Sri Lanka expresses appreciation to Saudi Arabia as Anojan’s legal case ends
2026-11-11
The Government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the formal closure of the legal case against Sri Lankan national Anojan SivarasaContinue Reading
Opposition launches website to track government budget promises and spending
2026-11-11
A new website aimed at monitoring the government’s budget commitments, expenditure and overall performance was launched today (November 11) onContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia drops all charges against Sri Lankan Sivarasa Anojan previously sentenced to death
2026-11-11
Saudi Arabian authorities have decided to discontinue all legal proceedings against Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan, who was previously sentencedContinue Reading
NLB surpasses Rs. 50 Bn revenue in first 10 months of 2026
2026-11-11
The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has generated a record revenue exceeding Rs. 50 billion within the first 10 months ofContinue Reading
Lawyers question how criticism of police can amount to contempt of court
2026-11-11
Lawyers representing several political figures accused of contempt of court have questioned how statements criticising the police and criminal investigatorsContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – November 11
2026-11-11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Malnourished elephant calf rescued from Yala brought to Udawalawe Transit Home
2026-11-11
A male elephant calf, aged around one month, was brought to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home on November 7 afterContinue Reading
Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, U.K. and Ireland in latest disruption
2026-11-11
More than 300 schools across Italy were evacuated on Wednesday following hoax bomb alerts, marking the latest incident in aContinue Reading
More heavy rain ahead: DMC issues warning for November 13–15
2026-11-11
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that heavy rainfall could affect several parts of Sri Lanka from November 13Continue Reading
Prime Minister attends Ceylon Tea diplomatic event at Temple Trees
2026-11-11
The Sri Lanka Tea Board organized a diplomatic evening titled “Beyond the cup” at Temple Trees on November 10 withContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with over 134g of ‘Ice’ and ‘Kush’ in Unawatuna raid
2026-11-11
A suspect was arrested with ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) and ‘Kush’ (cannabis) during a police raid conducted in the Unawatuna areaContinue Reading
Assess 2027 Budget beyond welfare benefits and tax concessions: Deputy Finance Minister
2026-11-11
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando said that prioritizing quality investments, increased export-oriented production, employment generation, and strict financialContinue Reading
Pavan to lead as Sri Lanka A squad named for Rising Stars Asia Cup
2026-11-11
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026,Continue Reading
Naval, fishing communities put on alert as Met Department forecasts rough seas
2026-11-11
The Department of Meteorology’s Marine Forecasting Division at the National Meteorological Centre has issued a strong winds and rough seasContinue Reading
Intermittent showers, heavy rains exceeding 100mm forecast across several provinces
2026-11-11
Intermittent showers or thundershowers are expected in the Northern Province and the Trincomalee District, according to the general weather forecastContinue Reading
NBRI issues 24-Hour Amber Alerts for three districts
2026-11-11
National Building Research Institute (NBRI) issued Amber landslide warnings for select divisions across the Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts,Continue Reading
Lal Kantha rejects Ranjan Jayalal’s remarks on gifts, says party will reprimand him
2026-11-11
By Newswire Editorial Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has rejected Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal’s remarks which appeared to encourage private companiesContinue Reading
Foreign Ministry warns Sri Lankans against seeking overseas jobs on visit visas
2026-11-11
By Newswire Editorial The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has warned Sri Lankans against travelling abroad onContinue Reading