Mahinda Rajapaksa to join opposition rally in Nugegoda

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to take part in the rally in Nugegoda, organized by opposition parties led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on November 21.

New low pressure system may affect Northern Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology has said that the current low pressure area over Sri Lanka is moving away, and its impact on the weather is gradually reducing.

Writ petition filed to prevent demolition at Trincomalee Buddhist temple

The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee, Venerable Kalyanawansa Tissa Thera, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to prevent the demolition of a section of the temple premises.

Easter Sunday attacks evidence destroyed, but govt will find mastermind: President

Evidence related to the Easter Sunday attacks has been destroyed, but that will not stop the government from uncovering the truth behind the carnage, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament today.

Medical specialists meet President, express frustration over solutions

Representatives of the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today to discuss a series of long-standing issues affecting medical specialists.

Defence Ministry expenditure head approved

The Defence Ministry’s expenditure head was approved today by a majority of 92 votes, with 101 MPs voting in favor, while 9 MPs representing Tamil parties from the North and East voted against it.

Shooting in Tangalle kills couple

A 68-year-old man and his 59-year-old wife were shot dead in Tangalle this evening, in a brazen attack that has shocked residents of the coastal town.

Market pullback deepens as selling resumes

The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed another weak trading session on Tuesday (18th November 2025), with the ASPI declining 172.02 points (-0.72%) to close at 23,051.66, extending its pullback from the all-time high of 23,769.5. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to lock in profits, while selective buying emerged in fundamentally strong counters amid the broader market correction.

Cloudflare down latest: Websites such as Twitter not working amid technical problems with the internet

Parts of the web appear to have stopped working amid a technical problem at Cloudflare.

NPP secures Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured control of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha today with the election of P.K. Premaratne as chairman, in a vote supervised by Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara.

Namal criticizes Govt for ignoring professionals in 2026 budget planning

National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa, has criticized the government for disregarding the concerns of professionals and the public, following a meeting with the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA).

AWC accuses authorities of inhumane confinement of Monkeys in Thumpane

The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has accused authorities of state-sanctioned animal cruelty in Thumpane, alleging that large groups of monkeys have been kept in cages for days without food or shelter.

Plane carrying Congo minister, 20 others bursts into flames; skids off runway

A chartered Embraer ERJ‑145LR carrying Democratic Republic of Congo mines minister Louis Watum Kabamba and around 20 others onboard skidded off the runway and caught fire at Kolwezi Airport on Monday.

Google boss warns ’no company is going to be immune’ if AI bubble bursts

Every company would be affected if the AI bubble were to burst, the head of Google’s parent firm Alphabet has told the BBC.

Babar Azam fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Pakistan player Babar Azam has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Severe lightning alert issued for multiple districts

The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for the North-Western, Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, effective until 11:30 p.m. today.

Over 6,700 cybercrime cases reported; 35 involve children

Over 6,700 cybercrime incidents have been reported in Sri Lanka over the past eleven months, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.

Special committee to be appointed for restructuring tri-forces: Deputy Minister

A special committee will be appointed next year for the restructuring of the tri-forces, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Rtd) Aruna Jayasekara said today.

Dr. K. Waligepolage appointed Director General of Irrigation

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Dr. (Eng.) K. Waligepolage as the new Director General of Irrigation, effective 4 December 2025.

Indian Consul General visits former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his birthday

On the occasion of his birthday, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa received a visit from Indian Consul General Sri Harvinder Singh at his Carlton residence in Tangalle today (18).

“Sri Lanka has enormous promise, but effective tourism promotion requires both investment and continuous effort” - Zubin Karkaria, Founder & CEO, VFS Global Group

Over a year after the e-visa system handled by the consortium—comprising IVS-GBS as the primary partner and VFS Global as the technical partner—was suspended in Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror Editor-in-Chief Jamila Husain interviewed Zubin Karkaria, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VFS Global Group,

Sri Lanka signs debt restructuring agreement with Denmark

The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark as part of the ongoing External Debt Restructuring Process.

Sri Lankan pilgrims can now use UPI in India

A pilot initiative to introduce UPI One World digital service for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India has been launched.

Veteran radio presenter Chitra Kumari Kalubowila passes away

Award-winning radio presenter Chitra Kumari Kalubowila has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Sri Lanka’s broadcasting industry.

Over 2.28 million Sri Lankans pledge to donate eyes

The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) announced that more than 2.28 million Sri Lankans have pledged to donate their eyes after death, marking a major milestone in the nation’s longstanding humanitarian efforts.

Supreme Court dismisses FR petition against Cabraal, others

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Ven. Thiniyawala Palitha Thera seeking an order directing the Attorney General to initiate both criminal and civil proceedings against former State Minister Ajith Nivaard Cabral and several others for allegedly engaging in illegal financial transactions involving public funds, causing losses to the State, was dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Chamara Sampath to be indicted before High Court for misappropriation of public funds

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that the investigation conducted by the CIABOC on the alleged corruption committed by former Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake to the tune of Rs. 1 million of public funds belonging to the Uva Provincial Council,

Kalutara district to launch comprehensive sex education program for schools

Kalutara District Parliamentarian Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Chairperson of the Children and Women’s Sub-Committee of the Kalutara District Coordinating Committee, announced that a program will be implemented next year to provide sex education to all school children in the district.

Kataragama dog control drive records 223 sterilizations, 251 vaccinations

A five-year initiative to control rabies and the stray dog population in the Kataragama area has recorded significant progress, with 223 sterilizations and 251 anti-rabies vaccinations completed during the first four days of the campaign.

Train derails at Ohiya, upcountry train services disrupted

A train traveling from Kandy to Badulla at 4:00 a.m. this morning derailed at Ohiya Railway Station.