Tree falls on bus in Kandy, one killed, 10 injured

A man was killed and ten others injured when a pine tree fell over a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plying from Kandy to Hewaheta at Halwatte this afternoon.

NPP Peliyagoda UC member resigns after husband’s arrest over drugs

The National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Council member, whose husband and son were arrested for drug smuggling, has resigned.

GMOA confident Govt will resolve issues within health service

The Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, expressed confidence that the 2026 Budget is a positive step toward addressing the issues in the health sector and that the government will take the necessary measures to resolve them.

‘Ratama Ekata’ nets 980 drug suspects

Police conducted 1,053 anti-drug raids across the country under the ongoing ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation, arresting 980 suspects yesterday.

Torrential rain causes flooding in Ratnapura

Low-lying areas in Ratnapura, Kuruvita, Elapatha, and Kiriella have been inundated this afternoon following more than 12 hours of torrential rain.

Qatar Airways sells entire Cathay Pacific stake for US$897 million

State-owned Qatar Airways has decided to sell its entire stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for about US$897 million (HK$6.97 billion), marking its complete exit from Hong Kong’s flagship airline.

Govt. boosts support for science and technology to build sustainable future

Science and technology are vital forces shaping Sri Lanka’s sustainable future, noting that the government is taking significant steps to enhance support for these sectors, Science and Technology, Professor Chrishantha Abeysena Minister said.

Cristiano Ronaldo plans to retire from football for family reasons

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire “soon”, admitting it will be difficult to bring his glittering career to an end as the 40-year-old has been planning his post-football life for some time.

Sri Lanka continues fight against leprosy, targets elimination by 2035

Although Sri Lanka successfully eliminated leprosy as a public health threat in 1995, new cases continue to emerge, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

’’What’s your skincare routine,’’ Harleen Deol asks PM Modi. His reply

As Prime Minister Modi met and commended the Indian women’s cricket team for their ’’remarkable resilience and comeback’’ in the World Cup, he was asked a cheeky question: What is his skincare routine?

Opposition calls for public views on budget

The opposition has decided to call for public opinion on the budget in order to ensure an effective debate.

Pre trial conference on Keheliya Rambukwella vaccine case to begin on November 26

The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar today ordered that the pre trial conference in the case filed by the Attorney General against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others over the alleged purchase of substandard immunoglobulin vaccines using government funds, be commenced on November 26.

We are not here to topple the govt — We are here to awaken them” - SLPP

On the 21st of this month, we will take to the streets. Not to cause chaos. Not to overthrow the NPP government. But we are rallying because this government has stopped listening — and someone needs to remind them that power comes with responsibility.

Election for new Diyawadana Nilame at Sri Dalada Maligawa tomorrow

All arrangements have been finalized for the selection of a new Diyawadana Nilame for the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow (07).

Racket to sell ancient reservoirs and paddy lands in Anuradhapura: Farmers’ Union

A large-scale racket is currently underway to reclaim and sell ancient reservoirs and paddy lands surrounding the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Chairman of the National Farmers’ Union, Anuradha Tennakoon, told the Daily Mirror.

Third school term ends tomorrow

The Education Ministry announced that the first phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools for the year 2025 will conclude tomorrow (November 7).

High Court sets November 12 for Yoshitha Rajapaksa case

The Colombo High Court today fixed November 12 for the pre-trial conference in the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and Daisy Forrest.

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan join forces for new film after 40 years

Indian superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reuniting for a new film after more than 40 years, sending waves of excitement through the Tamil cinema world.

American woman found dead in house

An American woman on a visit to Sri Lanka was found dead in a house at Dharmasoka Mawatha in Aruppola off Kandy.

Prisons should be schools of transformation: Justice Minister

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said that prisons should no longer be seen as places of punishment, but as schools of transformation that offer inmates a second chance at life.

Philippines declares state of calamity as typhoon death toll rises to 114

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, caused severe flooding in central Philippines, leaving at least 114 dead.

Media Law Forum relaunches 24/7 legal hotline for environmental journalists

The Media Law Forum (MLF) has relaunched its 24/7 Emergency Legal Hotline dedicated to providing immediate legal assistance to environmental journalists in Sri Lanka.

President reviews final draft of 2026 budget proposals

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reviewed the final draft of the 2026 Budget proposals last night (05) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Aswesuma beneficiaries should feel ashamed: Handunnetti

Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti yesterday said that those accepting Aswesuma benefits should be ashamed, describing it as “legal begging.”

Fake CID officer who robbed 25 men nabbed in Athurugiriya

A former police officer who had posed as a senior CID officer and allegedly robbed more than 25 young men of their cash and valuables, along with two accomplices, was arrested yesterday by the Athurugiriya Police.

Rajarata University crippled by strike action

The strike of work by the University Teachers’ Association of Rajarata University reached the seventh day yesterday much to the anxiety of the students.

Prices of 40 varieties of goods reduced by 19% last month: Minister

Prices of 40 varieties of goods that are most frequently purchased by consumers has reduced by 19 percent in October this year when compared to October last year, Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said yesterday.

America’s WTI crude unqualified to enter Sri Lanka due to lack of price competitiveness

Despite Sri Lanka’s decision to import crude oil from the United States, its WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude has not qualified to enter the Sri Lankan market because it is not price -competitive this time, an official said.

Four arrested with heroin and ICE in Homagama

Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested after police discovered a large stock of heroin and ICE during a raid in Homagama.

Sri Lanka risks losing USD 70 million debt relief– Verité Research

Sri Lanka may lose out on USD 70 million in potential debt relief under its Governance-Linked Bond (GLB) due to a fiscal planning oversight, according to Verité Research.