UK MPs raise concerns over human rights violations in Balochistan
Members of the UK Parliament have submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) expressing deep concern over recent credible reports of serious human rights abuses in Balochistan.The motion referred to reports that on the night of 28 October 2025, security forces…
Court proposes talks to settle cricketers’ tax row
The Court of Appeal today (November 6) proposed that an administrative settlement be explored in the ongoing writ applications filed by Sri Lanka’s national male and female cricketers challenging a tax classification by the Inland Revenue Department. The petitions filed…
NPP councillor resigns after husband and son arrested on drug charges
A female member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Peliyagoda Urban Council has resigned following the arrest of her husband and son on drug-related charges. The councillor, Disna Niranjala Kumari, who was elected at the last local government…
Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas
US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday. The extent of…
Sri Lanka’s ManKiwwa app named global finalist at Smart City Expo 2025
ManKiwwa, the app designed to solve grassroots challenges in Sri Lanka’s rural towns, has been recognized as one of six global finalists at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Spain. The Sri Lankan app was recognized as a…
US warns of fraudulent claims about Diversity Visa-2027 entry
The US State Department has warned that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 entry registration period is not yet open, urging the public to ignore fraudulent online claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement, the department said it is aware of individuals…
Colombo Stock Market hits record high as ASPI climbs above 23,000
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high today (Nov. 6), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 158.99 points to close at 23,112.48. Market turnover stood at Rs. 6.06 billion, reflecting strong investor activity across key…
Pilot project to provide locally manufactured school shoes for students
A pilot project has been launched to provide locally manufactured, high-quality school shoes instead of vouchers currently issued to students in schools with fewer than 250 students. The initiative was discussed today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development…
Drug arrest : 7 days DO for NPP councillor’s husband
The husband of a National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Urban Councillor, arrested in possession of heroin, has been remanded until November 12 for further questioning, as per an order issued by the Thambuttegama Magistrate’s Court. The suspect, a school principal, was…
1500-2000 new Leprosy cases detected every year: Health Minister
The National Leprosy Conference commenced today (06), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during which the Roadmap to Eradicate Leprosy within the next 10 years was unveiled. Organised by the Ministry of Health with the collaboration of the…