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Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: NBRO submits report, road could reopen after recommendations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has submitted a report containing recommendations on immediate measures and long-term solutions for the site following the land... Read More


Fire breaks out at shop in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- A fire has reportedly broken out at a shop along the Horowpathana road in Vavuniya, said Ada Derana reporter. The Vavuniya Municipal Council Fire Department has dispatched fire ... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports surpass USD 14 bln in first ten months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Sri Lanka Customs data indicates that total exports reached USD 14,433.82 million during the first ten months of 2025, exceeding the figures recorded in the corresponding period ... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 6,000 today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- There has been a significant increase in gold prices in the world market, and correspondingly, the price of gold in Sri Lanka has also risen notably once again. As of today, the... Read More


Chathura Galappaththi arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Member of Parliament (MP), Chathura Galappaththi has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)... Read More


Jakarta bans cat and dog meat to curb rabies risk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Indonesia's capital Jakarta has banned the sale and consumption of dog, cat and bat meat to curb the spread of rabies, the city's governor said on Tuesday (Nov 25), marking a maj... Read More


IRD registers 200,000 new taxpayers amid highest-ever revenue collection

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a total of 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far this year. Commissioner General of the IRD, Rukdevi Fernando,... Read More


Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Chief of the Army Staff of India General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from December 1-2, marking a significant milestone in India-Sri La... Read More


Financial allocation alone is insufficient to improve quality of education: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The highest amount allocated for education in history has been made in the 2026 budget, enabling the present government to formulate educational policies, plans and establish ins... Read More


Two suspects arrested over Rs. 35 million fraud case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Two suspects involved in a fraud amounting to more than Rs. 35 million have been arrested following a complaint received by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). A... Read More