Spanish Court orders Meta to pay publishers around $550 Mn in Data Protection row
A Spanish court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay local media outlets 479 million euros ($552.7 million) after a legal complaint over how the company processes user data for advertising. Madrid’s commercial court said Thursday that it partially upheld…
Western Province Waste Management Sub-Committee discusses challenges, solutions
The Special Sub-Committee appointed for Western Province Waste Management has held discussions focused on the current status of managing municipal solid waste generated through households, streets, institutions, and businesses, challenges, and the way forward in Western Province. According to the…
Navy says Rs. 04 Bn worth of narcotics found in seized fishing vessel
The Sri Lanka Navy says over 376 kilos of narcotics were seized from the six-crew vessel that was intercepted off the southern coast. According to the Navy, the consignment consisted of over 115 kilos of heroin, concealed in 05 sacks…
Singer admits in Court to sharing obscene images of wife
A popular Sri Lankan singer admitted in court to sending obscene images of his wife to her sister via social media, according to statements made before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama. The suspect appeared before the court as the…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. Fairly…
Police issue conditions for use of sound systems at Nugegoda rally amid A/L examinations
Sri Lanka Police have issued special conditions regarding the use of sound amplification systems at a public rally scheduled to be held today (November 21, 2025) at 2.00 p.m. at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre within the Mirihana Police…
Nugegoda protest: Police warn of possible impact on A/L exam centres
Sri Lanka Police have urged organisers of the opposition’s rally scheduled to take place in Nugegoda on November 21 to ensure that their activities do not disrupt the Advanced Level examination centres located in the area. Police said several schools…
RTI Commission raises alarm over understaffing & threats to independence
The Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka (RTIC) has expressed serious concern over chronic understaffing, delays in recruitment, and recent media misreporting that it says undermines its quasi-judicial functions. In a public statement issued on 20 November, the RTIC…
SJB local council candidate arrested over major Southern seas narcotics haul
Sri Lanka’s law enforcement authorities have uncovered major developments linked to the narcotics haul seized by the Navy in the southern seas, with a local government candidate among those arrested. Police Narcotics Bureau officials confirmed that a Samagi Jana Balawegaya…
Pakistan Sri Lanka Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Points Table
Sri Lanka suffered a heavy defeat after being bowled out for just 95 runs in their chase against Zimbabwe today. Set a target of 163, Sri Lanka collapsed early and never recovered, handing Zimbabwe a comfortable win. Zimbabwe had earlier…