Two Chinese women arrested in Kandy

Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the Kandy Tourist Police for allegedly engaging in business activities while on tourist visas in Sri Lanka.

Power and Energy Ministry Secretary summoned to appear before SC

The Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy was issued a notice to appear before the Supreme Court on November 19 to explain why his actions should not be considered contempt of court.

Sri Lanka requests U.S. to remove security alert on Arugam Bay

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has requested the U.S. Embassy to remove the security alert issued earlier asking its nationals to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice, a spokesperson said yesterday.

Six arrested for forcing man to transfer Rs. 1 Mn after body massage

Six suspects, including a couple, have been arrested for allegedly forcing an individual to transfer Rs. 1 million from his bank account after inviting him for a body massage in Bambalapitiya.

Sri Lankans falling prey to cyber scam centres in Myanmar on the rise, Defence Ministry warns

Sri Lankans currently staying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being sent to cyber scam centres in Myanmar in groups and the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has received information through reliable sources that there is an increase in the number of newly recruited Sri Lankan citizens there, the Defence Ministry said.

Schools to be hand over to Grama Niladharis today for election preparations

All schools are to be handed over to the respective Grama Niladhari officers today (12) after classes end, in preparation for the parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday (November 14), the Education Ministry said.

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal may bring thundershowers from tomorrow

The formation of a low-pressure area over the south-west Bay of Bengal today may lead to thundershowers in most parts of the island from November 13, the Meteorology Department said.

Sri Lanka projected to emerge as one of world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025

Sri Lanka is expected to rank among the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025, with tourism spending forecasted to increase by 40 percent, according to the 2024 WTM Global Travel Report, published in partnership with Tourism Economics.

Policy consistency crucial to boost SL’s apparel exports to US $ 8bn in 2025- JAAF

Policy consistency is key to achieving US $ 8 billion in apparel exports next year, up from an estimated US $ 5 billion in 2024, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).

Are we going to clean the dirt and create an L board Parliament? :Ranil

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who wound up the New Democratic Front (NDF) campaign for the general election said the people of Sri Lanka should decide whether they want to sweep away the dirt and end up with an L board government and a Parliament.

Sri Lanka will receive IMF third tranche by end of February: President

Claiming that the debt restructuring process will be completed by December this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed confidence that Sri Lanka will receive the third tranche under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) by the end of January or early February next year.

CID launches probe into Channel 4 documentary on Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into the documentary telecast by Britain’s Channel 4 TV on Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bomb attacks in 2019.

Polling cards available online: EC

Ahead of the Parliamentary election scheduled for November 14, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards.

MR appoints Cassilingham as Jaffna District Organizer of SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Politbureau Member Geethanath Cassilingham has been appointed as the Jaffna District Organizer of the party, by its leader Mahinda Rajapaksa this evening.

Train service between Colombo-Talaimannar to resume tomorrow

Train services on the Talaimannar railway line will resume tomorrow, Deputy General Manager of Railways (Transportation) M.J. Indipolage said.

JVP has forgotten November Heroes’ commemoration: Kumar Gunaratnam

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), a breakaway group of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), today said the latter which is governing the country today had even neglected the commemoration of November heroes on the due date.

India will not travel to Champions Trophy - PCB

India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.

976 solar pannel systems installed on rooftops of religious shrines: Energy Ministry

A total of 976 solar panel systems have been installed on the rooftops of religious shrines across the country with financial support from the Government of India, the Ministry of Energy said.

Sujeewa hands over vehicle to court

Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) National Organiser Sujeewa Senasinghe said he has handed over his vehicle to the Supreme Court for further investigations.

Total of 2,000 cyberbullying incidents reported so far this year

A total of 2,000 incidents of cyberbullying have been reported so far this year, according to the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT).

Polling cards now available online

Ahead of the Parliamentary elections, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards.

Rohitha becomes emotional at election rally

Former MP Rohitha Abeygunawardhane became emotional during an election rally in Kalutara where he said, with tears in his eyes, that he had been with the people over the years.

Trump, Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters on Sunday, as President Joe Biden plans to urge Trump not to abandon Kyiv.

Ishiba formally reelected as Japan PM, eyes minority gov’t

Shigeru Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Monday after a rare runoff vote in parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls, setting the stage for a minority government that may push him to yield more to an emboldened opposition bloc.

Thundershowers possible in most parts of island from Nov 13

A low-pressure area is likely to develop over the south west Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said.

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Russia and Ukraine have carried out their largest drone attacks against each other since the start of the war.

People bussed from different districts for the president’s rally in North: Sumanthiran

Former TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran alleged that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had brought several thousands of people in buses last evening all the way to Jaffna to participate in the NPP’s political rally attended by the President.

Price of an egg will increase to Rs 1000 if SL fails to stabilize economy: RW

Price of an egg will rise to Rs 1000 if Sri Lanka fails to stabilize the economy, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

All universities to remain closed on Nov. 13, 14

All universities in the country will be closed on November 13 and 14 in view of the 2024 General Elections, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced.

All liquor shops islandwide to close on Nov. 14, 15

The Commissioner General of Excise announced that all liquor shops and wine stores across the island will be closed on November 14 and 15 due to the upcoming general elections.