Only one player under 30 in Australia Ashes squad

Australia chief selector George Bailey says the squad for the first Ashes Test against England deserves ’’respect’’ following criticism of the age of players.

NPP PS member who threatened police gets bail

The National People’s Power (NPP) Hingurakgoda Pradeshiya Sabha member, who was arrested for allegedly threatening police officers, was released on bail by Hingurakgoda Magistrate Duminda Karunarathne today.

Indian FM S. Jaishankar assures India’s support for Sri Lanka’s stability

The Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s continued support to Sri Lanka in maintaining political and economic stability.

Students face hardship as Jaffna university hhostel road falls into disrepair

The road leading to the Jaffna University Student Hostel in Kondavil has fallen into a state of disrepair, with potholes and waterlogged sections causing significant difficulties for students.

Tea factory worker dies after being trapped in machine

A worker at the Maussakele Tea Factory, operated by the Maskeliya Plantation Company, died after being trapped in a tea processing machine in the early hours of yesterday morning.

NPP PS member arrested for threatening Hingurakgoda police

A member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Hingurakgoda Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) was arrested last night (4) for allegedly threatening police officers and using criminal force inside the Hingurakgoda Police Station in an attempt to secure the release of his brother.

8th China international import expo opens in Shanghai

The latest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Wednesday in Shanghai.

Bhagwanthalawa three-wheelers registered and issued ID stickers

All hired and private three-wheelers, including those used by estate workers in Bhagwanthalawa, were registered and issued special identification stickers at the Bhagwanthalawa Police Station on November 5.

Sri Lanka begins process to list national heritage sites, draft new laws

The National Heritage Division of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has initiated the process of identifying and listing Sri Lanka’s national heritage sites, along with drafting new legislation to protect them.

Pakistan’s Rauf and Indian skipper Yadav punished over Asia Cup behaviour

Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf and Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav were punished by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday for their inflammatory behaviour in September’s Asia Cup.

Vatican Foreign Minister meets Prime Minister at Temple Trees

His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States and International Organizations (Foreign Minister of the Vatican), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on Monday.

Dr. Saman Weerasinghe honoured with Russia’s Prestigious Order of Friendship

Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has been awarded the Order of Friendship (Orden Druzhby) by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony held at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Health Minister meets WFP officials to discuss food and nutrition security

The World Food Programme (WFP) Country Representative Philip Ward and Government Partnership Officer Mustafa Nihmath met Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Ministry of Health on Monday (4).

AMS condemns manipulation in Health Ministry’s 2026 End Post List

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has raised serious concerns over an alleged attempt by a senior Health Ministry official to include two additional posts in the finalized Medical Specialists End Post List for 2026.

Liverpool defeat Real Madrid in Champions League after Mac Allister goal

Alexis Mac Allister scores a second-half winner after Courtois makes a string of fine saves to deny Liverpool.

Much more to be done to eradicate underworld: SF

There is much more to be done in order to eradicate the underworld, former MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today.

Over 40% of migrants move to Colombo and Gampaha due to marriage

Among the more than three million district-wise migrant population, 40.6 percent moved to Colombo (16.7%) and Gampaha (16.8%) districts due to marriage, according to the latest report by the Department of Census and Statistics.

Ugandan born American Zohran Mamdani elected as the New York Mayor

In a milestone for representation and grassroots politics, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City — becoming the first Ugandan-born American to lead the nation’s largest city.

Sajith Premadasa meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa met with Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, for a productive discussion focused on deepening parliamentary cooperation and sharing procedural best practices.

Do we really need the opposition to protest right now?

The opposition has announced a major rally on November 21, as a first warning to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding that he fulfills the election pledges made to the nation. They say the protest is also to oppose any attempts to suppress opposition parties.

Applications open for 10th intake of interest-free student loan scheme

The Education Ministry has opened applications for the 10th intake of the Interest-Free Student Loan Scheme (IFSL), offering thousands of students the opportunity to pursue degree programmes at recognized non-state higher education institutes.

Rise in drug addiction among women in Colombo: Ministry

The Children and Women’s Affairs Ministry has raised serious concern over a rapid increase in the number of women addicted to drugs in Colombo and nearby cities.

Is Sri Lanka in the dark if tsunami strikes again?

Amidst the Tsunami Exercise (IOWave25) scheduled in several coastal districts today, Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Maj. Gen. Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd.) yesterday revealed that all 77 Tsunami Early Warning Towers in the country are not operative at the moment.

At least three killed after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire

At least three people were killed and 11 injured after a UPS (UPS.N), opens new tab wide-body cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, erupting into a massive fireball shortly after takeoff, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on Tuesday.

SL’s e-commerce rules still playing catch-up

Sri Lanka’s fast-expanding e-commerce sector is currently operating in a policy vacuum as critical regulatory gaps undermine consumer protection, transparency, and trust in the digital marketplace.

Local tourism earnings clouded by outdated accounting, says Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance

The local tourism industry, once hailed as the country’s third-largest foreign exchange earner, is under scrutiny for the reliability of its earnings data, with experts warning that flawed accounting methods are distorting the true picture of the sector’s performance.

Australian education partnerships hailed as blueprint for Sri Lanka’s future economy

Australian education has become one of the most powerful and enduring links in its bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka, emerging as a critical pillar for building the advanced skills and capabilities that will define the nation’s future economy.

SC grants leave to proceed with schoolgirl’s petition over Punjabi dress ban

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by a schoolgirl challenging the decision of her school administration to prohibit her wearing the Punjabi dress to school.

Former football star David Beckham awarded knighthood

David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today.

State officials should be handled with diligence: Wajira

State officials should be handled with diligence, especially in a situation where they are not appreciated whenever their actions benefit the country and blamed during other instances where they are blamed when the state suffers losses because of them, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said today.