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Vote on second reading of 2026 Budget underway

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Voting on the second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is currently underway in Parliament. The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 (the Budget Speec... Read More


Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 24 - Transport Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from November 24, 2025, Minister of Tr... Read More


Tourist arrivals in 2025 nearing 2 million

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A total of 82,270 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by t... Read More


Low-level atmospheric disturbance in east of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists to the east of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said. Under its influence, showers or thundershowers are expected at... Read More


Over 16,000 arrested in "Nation United" island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- More than 16,000 individuals have been arrested thus far during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme "Nation United - National Dr... Read More


US and Sri Lanka sign MOU to formalize defense partnership

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The United States and Sri Lanka today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Ministry of Defense, formalizing a defense partnership between the Montana National Guard,... Read More


Govt to expand "Suwa Seriya" ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The government has planned to expand the "Suwa Seriya" ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles by integrating the service with the latest technologies, according to Minister of Health an... Read More


Ada Derana wins Bronze Award for 'Innovative Brand of the Year' at SLIM Awards

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- "Ada Derana" was presented with the Bronze Award in the 'Innovative Brand of the Year' category at the 24th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards held in Colombo. The 24th SLIM Brand Exc... Read More


Sri Lankan worker found murdered in Israel - Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A 38-year-old Sri Lankan national from Galle, who had arrived in Israel two months ago for employment in construction sector, was reportedly found murdered last night (13). Acco... Read More


Warrant issued for ex-NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa's arrest recalled

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has recalled the arrest warrant issued on former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa. Halloluwa appeared ... Read More