A special raid conducted in the Kala Wewa North area under Operation ‘Hasthi Sena’ has led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other equipment allegedly used for illegal poaching.
The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a strong broad-based rally on 4 November 2026, with both benchmark indices advancing sharply as buying momentum strengthened across the market.
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a landslide early warning for multiple Divisional Secretariat Divisions across seven districts,Continue Reading The post NBRI issues Amber landslide warnings for
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to attend a special interfaith convention tomorrow (Nov.5) as Sri Lanka marks the one-yearContinue Reading The post President to join interfaith convention marking 1 Year of “Rat
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has met with members of Melbourne’s Sri Lankan community at a dinner hosted by community leader Sinantha Jayathilake, just weeks ahead of the November 28 state election.
Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along Parliament Road, starting from Polduwa Junction, due to a protest staged by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP).
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the government is preparing to increase electricity tariffs following the recent fuel priceContinue Reading The post Electricity tariffs could rise again following fuel
Amidst increasing international discussion about restricting children’s access to social media, including proposals to establish minimum age limits Sri Lanka needs to carefully consider age-appropriate access to digital
Manula Chamal Perera, Director of Administration and Human Resources at the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), has been released onContinue Reading The post National Youth Services Council Director granted bail in R
Pakistan has suffered an estimated USD 40 billion in economic losses since trade with India was suspended in 2019 following the Pulwama terror attack and subsequent escalations, the head of a business advocacy group said
Sri Lanka is seeking financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to support agricultural and rural developmentContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka seeks IFAD financial support for
Sri Lankan Professor Sudath Shirley Pathmasiri Warnakulasuriya has been awarded the Princess Srinagarindra Award 2026, one of the world’s highestContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan professor wins prestigious global nurs
United Nations human rights experts have raised concerns over provisions in Sri Lanka’s proposed Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill thatContinue Reading The post From phone records to police detention: 11 concerns raise
A Director (Administration & Human Resource Management) of the National Youth Services Council was arrested today by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegation
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lanka E-Mobility Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (LeMS) toContinue Reading The post Alliance Finance and LeMS partners to make Electric Three-Wh
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 14-member squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, with Harshitha SamarawickramaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka names 14-member squad for ICC Women’s Emerging Na
Nestlé Professional Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Chefs Guild of Lanka and the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association, concludedContinue Reading The post Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Competition 2026 Recognizes the
South Asia which once boasted of boosting growth with its rising working age population is now ageing fast with Sri Lanka bound to cross the aged threshold fastest, according to a World Bank report launched yesterday.
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House in addition to the U.S. Senate, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to Preside
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber while preserving a crucial Democratic seat in the party’s fight fo
A spate of cyber-attacks that hit supermarket chains across at least 10 European countries on Monday has prompted European Union officials to warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain. Supermarkets ha
Seven passenger planes across Europe, two of which departed from the UK, have been inspected following a series of suspected bomb threats. Two Ryanair flights, one originating from Dublin and the other from Lisbon, were
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday said profit attributable to equity holders of the parent rose 213% to Rs. 5.17 billion in the second quarter of 2026/27, from Rs. 1.65 billion a year earlier, while Group profit b
Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned – six days after the high-speed train collision in which at least 69 people were killed and dozens injured. He announced his decision in Congress, after giving evidenc
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the “The Value of Vision – Global Summit for Eye Health and Exhibition” and the Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs’ Summit on 2 November 2026, during her official visit to
It has been planned to implement waterfront environment development projects for the coastal and marine-related Hamilton Canal, Negombo Lagoon, and the surrounding waterfront environment in the Western Province as a natu
Approval has been granted at the cabinet meeting held on 15-09-2026 to implement a project for the construction of a building with modern facilities for the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna. Accord
The European Union has agreed to implement a project to promote sustainable practices between the European Union and Sri Lanka. It is expected to achieve the objectives of strengthening the sustainable trade relationship
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 November 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the e
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Chief Justice Sarath Nanda Silva yesterday (03) warned that the Protection of State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB) could be utilised against those opposed to the government. They could be brand
Tensions flared in Parliament yesterday as Opposition MPs staged a protest against the rejection of a no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with some MPs attempting to seize the ceremonial mace.
A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe
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