Air Force Target Top-Four Finish

Air Force Sports Club is eyeing a top-four finish ahead of the inter club league rugby tournament which gets underway on Friday and play their first match against Army Sports Club at Ratmalana on the following day.

Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan raise safety concerns; seek to return home

Several Sri Lankan cricket players touring Pakistan have sought permission to return home, expressing concern for their safety following a bomb blast in Islamabad.

SJB still undecided on attending Nugegoda rally

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is still undecided on attending the Nugegoda rally on November 21, party General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

Nugegoda rally will highlight govt promises: Namal says

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said the upcoming anti-government rally in Nugegoda on November 21 aims to remind the government of the promises it made to the people.

Why Montessori teachers failed to do it: Minister responds to Sajith on state revenue collection

Refuting claims of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa that the government has collected record state revenue by overly taxing people, Minister Anura Karunathilake said no new tax was imposed in 2025 and that state revenue was collected due to proper management of existing taxes and by strengthening the tax net.

SLPP, UNP discuss upcoming Nugegoda rally

Several Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) representatives held a special discussion with United National Party (UNP) leaders regarding the anti-government rally scheduled to be held in Nugegoda on November 21.

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its climate focus.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot for the women’s 100 meters and a Super Saturday session.

Street dog population in Sri Lanka rises to over 2 million: Animal Welfare Association

The Sri Lanka Animal Welfare Association has warned that the number of street dogs in the country has increased to between two and three million.

Wolves appoint ex-defender Edwards as manager

Wolves have appointed Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract following the sacking of Vitor Pereira.

Jesus did not appear on hill in France, Vatican says

Jesus may answer prayers but he has not made special appearances in a small town in the north of France, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

Muthusamy and Wolvaardt named ICC Players of the Month for October

All-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s outstanding performances with bat and ball in Test cricket and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s superb efforts as opening bat in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have helped them win the ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025.

ASPI extends uptrend amid volatile trading and strong earnings momentum

Colombo, 12th November 2025 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) sustained its positive momentum, closing higher despite a volatile trading session. The ASPI surged over 187 points during early trading, driven by strong investor optimism, before easing in the latter half to settle with a 77-point gain, maintaining its upward trajectory.

Comet similar to interstellar object 3I/ATLAS fast moving towards earth

Astronomers have observed a mysterious comet racing through the solar system towards both Earth and the Sun. It has led to comparisons with the famous interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.

Charges against Daisy Forrest cannot be maintained due to dementia: Defense tells court

Defense counsel representing Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, informed the Colombo High Court that maintaining proceedings against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is baseless, as she is suffering from dementia.

Met Dept warns of thundershowers and severe lightning in several areas

The Meteorology Department has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in the Southern and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Kalutara, Rathnapura, and Ampara districts.

5,000 coconut trees to be destroyed to contain root wilt disease

The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has decided to cut down and destroy around 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara District due to the rapid spread of the coconut root wilt disease, locally known as ’Weligama Wint’.

President condoles victims of Islamabad attack

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed deep sorrow over the attack in Islamabad yesterday, extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

President calls for swift implementation of Unique Digital Identity project

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need to expedite the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) project and strengthen the nation’s overall digital economy framework to accelerate the country’s transformation into a modern, tech-driven economy.

Birth certificates to be delivered via post under new project

Sri Lanka today launched a pilot project to deliver national birth certificates directly to citizens through the Sri Lanka Postal Courier Service, the Department of Registrar General announced.

Prasanna Ranatunga released on bail

Former Minister of Tourism and Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.

New political movement ‘Bahujana Balaya’ launched

A new political movement named Bahujana Balaya (People’s Power) was launched on Tuesday with the aim of uniting young leaders from across the political spectrum to promote citizen-centered governance.

Trump says United States doesn’t have talented people to fill jobs domestically

President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview that aired Tuesday night the United States doesn’t have talented workers to fill jobs needed domestically, defending the H1-B skilled worker visa program.

Sri Lanka targets high-spending Luxembourgers for tourism

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, which is also accredited to Luxembourg, successfully organised a Sri Lanka Tourism Roadshow on 23 October 2025 in Luxembourg.

Will give farmers higher prices for onion, potatoes but consumers should bear the cost: Lalkantha

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha, commenting on the crisis faced by potato and onion growers, said the government will ensure maximum support prices for them next time, but admitted that such a move would inevitably lead to retail price hikes, leaving consumers in the lurch.

New Zealand to open applications for two new seasonal work visas in December

The Government of New Zealand has announced that applications for two new seasonal visa categories will open on 8 December 2025, offering more opportunities for overseas workers during peak employment periods.

25 specialists leave annually, hospitals under strain: Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa says

Sri Lanka’s healthcare system is grappling with a growing shortage of specialist doctors, as around 25 leave the country each year, severely impacting hospitals across the island, warns Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance.

Tamim Rahman indicted over LPL fixing bid, ready to admit guilt

The Attorney General today filed indictments before Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga against Tamim Rahman, the owner of the Dambulla Thunders cricket team, who is accused of attempting to influence a player participating in last year’s Lanka Premier League (LPL) to fix a match.

World Bank grants misused: Minister

Funds provided by the World Bank for entrepreneur development have been misused and given to relatives of former Ministers, Minister Samantha Vidyaratne told Parliament today.

Ravi questions legality of 2022 debt default

Former Finance Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake has questioned the legality and accountability of Sri Lanka’s 2022 decision to suspend repayment of its external debt, calling on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to clarify whether the move was made without parliamentary sanction