Lalith Pathinayake’s acting role ends as NPC makes new appointments

The National Police Commission has approved the appointment of Senior DIG Sanjeewa Dharmaratne as the Senior DIG in charge of Police Administration.

UNP raises concerns over President’s remark at Maha Viru Samaruma

The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over a remark made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, claiming that a key comment was deliberately excluded from the official record of the event.

China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates

China has warned its citizens against traveling to Japan as it escalates a backlash over comments by the country’s prime minister about the island of Taiwan.

Schoolgirl stabbed, ex-soldier found hanging

A 28-year-old former soldier, suspected of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old schoolgirl, has reportedly taken his own life by hanging himself, police said.

Watagala sends LOD over apartment claim

A demand letter seeking Rs. 10 billion in compensation has been issued against SLPP activist Mahinda Pathirana over an alleged defamatory statement made against Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala.

Shah Rukh Khan launches Dubai Tower named after him

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was recently honored with a skyscraper in Dubai named after him.

CAA tightens price controls on canned fish

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has imposed fresh maximum retail prices on several canned fish varieties in an effort to curb price volatility and strengthen regulatory oversight across the food sector.

IPL Retentions 2026: CSK set to release Matheesha Pathirana

Chennai Super Kings have decided to release Matheesha Pathirana into the auction pool, just a year after retaining him for Rs 13 crore last year. The Indian Express understands that the franchise continues to have concern around Pathirana’s fitness and the sort of impact his slightly remodelled action has caused to his bowling and given the uncertainty, releasing him to the auction pool will give them an opportunity to strengthen the squad.

Pelawatte party office not linked to government: PM

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) headquarters in Pelawatte is not linked to the government but a place where we discuss our political stability and where our party makes all political decisions,’’ Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

Deputy Minister lives in an apartment valued Rs.500Mn, says opposition MP

Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri, while firing allegations against ruling party members, said a certain deputy minister lives in an apartment valued Rs.500 million, and asked who donated it to him. However, he did not mention the deputy minister’s name.

TPA backs wage hike but calls for clear implementation – Barath Arullsamy

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) has expressed support for the 2026 Budget’s proposed daily wage increase for plantation workers, while urging clear implementation and wider structural reforms.

Rally on Nov. 21 only to remind govt of its promises – Namal

SLPP Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa says the opposition’s rally scheduled for November 21 in Nugegoda is aimed at reminding the government of the promises it made to the public.

Vijitha Herath ends minister’s list for overseas employment

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has announced that the Minister’s list will no longer be used to send workers abroad, highlighting the urgent need to retain talent in Sri Lanka.

Birthrate slows among elephant population in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has seen a 21 per cent birthrate decline according to the latest consensus, compared with the last one conducted 13 years ago.

First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state

The person was infected with a strain that has previously been reported in animals but never before in humans.

Namal Rajapaksa briefs ITAK General Secretary on opposition rally

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said he met Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran to brief him on the 21st public rally organised by the opposition against the National People’s Power (NPP) government.

Gold prices fall by Rs. 10,000 in local market

Gold prices in Sri Lanka saw a sharp decline today (15), dropping by Rs. 10,000 compared to the previous day, traders at the Colombo Pettah gold market said.

Pakistan’s army has always been influential - now its chief has new powers

Pakistan’s parliament has voted to give army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir new powers and lifetime immunity from arrest and prosecution, a move that critics say paves the way towards autocracy.

Select committee will be appointed to look into holding of PC elections: Leader of the House

A select committee will be appointed to look into the holding of Provincial Council elections and the system as a whole, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament today.

Some Railways Department officials have illegally leased out bungalows: Minister

Some officials attached to the Railways Department have unlawfully leased out railway bungalows to tourists, Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today.

No legal obstacle to use state funds to pay estate workers’ incentives: Vijitha

Claiming that no legal bearing of opposition claims on allocating state funds for the payment of estate workers’ attendance allowance, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday Rs. 5,000 million was allocated to the Plantations Ministry and not to increase wages of workers in a private company.

Rs. 1Mn each allocated to district, divisional secretariats under ‘Praja Shakthi’

The Government has allocated Rs. 1 million to every District Secretariat and Divisional Secretariat across the country as part of the ‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme aimed at modernising public administration.

Teamwork to Ignite Champs Kandy SC

’’We don’t have stars or big names, but we have a bunch of players who are ready to play for one another.’’

Seven killed, 27 injured in explosion at police station in India’s Kashmir, NDTV reports

At least seven people were killed and 27 injured when a large pile of confiscated explosives in a police station in India’s Kashmir detonated late on Friday, broadcaster NDTV reported, citing sources.

Govt is aware that some bureaucrats are corrupt, lethargic

The government is well aware that some bureaucrats are corrupt and lethargic but does not victimise them, Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake said.

Sex workers join force for legal recognition

Around 10,000 female sex workers of Sri Lanka have organised themselves under a common banner to push for their legal and social recognition.

2026 examination calendar released

The Examinations Department has announced the full timetable for national examinations in 2026, outlining what officials describe as one of the most tightly structured academic calendars in recent years.

Sri Lanka at an advantageous position to bring in value-addition for exports: Deloitte India

Sri Lanka is at an advantageous position to bring in value-addition stages for its exports but to do so, significant focus needs to be given to bring in the necessary policies, infrastructure and administrative measures, said Deloitte India Executive Director Direct Tax Policy Vijay Chauhan.

Azam ends century drought as Pakistan seal Sri Lanka ODI series

Babar Azam hit his first international century since August 2023 to lift Pakistan to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second day-night international on Friday.

PC elections will be conducted- Bimal

Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake said in Parliament today that the provincial council elections would be conducted for sure.