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).

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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.

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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.

Zimbabwe stalwart Williams loses contract after entering drug rehab

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sean Williams, one of the country’s finest ever cricketers, will no longer be considered for selection after he entered into a drug rehabilitation programme, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84

Former United States Vice President Dick Cheney has died aged 84.

Income tax filing deadline set for November 30

The Inland Revenue Department has announced that all individuals registered for Income Tax are required to submit their Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 online on or before November 30, 2025.

Schengen visa appointments only through VFS Global

The German Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that, effective from November 3, 2025, all appointments for Schengen visa applications must be made through a new online system operated by VFS Global.

CSE touches 23,000 milestone amid volatile trading session

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a volatile yet positive session today, as the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) briefly surpassed the 23,000 mark during early trading hours. However, profit-taking emerged later in the day, pulling back gains and leaving the index to close modestly higher.

Former Finance Secretary Charitha Ratwatte granted bail

Former Finance Ministry Secretary Charitha Ratwatte, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) was released on bail over allegations of causing a financial loss of Rs. 99.6 million to the government by importing 50 temporary paddy storage units in violation of due procedures during his tenure as a senior advisor to former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sabalenka to face Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes'

World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a ’Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

Four arrested over Fisheries Corporation corruption case

Four individuals, including a former Chairman of the Lanka Fisheries Corporation, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an irregular equipment purchase made in 2020.