Today’s News Digest – November 5
2026-11-05
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Dialog upgrades Kothmale Hospital under Rs. 420 million recovery programme
2026-11-05
Dialog Axiata PLC has completed the restoration of Divisional Hospital, Kothmale, handing over a fully equipped Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU)Continue Reading
Govt launches free national training programme for 35,000 preschool teachers
2026-11-05
Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs Dr. Namal Sudarshana announced in a special statement that the government is implementingContinue Reading
Security officer killed in terrorist attack outside Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan
2026-11-05
A Jordanian security officer has been killed in an attack outside the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman, with authorities classifyingContinue Reading
Only around 70% of SLTB buses fit for operation: Deputy Minister
2026-11-05
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament today ( November 5) that only around 5,000 ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka wins ‘Luxury Food Destination of the Year’ award in the UK
2026-11-05
Sri Lanka has been honoured with the prestigious “Luxury Food Destination of the Year” award at the Travel & TasteContinue Reading
Rs. 4.26 billion approved for Sri Lanka Air Force UAV project
2026-11-05
Parliament has approved a supplementary allocation of Rs. 4.26 billion to establish an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system for theContinue Reading
Hemas Holdings reports 9.5% increase in first-half revenue to Rs. 66.6 billion
2026-11-05
Hemas Holdings PLC has reported a 9.5% increase in group revenue to Rs. 66.56 billion for the first half ofContinue Reading
Government explains 8 tax changes, denies imposing additional burden on public
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has defended several tax changes introduced byContinue Reading
Reports of bomb threats force a number of planes across Europe to make unplanned landings
2026-11-05
Multiple flights travelling to various European destinations have reported bomb alerts, which in some cases caused the planes to beContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
2026-11-05
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team in a social media post, bringing toContinue Reading
Govt ready to reduce 72-hour detention period to 48 hours under Organised Crimes Bill: President
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is prepared to reduce the proposed 72-hour detention period toContinue Reading
Over 11,000 individuals aged 21 and below arrested over drug trafficking: President
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has revealed that a total of 11,970 individuals aged 21 and below wereContinue Reading
Dead tusker, missing tusk: Former Civil Defence officer remanded
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial A former Civil Defence Force officer arrested in connection with the suspected removal of a tusk fromContinue Reading
Court orders freezing of Rakitha Rajapakshe’s bank accounts for three months
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The Colombo High Court today (05) ordered the freezing of four bank accounts and two luxury vehiclesContinue Reading
Colombo Municipal Council introduces QR code system for food safety complaints
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a new QR code-based food safety complaint system, allowing theContinue Reading
Police withdraw request for public assistance to arrest suspect following Court of Appeal order
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Police have requested media institutions to stop publishing an earlier notice seeking public assistanceContinue Reading
Police seek public assistance to locate 43-year-old man missing since April
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate a 43-year-old man who has been missing sinceContinue Reading