Special General Meeting of the Past Pupils Association of Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte

The Special General Meeting of the Past Pupils Association of Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte, convened for the purpose of updating the membership register, will be held at 2.00 p.m. on 07th December 2025 at the School Main Hall.

NBRO technical advice now mandatory for all development projects in high-risk areas

A special act has been issued requiring all government institutions to obtain technical advice from the National Building and Research Organization (NBRO) when undertaking public or private development projects.

Patients continue to suffer as doctors’ strike continues

Patients across the country continue to be affected as the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue its ongoing trade union action, despite talks held with the Health Minister this morning.

SLPA to honour 10 media veterans at its 70th Convention on Wednesday

Sri Lanka Press Association will celebrate its 70th Anniversary Convention and the D. F. Kariyakarawana Memorial Journalism Awards on Wednesday, November 26th at the Hilton Colombo.

Constable hospitalized after being dragged 1.5km by escaping motorist

A police constable attached to the Delwala Police was injured after a car attempted to flee during an inspection in Udapebotuwa, Nivitigala, police said.

Fake healer ‘Seetha Maniyo’ nabbed after torturing teen in name of ‘cure’

A woman who claims to possess a magical healing power and popularly known as ‘Seetha Maniyo’ was arrested on Monday by the Horowpathana Police for severely beating a 16 year old girl with a cane and causing her burn injuries

Southern Province hosts largest ever engineering exhibition at Ruhuna University

The Engineering Faculty at the Ruhuna University, the only state engineering faculty in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the grand REXTRO-2025 Engineering Exhibition from 5th to 7th December

Sri Lanka must face its real threats and its unfinished past Govt. must stop the blame game and protect the nation

Recent events in the United Kingdom, where JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva was met with coordinated protests by pro-LTTE separatist groups, should serve as a wake-up call to the Government of Sri Lanka. These demonstrations

UDA to lease Pettah Floating Market to Japan for $160 million

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is preparing to lease the Pettah Floating Market Complex to a Japanese investor for US$160 million.

Sri Lanka HIV cases surge, despite decline in global cases

While the world has made major progress in reducing HIV, Sri Lanka is moving in the opposite direction, according to the latest data.

UN committee to conduct torture prevention visit to SL

Sri Lanka has been included in a new round of country visits planned by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) for 2026, the body announced following its latest session in Geneva.

Sri Lankan questioned over Easter bombings seeks asylum in UK

A Sri Lankan man suspected of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people is seeking asylum in the UK.

Tree falls on trishaw, driver dead

A huge Mara tree hanging over Mawanella-Rambukkana road at Talagolla in Beddewela had fallen on a moving trishaw, causing the death of a passenger and injuries to three others including a two-year-old child.

Ten relatives sent to the gallows over murder committed ten years ago

Ten persons who are relatives -three females and seven males- were sentenced to death by Embilipitiya High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala over a murder committed ten years ago.

Wellawatte robbery trial 24 years later, former army officer and driver freed

The Colombo High Court yesterday acquitted and released a former Army Captain and his personal driver, who had been indicted over a 2001 incident in which they were accused of breaking into a jewellery shop in the Wellawatte area and robbing a mobile phone worth Rs. 20,000 by threatening the occupants with a Rambo knife and a firearm.

Name boards of archaeological sites illegally removed: Dept. of Archaeology

The name boards in several archaeological sites in the Batticaloa District have been illegally removed.

Deputy Minister verbally abused female journalist- alleges opposition MP

A female journalist was subjected to verbal abuse within the parliamentary premises, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chamindranee Kiriella told the House yesterday.

Retired judge among victims of expanding int’l online fraud scheme

A retired Sri Lankan judge has become one of the latest victims of an international online fraud ring that has been operating for more than two years, officials confirmed.

CID to probe alleged leak of A/L Economics question paper

The Department of Examinations has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) following reports that this year’s GCE Advanced Level Economics question paper had been leaked prior to the examination.

Depression to bring more rains in the coming days

A depression is developing over the Bay of Bengal which is expected to bring in rains more than 100mm in the coming days, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Part of Kandy–Colombo road declared high-risk zone: NBRO

The section between the 97th and 99th kilometre posts on the Kandy–Colombo road, in the Pahala Kadugannawa area of Ganethenna, had been declared a high-risk zone due to the possibility of rockfalls, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said.

Many young women leaving probation homes turn to sex work, Report says

Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs Namal Sudarshana said it is difficult to confirm how many young women take up sex work, but admitted that those leaving detention often have no guardians or support.

two 14-year-old girls who escaped from children’s home arrested

Two underage girls who fled from a children’s home at Monaragala were arrested by Passara police and handed over to Monaragala Police.

Echoes of Galle and Nature

Rushana Cassim will hold her first solo exhibition: Echoes of Galle and Nature on the 21st and 22nd November at the J.D.A. Perera Gallery. Art has been a quiet, nurturing companion in her life for over two decades. Over time, art

Soranathota PS budget defeated for the second time

The budget proposals for 2026 of Soranathota Pradeshiya Sabha were defeated for the second time at yesterday’s meeting.

Court issues warrant against team manager in LPL match-fixing investigation

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday ordered the issuance of a warrant against a Pakistani national who served as the manager of the Dambulla Thunders cricket team, over allegations that he aided and

SC orders fresh inquiry into alleged deception of 22 Sri Lankan drivers sent to Dubai

The Supreme Court has directed the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to immediately commence a fully-fledged inquiry into complaints filed by 22 Sri Lankan drivers who alleged they were deceived after being sent for

Severe Thriposha shortage hits maternity and children’s hospitals

There is a severe shortage of Thriposha in many maternity and children’s hospitals across the country, Chairman of the Federation of Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Unions, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, said.

SL has taught the world a lesson by restoring democracy after the Aragalaya: Ranil

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that Sri Lanka has taught an important lesson to the world by restoring political and economic stability in the aftermath of the Aragalaya, despite negative narratives promoted by sections of the international media.

At least 2368 cybercrimes reported in Sri Lanka this year : Minister

There has been 2368 reported cybercrimes in Sri Lanka up to October 31 2025, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said in Parliament yesterday.