Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the Government of increasing fuel taxes beyond previous levels, warning that the burden was ultimately being passed on to the publi

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has extended Deepavali greetings to Sri Lankans and people around the world, highlighting the festival’s message of unity, humanity, peace and hope.

A special joint operation involving several State institutions has been launched to address flooding and flash floods in Colombo and its suburbs, with 60 locations where water drainage is obstructed identified for urgent

The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Air Force and local firefighting teams, has extinguished a fire that broke out at a boat maintenance yard at the Galle Fisheries Harbour this afternoon (08).

Customs officials have seized 39 drones and 16 microphones brought into the country by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara without the required approvals, Customs Media Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa said.

A 59-year-old businessman died after falling from an apartment complex in Kompannavidiya (Slave Island) this morning (08), Police said.

Large swarms of white and yellow butterflies spotted across several parts of Sri Lanka in recent days are part of a natural seasonal migration triggered by monsoon rains and the growth of host plants, experts have explai

Woman Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, who served as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Administration Unit at the Kotawila Police Station, has been suspended from service.

Police have launched an investigation into suspected illegal online operations and financial fraud following a search of a hotel in Nalluruwa, Panadura, where 32 Chinese nationals were staying.

Singapore has expanded its Work Permit scheme to allow employers to recruit foreign workers, including Sri Lankans, for eight additionalContinue Reading The post Singapore opens 8 new job categories for foreign workers,

Several explosions reportedly heard in Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday. Reports indicate that a fire has broken out at Saudi Aramco oil facilities in the Abqaiq area, located in the country’s Eastern Province.

Wildlife officers have discovered and disabled an illegally installed trap gun near a maize cultivation in Anuradhapura, close to whereContinue Reading The post Close call for Agbo: Trap gun found near elephant’s locatio

The Sri Lanka Navy rushed a firefighting team from the Southern Naval Command to help extinguish a sudden fire at a boat maintenance yard in the Galle fisheries harbour this afternoon, 8 November 2026. SLNS Dakshina dete

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, requesting his intervention to secure two parliamentaryContinue Reading The post SLPP writes to Sajith seeking intervention over c

Authorities have identified 60 locations across five electoral divisions in Colombo where blocked drains and waterways are obstructing the flowContinue Reading The post 60 locations identified with drainage obstructions

A disturbed weather system is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman Sea around NovemberContinue Reading The post Low-pressure area may develop over Bay of Bengal around November 13 appe

Before a singer or dance group rehearses to a backing track, agree on the count-in and the ending. Put theContinue Reading The post Prepare a rehearsal backing track with a clear count-in appeared first on Newswire.

D.S. Senanayake College will host its first-ever DS Premier League (DSPL 2026) indoor cricket tournament on November 21, bringing togetherContinue Reading The post 24 teams, one champion: DS Premier League set for Novemb

Sri Lanka Customs has detained 39 drones brought into the country by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara JayamahaContinue Reading The post Customs detains 39 drones brought from Singapore by SJB MP appeared fir

The bodies of all four employees of a private company in Colpetty who drowned while bathing in a stream inContinue Reading The post 4 Colpetty company employees drown in Deniyaya; all bodies recovered appeared first on N

Sri Lanka’s rising table tennis star Taavi Samaraweera has won two gold medals at the WTT Youth Contender Montenegro 2026Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera wins double gold at international table ten

The Iranian navy has said that a tanker has caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, halting its journey. “An offending oil tanker that was travelling in an unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, passing over the former army chief’s rival, Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog told Eisenkot of his decision on Saturday evenin

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya in her Deepavali message said that all Sri Lankans should  resolve to strengthen our cultural bonds and move forward as one nation, transcending all ethnic and  religious differences.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 November 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in theWestern,  Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces duri

MONETABRIEF – SriLankan Airlines which made a 12.5 billion rupee operational loss, ended up with a 35 billion rupee loss in the June quarter due to the collapse of the rupee, data in a Finance Ministry report showed. Sri

ECONOMYNEXT — Nearly half of young Sri Lankans would leave the country if given the opportunity, even as a large majority report a strong sense of national belonging, according to findings from a nationwide survey. The “

A contingent of officers and men from the Maldives Police Service is undergoing training in Sri Lanka. An eight week long Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training programme began on 2 Nov for 36 personnel. The elite P

Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have nearly doubled over the past decade, with health experts warning of a rising incidence among both men and women. Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the National Institute of Respiratory Di

by Rajan Philips The 2026 US midterm elections may have been the most globally watched American elections. The results have exceeded all expectations in America and in the world. The vote is a resounding slap to the Amer

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

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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