Commotion in Parliament over issues in economic centres

A commotion took place in Parliament when MP Dayasiri Jayasekera raised a question over the crisis that has occurred in economic centres where he said the work has come to a standstill. He said no buying and selling are taking place in economic centres.

Sajith, Vijitha condemn blast near New Delhi’s Red Fort

Sri Lankan leaders have expressed condolences following a blast near New Delhi’s iconic Red Fort on Sunday, which killed nine people and is being investigated as a terror attack.

Mysterious death of student hours before A/L exam

A 19-year-old schoolgirl who was due to sit for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination yesterday(10) was found dead in her bed early last morning at her home in Ihala Arawwala, Dambulla, police said.

Suspect who raped and impregnated an underage girl arrested

A suspect who had raped and impregnated an underage girl and went into hiding was arrested yesterday after more than a year by Monaragala Division Crime Investigation Unit.

Presidential media awards 2025 to honor journalists today

The “Presidential Media Awards – 2025” will be held today at 3.00 pm at the Pokuna Theatre, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, to recognize journalists for their contributions to a credible and responsible media.

Malaysia officials recover more bodies from capsized migrant boat

At least 21 people are now known to have died after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank near the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi, near the border with Thailand.

42 per cent of women in Sri Lanka are overweight or obese

Nearly 1 in 3 women (29.6 per cent) are overweight, and 1 in 8 (12.6 per cent) aged 18–60 years are obese in Sri Lanka according to the National Nutrition and Micronutrient Survey, with highest overweight and obesity rates being among women aged 50–60 years.

IRD reminds taxpayers of upcoming deadlines for 2024/2025 assessment year

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a reminder to taxpayers regarding the upcoming deadlines for income tax returns and related tax payments for the 2024/2025 assessment year.

New ’Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns found in Australia

Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns - and given it a suitably devilish name.

RTI Commission failed to address 308 requests for information last year

The Right to Information Commission has failed to attend to 308 requests for information from January 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, it was revealed yesterday.

Trump threatens BBC with legal action over Panorama speech edit

Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC, following criticism over how a speech the US president made was edited and used in a Panorama documentary.

Legal action to be taken over 7,000 unrenewed firearm licenses

Legal action is to be taken against over 7,000 firearm owners who have failed to renew their licenses with the Ministry of Defence last year.

Sri Lankans rank third most unfit in South Asia

Sri Lanka has been ranked third in South Asia for insufficient physical activity, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Nyamhuri replaces injured Muzarabani as Zimbabwe announce squad for Tri-Series

Uncapped pacer Newman Nyamhuri has been drafted into Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, replacing the injured Blessing Muzarabani. Hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka will join Zimbabwe in the high-stakes tri-nation clash.

Sri Lanka chokes as transboundary pollution drives air quality down

Air quality in several parts of Sri Lanka has plunged to unhealthy levels, driven by a mix of local pollution and smoke drifting from neighbouring nations, including northern India, experts warn.

A Crisis of Confusion, A Failure of Growth

After listening to the 2026 budget speech, one thing became clear: this Government has no plan for economic growth.

Police launch special operations to curb rising vehicle thefts in Western Province

Amid a growing number of motorcycle and three-wheeler thefts, the Sri Lanka Police have launched special operations across the Western Province, including Colombo City, to tackle the rising trend.

Remittances hit all-time high of US $ 712mn in October

Sri Lanka received its highest ever monthly income of US $ 712.0 million from the workers’ remittances in October, signalling that the country is in for a bumper year of income from the Sri Lankans working abroad.

September private credit hits Rs.236bn; highest on record

The licensed commercial banks extended a mammoth Rs.236.3 billion in new credit to the private sector in September 2025, marking a substantial 22.1 percent growth from a year earlier.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka begin ODI battle today in Rawalpindi

Sri Lanka will look to extend their winning run in white-ball cricket when they take on Pakistan in a three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Tourism starts November with 13% growth

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has recorded a solid start to the winter season, welcoming 61,890 visitors during the first nine days of November 2025.

India, Sri Lanka to Host 2026 T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s Matches Shifted to Sri Lanka Amid Travel Restrictions.

Sinner sweeps past Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner began his ATP Finals title defence by sweeping aside a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a passionate Turin crowd.

Four Ministers caught flying business on economy tickets: SJB MP

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe, participating in the budget debate, alleged that four Ministers had travelled in the business class of a SriLankan Airlines flight to the United Kingdom, despite being issued economy class tickets.

Polythene ban has no impact on industry, sales intact: Small Industries Association

The All Ceylon Small Industries Association says that the government’s decision to prohibit the free distribution of polythene bags, including shopping bags, has not affected the local polythene industry or its production.

Delhi Blast : PM Modi takes stock of situation, briefed by Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken stock of the incident, after a car blast near Red Fort rocked the national capitial on Monday evening, as per government sources. He was briefed by home minster Amit Shah on the situation.

Sri Lanka supports ’Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism’

Foriegn Minister Vijitha Herath conveyed Sri Lanka’s strong support for the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, adopted at the 26th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly.

Namal visits SLFP headquarters after a decade for talks on Nugegoda rally

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa visited the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters on Darley Road, Colombo, today his first visit in about 10 years for discussions on the upcoming opposition rally in Nugegoda scheduled for November 21.

Eight dead in explosion near Red Fort in India’s New Delhi

At least eight people were killed in an explosion near the landmark Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital New Delhi, city police said.

Czech tourist drowns in Dikwella seas

A Czech national drowned while bathing in the seas off Dikwella beach this afternoon.