President inaugurates Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union AssemblyThe inaugural ceremony of the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was held in Colombo today (01), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Nov 01, 202602:30 PMSri Lanka's fuel import bill exceeds USD 4.4 billion in first nine months of 2026Sri Lanka's expenditure on fuel imports has increased by 51.5% during the first nine months of 2026, reaching USD 4,487.2 million, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.Nov 01, 202602:13 PMGovernment introduced 12 tax revisions over two years: CHR Sri LankaThe Sri Lanka Center for Human Rights and Research (CHR Sri Lanka) has revealed that the present government has introduced 12 tax revisions over the past two years, claiming that several of these measures have placed an additional burden on the public.Nov 01, 202601:56 PMGovernment introduced 12 tax revisions over two years: CHR Sri LankaThe Sri Lanka Center for Human Rights and Research (CHR Sri Lanka) has revealed that the present government has introduced 12 tax revisions over the past two years, claiming that several of these measures have placed an additional burden on the public.Nov 01, 202601:56 PMIndia's opposition holds mega rally seeking election chief's resignationTens of thousands of people have gathered in Delhi for a major opposition rally demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner and electoral reforms.Nov 01, 202601:43 PMIndia's opposition holds mega rally seeking election chief's resignationTens of thousands of people have gathered in Delhi for a major opposition rally demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner and electoral reforms.Nov 01, 202601:43 PMNearly 12,000 children arrested in drug-related raids in one yearNearly 12,000 children have been arrested during raids conducted over a one-year period under the ‘A Nation United’ national operation.Nov 01, 202601:38 PMNearly 12,000 children arrested in drug-related raids in one yearNearly 12,000 children have been arrested during raids conducted over a one-year period under the ‘A Nation United’ national operation.Nov 01, 202601:38 PMNavy rescues critically injured crew member from cargo ship off Southern coastThe Sri Lanka Navy evacuated a critically injured crew member from a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka earlier today (01). Nov 01, 202601:37 PMNavy rescues critically injured crew member from cargo ship off Southern coastThe Sri Lanka Navy evacuated a critically injured crew member from a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka earlier today (01). Nov 01, 202601:37 PMSri Lanka, South Korea to sign MoUs on vocational training and student exchange programmesSri Lanka is scheduled to enter into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea to implement vocational training and student exchange programmes.Nov 01, 202601:31 PMSri Lanka, South Korea to sign MoUs on vocational training and student exchange programmesSri Lanka is scheduled to enter into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea to implement vocational training and student exchange programmes.Nov 01, 202601:31 PMDeep depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclone; naval & fishing communities cautionedThe Depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has now intensified into a Deep Depression at 05.30 a.m. today (01), the system was located near latitude 11.5°N and longitude 86.4°E, according to the Department of Meteorology. Nov 01, 202612:44 PMDeep depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclone; naval & fishing communities cautionedThe Depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has now intensified into a Deep Depression at 05.30 a.m. today (01), the system was located near latitude 11.5°N and longitude 86.4°E, according to the Department of Meteorology. Nov 01, 202612:44 PMPSC report on release of 323 containers from Colombo Port to be released before Dec. 21The report of the Parliamentary Select Committee investigating the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour is expected to be released before December 21, Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has said. Nov 01, 202612:13 PMPSC report on release of 323 containers from Colombo Port to be released before Dec. 21The report of the Parliamentary Select Committee investigating the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour is expected to be released before December 21, Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has said. Nov 01, 202612:13 PMOutstanding domestic tax arrears reach nearly Rs. 2.1 trillion at end of 2025 – IMF reportA total of nearly Rs. 2.1 trillion in outstanding tax arrears had been recorded by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) as of the end of 2025, according to a new report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Nov 01, 202611:36 AMOutstanding domestic tax arrears reach nearly Rs. 2.1 trillion at end of 2025 – IMF reportA total of nearly Rs. 2.1 trillion in outstanding tax arrears had been recorded by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) as of the end of 2025, according to a new report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Nov 01, 202611:36 AMOver 21,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,356 individuals belonging to 5,800 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions and Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab,’ the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.Nov 01, 202610:33 AMOver 21,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,356 individuals belonging to 5,800 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions and Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab,’ the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.Nov 01, 202610:33 AMNavy seizes Indian fishing trawler with seven fishermen off TalaimannarThe Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended seven Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar this morning (01).Nov 01, 202610:16 AMNavy seizes Indian fishing trawler with seven fishermen off TalaimannarThe Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended seven Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar this morning (01).Nov 01, 202610:16 AMSajith launches project to establish life-size statue of tusker ‘Kawanthissa’Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has taken steps to create a life-size statue of the late tusker ‘Kawanthissa’ and launch a wildlife elephant conservation programme.Nov 01, 202609:26 AMSajith launches project to establish life-size statue of tusker ‘Kawanthissa’Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has taken steps to create a life-size statue of the late tusker ‘Kawanthissa’ and launch a wildlife elephant conservation programme.Nov 01, 202609:26 AMTrump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants'US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost his country's presidential election to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can stay in the United States "as long as he wants."Nov 01, 202608:51 AMTrump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants'US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost his country's presidential election to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can stay in the United States "as long as he wants."Nov 01, 202608:51 AMTwo Indian nationals rescued from drowning off Mirissa BeachTwo foreign nationals who were bathing in the sea off Mirissa Beach, within the Kotawila Police Division, have been caught in a strong sea current and swept away.Nov 01, 202608:44 AMTwo Indian nationals rescued from drowning off Mirissa BeachTwo foreign nationals who were bathing in the sea off Mirissa Beach, within the Kotawila Police Division, have been caught in a strong sea current and swept away.Nov 01, 202608:44 AMValid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from today The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from today (01) when carrying out several specified transactions. Nov 01, 202608:18 AMValid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from today The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from today (01) when carrying out several specified transactions. Nov 01, 202608:18 AMNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices remain unchanged for NovemberLitro Gas Lanka has announced that domestic LP gas prices will remain unchanged for November, despite rising international market prices and challenges in exchange rates.Nov 01, 202607:39 AMNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices remain unchanged for NovemberLitro Gas Lanka has announced that domestic LP gas prices will remain unchanged for November, despite rising international market prices and challenges in exchange rates.Nov 01, 202607:39 AMJudge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officialsA federal judge has ordered the federal government to stop threatening local and state election officials with criminal charges over their role in processing election ballots. Nov 01, 202607:01 AMJudge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officialsA federal judge has ordered the federal government to stop threatening local and state election officials with criminal charges over their role in processing election ballots. Nov 01, 202607:01 AMRioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violentHooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.Nov 01, 202606:50 AMRioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violentHooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.Nov 01, 202606:50 AMFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m., today (01), the Department of Meteorology said.Nov 01, 202606:40 AMFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m., today (01), the Department of Meteorology said.Nov 01, 202606:40 AM