Sri Lanka and India hold bilateral discussions

Sri Lanka and India held a bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), held in New Delhi19th20th November (2025).

President vows no political protection for criminals or drug traffickers

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that his government will not protect any criminal or drug trafficker and is fully committed to protecting children and the country from the growing drug problem.

A-380 makes emergency landing at BIA after passenger falls ill

An A380, one of the world’s largest passenger aircraft, made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening after a passenger suddenly fell ill, an airport duty officer confirmed.

Sri Lanka-India power grid will be connected through a high voltage line: Minister

The Sri Lankan and Indian power grid will be connected through a high voltage line, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today.

Another Sri Lankan dies in Israel

A Sri Lankan employed in the construction sector in Israel has died after being hospitalised due to a heart condition.

Parcel from Thailand leads to Rs. 300mn drug bust

A suspicious parcel sent from Thailand on November 10 has resulted in a major narcotics seizure after officials at the Central Mail Exchange Office intercepted it on suspicion of containing illicit substances.

ASPI rebounds as market finds support

The Colombo Stock Exchange saw a mild recovery on Thursday (20th November 2025), as the market took a breather following a nearly 3% pullback from its all time high. The ASPI gained 75.10 points (+0.33%) to close at 23,104.96, while the S&P SL20 advanced 20.60 points (+0.32%) to 6,382.18. Volatility remained subdued throughout the session, though activity levels stayed muted with market turnover posting a modest LKR 3.49 Bn.

Land Bank to be set up for industrial development, Minister

A land bank will soon be set up to acquire land suitable for industrial development, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnethi said.

Nigerian hacks Senior DIG’s WhatsApp, Rs. 400,000 defrauded

The Colombo Cyber Crimes Division informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that investigations have been conducted into a Nigerian national suspected of hacking the WhatsApp account of a senior police officer and defrauding Rs. 400,000.

DMT suspends issuance of three-wheeler licences to foreigners

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that it has temporarily halted the issuance of driving licences for foreign nationals seeking to operate three-wheelers in Sri Lanka.

Nalinda possessed by Ranil?: Ajith P. Perera

It appears that Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa has been influenced by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera told Parliament today.

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect.

Severe Triphosha shortage reported in maternity and children’s hospitals

A severe shortage of Triphosha has been reported in many maternity and children’s hospitals across the country, Federation of Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Unions Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

Helmsman who was on his phone when South Korea ferry ran aground, arrested

Arrests have been made after a ferry ran aground on rocks off South Korea’s south-east coast, according to media reports.

Special traffic plan for Opposition rally in Nugegoda

A special traffic plan has been implemented for the opposition rally scheduled at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda tomorrow.

Sajith wants MPs protected from snakes in Parliament

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged Speaker Jagath Wickremerathna to ensure that Members of Parliament are protected from snakes that enter Parliament.

UNICEF’s “Little Amaya – See Me, Hear Me” exhibit opens at Lotus Tower

Sri Lanka marked World Children’s Day and the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child with the official opening of Little Amaya – See Me, Hear Me, an immersive, interactive child-rights experience and art exhibition at the Lotus Tower.

NPP’s Tangalle UC budget defeated

The inaugural budget of the Tangalle Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated.

Order for LECO Chairman’s vehicle cancelled: Minister

The order placed for a vehicle for the Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) Chairman has been cancelled and an inquiry has been launched into the order of the vehicle, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said today.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who Can Still Make It?

Who Has Already Qualified? With the latest round of matches, 42 of the 48 spots are now filled. Here’s the full breakdown by region:

Complaint lodged with Bribery Commission over 18 CPSTL TU members: Minister

A complaint was lodged with the Bribery Commission over an illegal payment of Rs. 1,067,000 to 18 trade union members of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., (CPSTL) as salaries and overtime payments, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said today.

Sri Lanka among top 50 travel destinations for 2026

Sri Lanka has been named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel in 2026” by the magazine Travel + Leisure.

Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha 2026 budget defeated

The 2026 budget of the Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated today by a margin of four votes.

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Health authorities warn of rising misuse of antibiotics

Health authorities have raised alarm over the widespread and indiscriminate use of antibiotics, cautioning that such practices are accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and could render common treatments for infections increasingly ineffective.

27 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

A group of 27 Indian fishermen were repatriated to India today, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.

Smoking among schoolchildren on the rise: Expert

Smoking among schoolchildren is on the increase, according to Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Duminda Yasaratne.

No decision to change nurses’ uniform: Heath Minister

The government has not taken any decision to change the uniform of the nursing officers, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Pressure mounts on Govt. as Easter Sunday probe lacks results

The recent remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament have cast doubt on the integrity of the investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks after he revealed that critical evidence had gone missing, potentially hindering the ongoing probe.

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