France accuses Iran of cyberattack on supermarket fridges
2026-11-10
France has opened an investigation and accused Iran of being behind recent cyberattacks targeting refrigeration units in supermarkets. French authoritiesContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 100mm forecast for several areas today
2026-11-10
By Newswire Editorial Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (10), according to theContinue Reading
US reminds citizens not to travel to 23 countries
2026-11-10
The United States has reminded travellers to avoid visiting 23 countries classified under its highest travel advisory level, citing seriousContinue Reading
Nalin Bandara explains why 39 drones were detained by Customs
2026-11-10
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara has clarified the circumstances surrounding the detention of 39 drones brought from Singapore,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha wins silver at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
2026-11-09
Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha has won the silver medal in the boys’ 1500m event at the Dakar 2026 Summer YouthContinue Reading
Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months for rape and sexual assault
2026-11-09
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted ofContinue Reading
Irrigation Department issues Amber flood warning for Gin Ganga Basin
2026-11-09
An amber flood warning has been issued by the Irrigation Department for the Gin Ganga Basin, indicating a risk ofContinue Reading
At least 34 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal
2026-11-09
At least 34 people have died after a small wooden migrant boat capsized off the coast of Senegal between DakarContinue Reading
Over Rs. 30 Bn owed by bond defaulting university lecturers, COPE reveals
2026-11-09
Nearly Rs. 30 billion is currently owed by university lecturers across the entire Sri Lankan university system for defaulting onContinue Reading
Colombo Sports Hub, Colombo Tuskers crowned joint PCL 2026 champions
2026-11-09
Colombo Sports Hub and Colombo Tuskers were crowned joint champions of the Peterite Cricket League (PCL) 2026, which concluded atContinue Reading
NBRI issues Amber landslide warnings for five districts
2026-11-09
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Amber landslide warnings for select areas in the Badulla, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya,Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – November 9
2026-11-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Upgraded Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital officially inaugurated
2026-11-09
The newly upgraded Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, renovated with the contribution of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
UN experts urge Sri Lanka to revise proposed anti- terror law to protect human rights
2026-11-09
UN experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism ActContinue Reading
New secretaries appointed to Digital Economy and Youth Affairs and Sports Ministries
2026-11-09
New secretaries have been appointed to the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, accordingContinue Reading
Islandwide thundershowers, heavy rain over 100mm expected tonight and tomorrow
2026-11-09
Showers or thundershowers are expected to affect most parts of the island tonight, with heavy rainfalls exceeding 100mm likely inContinue Reading
Man released on bail over alleged killing of wild elephant with illegal electric fence
2026-11-09
A 57-year-old man was released on bail after being produced before the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate’s Court today (November 9) for allegedlyContinue Reading
No flooding risk at Jaffna cricket stadium site – Sports Ministry
2026-11-09
Concerns raised over possible flooding at the proposed Mandaitivu Cricket Stadium site in Jaffna have been dismissed by the MinistryContinue Reading