Coastal tragedies claim 2 lives; Search on for missing 17-Year-Old
Two people drowned and one teenager remains missing following separate incidents along Sri Lanka’s western coastline in November, police said. On 16 November, a 17-year-old boy from Katukurunda, Moratuwa, went missing while bathing with two friends at the Egoda Uyana…
Police nab suspect wanted over foreign woman’s indecent act complaint
A man sought over an incident involving a foreign tourist in Thirukkovil has been arrested, police said. The suspect, a 23-year-old resident of Kalawanchikudi, was taken into custody over an alleged indecent act reported by a New Zealand national who…
PM pays tribute to fallen war heroes at Remembrance and Poppy Day ceremony
The Armed Forces Remembrance and Poppy flower celebration Day commemoration ceremony was held on 16th of November 2025 at the Cenotaph War Memorial at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Cenotaph War…
Jagath Vithana declines cab allocated to MPs under 2026 budget
MP Jagath Vithana says he will not accept the cab allocated to him under the 2026 budget proposal, which includes the import of vehicles for Members of Parliament. In a letter, he requested that the government refrain from importing a…
Parliament panel calls for green paper bag alternative to sili sili bags
Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has proposed that the Ministry of Environment take the lead in producing an environmentally friendly paper bag as an alternative to polythene “sili sili” bags. The recommendation was made during…
Driver’s licence printing resumes after card shortage ends
The printing of driver’s licences, which had been halted due to a shortage of printing cards, has resumed, the Department of Motor Traffic said. The department noted that printing work restarted last week, with plans to produce around 6,000 licences…
3rd ODI : Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka live streaming
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ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
South Africa complete a sensational win in Kolkata after bowling India out for 93 in the 4th innings! The post ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
Tourists driving trishaws in Sri Lanka is illegal: police
Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler says foreigners must have valid driving permits or supporting documents to drive any vehicle in Sri Lanka. He told the media that foreign nationals must either possess an International Driving Permit or hold…
GMOA to launch strike from tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will commence trade union action tomorrow (17), citing the government’s failure to adequately address key issues in the health sector through the 2026 budget presented by the President. The union says state authorities were…