“A country that has it all” Indian actor Sarathkumar praises Sri Lanka
Veteran South Indian actor R. Sarathkumar, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a four-day visit, has praised the country for its tourism potential. Actor Sarathkumar arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday as part of an initiative to promote Sri Lanka…
SJB MP seeks Indian satellite tech to safeguard Sri Lankan fishermen
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chithral Fernando yesterday met the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, requesting that technology from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) be provided to prevent the loss of lives of Sri Lankan fishermen…
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places…
Sri Lankan student jailed for life for killing Sri Lankan family in Canada
The Sri Lanka man who pleaded guilty to killing a Sri Lankan mother, her four children and a family friend in a mass stabbing in Ottawa in 2024 was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole…
3 Sri Lankan migrant workers attacked in Israel amid reported chemical water assaults
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed that three Sri Lankan migrant workers have been attacked in a series of reported chemical-laced water assaults targeting foreign workers in Israel. In a statement issued from Tel Aviv, the Embassy…
Minister Vijitha Herath to attend UNWTO General Assembly in Riyadh
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 11, 2025, to attend the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism…
Education Ministry explains reason behind 30-minute extension of school hours
A media briefing was held yesterday (6) at the Ministry of Education, chaired by Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwawa, to inform the public on the progress of the new education reform process scheduled to be implemented from next year, including…
Sri Lanka Insurance Life Appoints Nalin Subasinghe as Chief Executive Officer
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation’s largest and strongest Life Insurer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nalin Subasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3rd November 2025. Mr. Nalin Subasinghe – Chief Executive Officer of…
Ind Rs. 111.4 million assets seized of 2 Top Indian Cricketers
Months after questioning former Indian cricketers, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India said Thursday that it has attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately Indian Rs. 111.4 million belonging to Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with a money…
President reviews final draft of Budget 2026 proposals
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reviewed the final draft of the Budget 2026 proposals last night (05) at the Presidential Secretariat. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, was also present at the occasion. The Budget 2026, which marks…