Spain court orders Meta to compensate media for ’unfair competition’

The potentially landmark decision was centred on European Union law which obliges companies to obtain users’ consent to create lucrative personalised advertising from their data.

Kaudulla safari ticket scam: 10 Jeeps seized, wildlife officers suspended

A major ticket fraud operation involving safari jeeps at the Kaudulla National Park has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of 10 jeeps, Director General of Wildlife Conservation Ranjan Amarasinghe said.

Farmers, consumers hit by inaccurate crop data from Agriculture Dept.

Sri Lanka’s farmers and consumers are facing serious difficulties due to inaccurate data and forecasts issued by the Department of Agriculture, Chairman of the National Farmers’ Union Anuradha Tennakoon told the Daily Mirror.

MP Mohammed Faizal denies allegation of death threats

MP Mohammed Faizal in Parliament today denied the allegation by MP Ramanathan Archuna that he had threatened the latter with death.

Some state institutions will be reactivated with private sector assistance: Deputy Minister

A group of state institutions, including the Kahatagaha Mines, Lanka Mineral Sands and Laksala, will be reactivated with the assistance of the private sector, Deputy Minister of Industries Chathuranga Abeysinghe told Parliament today.

More than 5,000 suspects arrested for drug trafficking released on bail, 250 remain in custody

Out of more than 5,000 suspects arrested for drug trafficking, only around 250 have been remanded in custody by the courts, while the remainder have been released on bail, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijeyapala said.

Air rifles to be issued to farmers to control macaque monkeys

The Department of Agriculture has decided to issue air rifles to farmers to protect cultivated land from macaque monkeys, and giant squirrels.

Information Department suspends media IDs for non-essential officials

The Department of Information has suspended the issuance of media identity cards to media secretaries of ministers and officials of government institutions.

MP Archchuna complains of death threats

Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna today alleged that a certain Muslim MP had threatened him with death at the members’ canteen in Parliament today.

Experts sound red alert as Delhi air turns ‘life threatening’

Calling this a ’public health emergency’, experts have said that there is enough evidence to show that pollution hits life expectancy.

RTIC warns staffing shortages and media misreporting undermine its functions

The Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka (RTIC) has expressed serious concern over chronic understaffing, delays in recruitment, and recent media misreporting, which it says undermines its quasi-judicial functions.

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.

Increase in young male elephants linked to rising elephant conflicts: Wildlife Dept.

The number of juvenile (young male elephants) in Sri Lanka has increased over the past three national elephant surveys, contributing to a rise in elephant–elephant conflict, Acting Director General of the Wildlife Conservation Department Ranjan Marasinghe said yesterday.

Are NPP-led local bodies in a fix amidst budget defeats?

A series of recent budget defeats across several Pradeshiya Sabhas—many controlled by the governing National People’s Power (NPP), has raised concerns about the stability and functioning of local government bodies.

Ex-SJB member arrested in Tangalle drug bust

The Sri Lanka Navy, in a joint operation with the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), intercepted a fishing vessel carrying narcotics off the southern coast yesterday (November 20). The vessel, along with six local fishermen on board, was brought to Tangalle Fisheries Harbour last evening.

Police impose rules on opposition rally sound systems

Police have issued special instructions regarding the use of sound amplification systems at a public rally scheduled for today (November 21) at 2.00 p.m. at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda.

Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves for Chennai

Former President and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe departed from Katunayake Airport to Chennai, India, this morning (21), airport officials confirmed.

China studying aid project to provide Sri Lanka with electric buses: Ambassador

China is studying an aid project to provide Sri Lanka with a fleet of electric buses, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, said yesterday. He noted that this marks a new phase of cooperation between the two countries.

Yield-hungry retail rush fuels bourse as risks mount

Sri Lanka’s dramatic decline in interest rates has triggered a massive migration of capital from safe bank deposits to the stock market, prompting regulators and analysts to advise caution as new entrants navigate

Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina while Northern Ireland travel to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals.

'The Ashes is here - now is the time for heroes'

Adelaide is 1,300 miles to the east, Jakarta 1,900 miles to the north. In this corner of Western Australia, nature is hostile. The heat is unforgiving and there are countless animals that could kill a human. Even the magpies attack.

Wolff sells £230m stake valuing Mercedes F1 at £4.6bn

Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz.

Zimbabwe Crush Sri Lanka by 67 Runs in Tri-Series Stunner

Zimbabwe delivered a crushing blow to Sri Lanka on Thursday, sealing their biggest-ever T20I win over the islanders with a commanding 67-run victory in the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025.

Sri Lanka and India hold bilateral discussions

Sri Lanka and India held a bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), held in New Delhi19th20th November (2025).

President vows no political protection for criminals or drug traffickers

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that his government will not protect any criminal or drug trafficker and is fully committed to protecting children and the country from the growing drug problem.

A-380 makes emergency landing at BIA after passenger falls ill

An A380, one of the world’s largest passenger aircraft, made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening after a passenger suddenly fell ill, an airport duty officer confirmed.

Sri Lanka-India power grid will be connected through a high voltage line: Minister

The Sri Lankan and Indian power grid will be connected through a high voltage line, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today.

Another Sri Lankan dies in Israel

A Sri Lankan employed in the construction sector in Israel has died after being hospitalised due to a heart condition.

Parcel from Thailand leads to Rs. 300mn drug bust

A suspicious parcel sent from Thailand on November 10 has resulted in a major narcotics seizure after officials at the Central Mail Exchange Office intercepted it on suspicion of containing illicit substances.

ASPI rebounds as market finds support

The Colombo Stock Exchange saw a mild recovery on Thursday (20th November 2025), as the market took a breather following a nearly 3% pullback from its all time high. The ASPI gained 75.10 points (+0.33%) to close at 23,104.96, while the S&P SL20 advanced 20.60 points (+0.32%) to 6,382.18. Volatility remained subdued throughout the session, though activity levels stayed muted with market turnover posting a modest LKR 3.49 Bn.