STF to get motorcycles and Tuk-Tuks to boost anti-drug raids

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to purchase 100 motorcycles with 125cc engine capacity and 50 tuk-tuks for the Special Task Force (STF).

Sajith Premadasa meets Indian Finance Minister in New Delhi

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa met India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Ministry of Finance in New Delhi for discussions on deepening bilateral economic cooperation and regional integration.

Tickets to go on sale for ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Tuesday

Tickets for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will go on sale online from 12 pm on Tuesday, 4 November.

’Wicked’ star Jonathan Bailey named ’sexiest man alive’

English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film ’’Wicked: For Good,’’ was named this year’s ’’sexiest man alive’’ by People magazine on Monday.

Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to ensure release of detained fishermen in Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging him to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan Government to secure the release of all detained fishermen from Tamil Nadu along with their fishing boats.

Life threats to MP Adaikkalanathan, complaint lodged with Jaffna Police

Member of Parliament Selvam Adaikkalanathan has lodged a complaint with the Jaffna Police, stating that he has received death threats.

TPA will not participate in the joint opposition rally: Mano

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) will not participate in the joint opposition rally which is to be held in Nugegoda on November 21, its leader Mano Ganesan said.

Update: Businessman killed in Ambalangoda shooting

A businessman who was injured in a shooting near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises this morning (4) has succumbed to his injuries.

Soldier killed, three injured in brick-wall collapse

An army soldier was killed and three others injured when a brick-wall of an abandoned building at 59th Brigade Camp at Mulliyaweli in Mullaitivu collapsed on them.

Former Finance Secretary Charitha Ratwatte arrested

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Senior Advisor to the former Prime Minister, Charitha Ratwatte, was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

ASPI surpasses 23,000 milestone, fueling investor optimism

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its bullish momentum as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 23,000 mark, reflecting growing investor confidence and sustained market optimism.

Over 100,000 houses built with mud, rocks, and thatched with Palmyra leaves, cadjan or straw

Over 100,000 houses in Sri Lanka currently have been built using mud and rocks for walls and roofed with Palmyra leaves, cadjan or straws, highlighting the lack of weather–prone housing conditions, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS).

High-profile corruption arrests continue across public sector

Several former top government officials are now under the radar of the Bribery Commission over alleged corruption, as the Commission intensifies its probe into the misuse of public resources.

Government to open cannabis cultivation project to local investors

The government plans to offer local investors the opportunity to participate in the country’s cannabis cultivation project, which has so far been limited to foreign companies, Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni said.

Probation officer arrested for rape

A probation officer was arrested yesterday by the Ampara Division Women and Children’s Bureau on suspicion of rape of two underage girls in a Home for the Children in Dehiattakandiya in Ampara.

Taxpayers’ money go up in smoke as docs abandon service

Billions of rupees of taxpayers’ money have gone down the drain as hundreds of government doctors have deserted their posts and forfeited their foreign training opportunities.

Sri Lanka ready to tap Mannar Basin’s $267Bn oil and gas potential

Sri Lanka is planning to open international tenders during the first week of next month, calling for bids for oil and gas exploration and development in the Mannar Basin, an official said.

Tourist arrivals in October hit record high

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry posted a record-breaking performance in October 2025, welcoming 165,193 visitors.

Trott and Afghanistan to part ways after 2026 T20 World Cup

Former England batter Jonathan Trott will leave his job as head coach of Afghanistan after next year’s men’s T20 World Cup.

FIFA dismisses Malaysia appeals in forgery scandal

FIFA on Monday announced it had dismissed the appeals lodged by Malaysia’s football federation (FAM) and its seven players in the on-going eligibility scandal linked to forged documents used for an Asia Cup qualifier.

Key records broken by champions India in CWC25 final

India’s first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph saw several records tumble in a clinical display against South Africa.

When Fashion Turns into Surveillance: Why Sri Lanka Must Wake Up to the Privacy Crisis

You’re walking along Galle Face Beach with your family. The sun is slipping into the sea, your child’s chasing bubbles, the salty breeze feels good. Then you notice someone nearby talking to himself, adjusting his sunglasses, pointing them subtly in your direction.

India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners

India’s cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women’s team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.

Four Indian fishing boats with 35 fishermen seized

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have seized four Indian fishing boats and apprehended 35 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Veththalakerni and the Analativu Island, Jaffna.

GovPay passes Rs. 1 billion mark, now used by 200 organizations

Sri Lanka’s digital payment system GovPay has reached a big milestone, with over Rs. 1 billion in transactions and 200 government organizations now using the platform. This marks strong progress toward a fully digital payment system for the public sector.

Englishman ordained at Vijeyananda temple

A British national Gareth Thompson (58), entered the order of Bhikkhus at Weliwatta Vijeyananda Pirivena temple by the name of Ven. Englanthaye Buddhdasa Thera.

NCOET officially inaugurated

The National College of Education on Technology (NCOET), Kuliyapitiya was officially inaugurated today (3) under the patronage of Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minster Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Saudi national sentenced for assaulting Sri Lankan Airlines flight attendant

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today imposed a three-month suspended prison sentence for five years and a fine of Rs.10,000 on a Saudi Arabian national who pleaded guilty to assaulting a Sri Lankan Airlines flight attendant on board a flight.

Sri Lanka hosts first aircraft emergency response workshop

Sri Lanka’s inaugural three-day joint workshop on emergency response for aircraft incidents in Sri Lankan airspace and waters commenced today (November 3) at 9:00 a.m. at the Civil Aviation Authority Auditorium in Katunayake.

Tsunami exercise in several coastal districts on Wednesday: DMC

The Indian Ocean Tsunami Exercise (IOWave25) is scheduled to be conducted in coastal districts of Batticaloa, Jaffna, Galle and Kalutara at 8:30 a.m. on November 5, 2025, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.