The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection discussed measures to ease prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance, referring drug addicts for rehabilitation and ex

Americans are heading to the polls today in US midterm elections widely seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency and a chance for opponents to rein in his untrammeled power.

President Donald Trump has said the US will stop providing funding to Israel at the end of the year, following a deal he struck with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A special national dengue prevention week has been declared by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, covering 74 MedicalContinue Reading The post National dengue prevention week declared from November 9 to 14 appeared f

Spanish second division football club CD Tenerife has confirmed the death of 30-year-old forward Jesús de Miguel following a severeContinue Reading The post Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collisio

A Sri Lankan Navy officer who was in India to participate in a BIMSTEC maritime security exercise has died followingContinue Reading The post India expresses condolences over death of Sri Lankan Navy officer in India app

Bridging cultures and fostering international friendship, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi teamed up with the GlobalContinue Reading The post High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi hosts vibrant Diwali Da

Thirty-six officers from the Maldives Police Service have begun an intensive eight week Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training programmeContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Police STF hosts 36 Maldivian Officers for

Laughs gas has announced that it has made necessary arrangements to import three shipments of LPG to Sri Lanka withinContinue Reading The post LAUGFS Gas issues update on upcoming LPG shipments appeared first on Newswire

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has reiterated that digital assets, also known as virtual assets, cannot be used forContinue Reading The post Digital assets cannot be used for payments in Sri Lanka, Centra

Despite being granted bail in the Krrish case, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was taken back into prison custody after completing the bail formalities, pending his production before the Colombo Permanent High Court Tria

Several explosions have been heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as media outlets in the United States reported that the US military carried out what officials called “defensive strikes” in the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister and Joint Opposition Convener Prof. G.L. Peiris has warned that the proposed Organised Crime Bill and the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill could place Sri Lanka’s GSP+ trade con

Current and former employees of Mawbima.lk and Ceylon Today, media outlets owned by former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, haveContinue Reading The post Unpaid salaries spark protest by Mawbima and Ceylon Today jou

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to launch protests at major hospitals across the country over the coming days, demanding solutions to long-standing salary and allowance issues, sta

The government has announced temporary relief for individuals who have not yet obtained a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), allowing themContinue Reading The post Govt announces temporary TIN relief for two services

LAUGFS Gas PLC has arranged three LPG shipments expected to arrive in Sri Lanka during November as the company seeks regulatory approval to resume domestic supplies through its Hambantota terminal.

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – November 3 appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Stock Exchange returned to positive territory on 3 November 2026, with both benchmark indices closing higher despite a volatile session.

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

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

lt;p align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Third shipment fails nbsp;quality test nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;None so far ha

lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 November 2026 by the Departmen5 of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the ea

The liquidation process for 33 selected State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) is currently underway, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced. The Ministry has said a specialised State-Owned Ente

Investigations have been launched after a tusker was found dead in a forested area, in Kahatagasdigiliya, with its left tusk cut and removed the Department of Wildlife Conservation said. Wildlife officers discovered the

Police threaten legal action over ‘baseless allegations’ By Norman Palihawadane The Police Department yesterday denied allegations that its officers demanded free bottles of liquor from licensed outlets, threatening lega

By S. K. Samaranayake A 27-year-old remand prisoner from Galagedara, held over a narcotics related offence at the Pallekele Dumbara Bogambara Prison, was shot dead after allegedly attempting to snatch a firearm from an o

Strong ship repair performance, narrowing shipbuilding losses and lower finance costs drive continued recovery Colombo Dockyard PLC continued its return to profitability during the second quarter of its 2026/27 financial

At a moment when Sri Lanka faces deep political, economic and social uncertainty, it is essential to defend democratic freedoms, uphold the rule of law and advance policies that place the needs and rights of ordinary peo