The government should learn a lesson from the US midterm elections, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.

Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered that the decision on the request to lift the overseas travel ban imposed on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday t

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that individuals can open new bank accounts and renew motor vehicle revenue licences evenContinue Reading The post TIN certificate not required to open bank accounts or renew vehicle

The government is planning to develop the historic Ridi Viharaya in Kurunegala into an international Buddhist and spiritual wellness destination,Continue Reading The post Plans to attract 5,000 foreign tourists monthly t

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along Parliament Road, starting from Polduwa Junction, due to a protest staged by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP).

Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm likely in several provinces, the Department of Meteorology warned.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is fleecing consumers by charging a profit margin of Rs.100-120 per litre on petrol and diesel sold by it while denying the three private players a level playing field, former Energ

Diabetes often develops in silence. Millions of people live with elevated blood sugar for years without experiencing noticeable symptoms, allowingContinue Reading The post Silent Warning: Why early action and knowing you

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

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

Sri Lanka batter Pavan Rathnayake has made a significant leap in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, climbing 20Continue Reading The post Pavan Rathnayake breaks into world’s top 20 ODI batters appeared first on N

A protest organised by the People’s Struggle Movement against the government’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA)Continue Reading The post Protest against proposed anti-terrorism and organised cr

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (04), seeking the removal of an overseas travelContinue Reading The post Gotabaya Rajapaksa appears in court seeking removal o

Sri Lanka’s November fuel price revision has narrowed the gap between the market price and the cost-recovery formula price ofContinue Reading The post November fuel price hike narrows diesel pricing gap, widens petrol ga

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.

Two Indian passengers, and a British national who was also of Indian origin were arrested by airport police for allegedly behaving in an unruly manner while travelling on a flight from Sydney, Australia, to Bandaranaike

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

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Chinese authorities to immediately release veteran journalist Dong Yuyu instead ofContinue Reading The post China orders journalist Dong Yuyu to resume prison labo

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning in several districts across Sri Lanka, warning ofContinue Reading The post Severe lightning warning issued for several districts in Sri Lank

The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court has ordered the immediate arrest of individuals allegedly involved in violating regulations and obstructing publicContinue Reading The post Gnanasara Thera protest: Court orders

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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