to provide Rs. 5 billion of its profit to the Consolidated Fund. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 6:20 am

Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam

A proposal has been submitted to authorities to operate night mail trains during the daytime in areas where wild elephants roam frequently, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMU) has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 7:18 am

Woman arrested in Moratuwa for illegally acquiring assets remanded

A woman, who was arrested on charges of purchasing property using money obtained through drug trafficking has been remanded. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 4:49 pm

Terror suspect in Easter Sunday bombings seeking asylum in UK – report

A Islamist terror suspect questioned over the 2019 bombings in Sri Lanka is reportedly seeking asylum in the UK, according to British media reports. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 5:10 pm

Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House

First lady Melania Trump on Monday welcomed this year’s official White House Christmas tree, a white fir from a farm in Michigan that arrived by horse-drawn carriage. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 10:08 am

Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall

The Irrigation Department has warned that there is a substantial risk of flash flooding in several areas owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 9:51 am

Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, an enhancement of the prevailing showery conditions is expected over the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the next few days from today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 6:31 am

Court official remanded for soliciting bribe from female litigant

The Fiscal of the Udugama Magistrate’s Court in Galle has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 12:26 pm

Sri Lanka’s exports surpass USD 14 bln in first ten months of 2025

Sri Lanka Customs data indicates that total exports reached USD 14,433.82 million during the first ten months of 2025, exceeding the figures recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 10:59 am

IRD registers 200,000 new taxpayers amid highest-ever revenue collection

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a total of 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 9:46 am

Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 6,000 today

There has been a significant increase in gold prices in the world market, and correspondingly, the price of gold in Sri Lanka has also risen notably once again. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 10:50 am

Govt to introduce new digitalization system for EPF – Dy Minister

The government of Sri Lanka has decided to introduce a new digitalization system for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 12:51 pm

Nine children killed in Pakistani attack in Afghan province, Taliban says

At least nine children and a woman were killed after Pakistani forces bombed the home of a local resident in Afghanistan’s Khost province, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 10:03 am

CID probes reports that A/L Economics paper has been leaked

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation over reports that the Economics question paper of the ongoing G.C.E. Advanced Level examination has been leaked. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 2:39 pm

Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: NBRO submits report, road could reopen after recommendations

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has submitted a report containing recommendations on immediate measures and long-term solutions for the site following the landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa to the Kegalle District Secretary, the Mawanella Divisional Secretary, and the Road Development Authority (RDA). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 11:50 am

Two suspects arrested over Rs. 35 million fraud case

Two suspects involved in a fraud amounting to more than Rs. 35 million have been arrested following a complaint received by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 8:18 am

Air India, Akasa cancel flights after Ethiopia volcano erupts

Indian airlines Air India and Akasa Air said on Tuesday they were cancelling some flights after ash plumes from a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia disrupted operations. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 1:11 pm

Govt to present draft bill in Parliament to amend Port City Economic Commission Act

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 draft bill in the government gazette notification and present it to Parliament for approval. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 2:12 pm

Five arrested over removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa released on bail

A total of five individuals who were arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa District have been released on bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 4:54 pm

Fire breaks out at shop in Vavuniya

A fire has reportedly broken out at a shop along the Horowpathana road in Vavuniya, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 11:48 am

CID summoning Editor of ‘Aruna’ newspaper a warning to all journalists – Namal

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa stated that the summoning of the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is an act of suppression and a warning directed at all journalists. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 1:14 pm

Cabinet grants approval to procure 3 million rabies vaccine doses

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to award the contract, amounting to Rs. 360 million (without VAT), to procure 3,000,000 inactivated doses of 0.5 ml/1 ml rabies vaccine (for human use) for the prevention of rabies. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 2:12 pm

Chathura Galappaththi arrives at Bribery Commission

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Member of Parliament (MP), Chathura Galappaththi has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago.

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 10:25 am

Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi arrested

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, has been arrested on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 1:58 pm

Govt plans to limit rice imports and increase paddy production – Minister

A discussion aimed at formulating a structured plan to resolve the issues faced by paddy farmers was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 5:44 pm

Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi remanded

The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission, has been remanded until December 09, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 4:27 pm

Cabinet grants approval for Sri Lanka to join RCEP trade bloc

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal for Sri Lanka’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and for the completion and submission of the initial questionnaire provided to Sri Lanka as necessary. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 1:43 pm

Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest

An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 2:53 pm

Pope Leo to take peace message to Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas trip

Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy as the leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace in the region and urge unity among long-divided Christian churches. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 1:28 pm

Trump touts ‘extremely strong’ China relations after call with Xi

President Donald Trump touted relations with China as “extremely strong” on Monday following a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who told Trump that Taiwan’s “return to China” is a key part of Beijing’s vision for the world order. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 6:43 am

Govt to suspend issuance of new licences to operate analogue TV channels

The government has decided to suspend the issuance of new licences for the operation of terrestrial analogue television channels in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 2:23 pm

Recently signed Sri Lanka-US Defence Pact made public

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka, the Montana National Guard and the United States Coast Guard was signed in Colombo on November 14. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 3:59 pm

MrBeast and Rockefeller Foundation team up to inspire global youth action

One of the most storied American philanthropies is teaming up with the internet’s biggest creator to instill young people with a concern for what they call the world’s “most vulnerable” populations. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 4:21 pm

No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds

The committee appointed to investigate and report on whether any form of sexual harassment had occurred involving a female employee of Parliament has determined that no such incident has taken place. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 3:16 pm

Badulla–Colombo Road restricted to one lane; further disruptions in Pahala Kadugannawa

The Badulla–Colombo main road, which was blocked due to a landslide between Beragala and Haldummulla, has been restricted to a single lane, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 7:17 am

Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 4:21 pm

Cabinet approves amended Sri Lanka–Luxembourg double taxation agreement

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to sign the protocol amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 1:37 pm

Two arrested over Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Ambalangoda Modara Devalaya Committee. MORE..

(0)Comments | November 25, 2025 5:26 pm

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