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Former Budusarana Editor passes away

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The former Editor of Budusarana newspaper, Ruwan D. Araththanage (73) has passed away. He was the father of Lake House Deputy Internal Auditor Nelum Araththanage. He was respecte... Read More


Big rice mill owners have hidden Keeri Samba rice stocks - Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe informed Parliament yesterday (13) that large-scale rice mill owners have hidden stocks ... Read More


Colombo Port records Rs.32.2 Bn net profit in eight months

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Colombo Port has generated a net profit (profit after tax) of Rs.32.2 billion in the first eight months of 2025, an increase of Rs.13 billion compared to the same period last... Read More


Islandwide showers expected as atmospheric disturbance strengthens

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Prevailing rainy conditions are expected to continue in the Northern and Eastern provinces due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance developing to the east of the island. Sho... Read More


Two Arrested for Aiding Kotahena Shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Two suspects, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the shooting and murder of a man in Kotahena on November 7, police said. The arrests were ma... Read More


Rasika Peiris assumes office as New Elections Commissioner General

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Election Commission announced that Rasika Peiris has officially assumed duties as the new Elections Commissioner General. He takes over the position following the retirement... Read More


Dr. Harischandra Wijayathunga Passes Away at 94

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Dr. Wijayatunga Mudalige Harischandra Wijayatunga, a distinguished scholar, lexicographer, author, translator, teacher, lawyer, and politician, has passed away at the age of 94. ... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to Court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Former Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, has appeared in court to surrender following the issuance of an arrest warrant. The warrant, issued yesterda... Read More


PM Harini stresses need for responsible and accurate journalism

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that in the digital and social media platform, some individuals publicize false information for personal gain, so creating profession... Read More


Sri Lankan worker killed in Israel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A 38-year-old Sri Lankan worker from Galle has died in Israel, two months after arriving for construction work. Israeli authorities have identified the death as a murder, allege... Read More