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• Maldives Becomes the Only Country with Generational Smoking Ban

  

  A generational prohibition on tobacco went into effect in the Maldives on Saturday, the country’s Health Ministry said. Maldives is now the only country in the... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Weak Governance Led to Regime Change in Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka: Top India...

  

  Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said “poor governance” was the reason behind uprisings that led to change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Kane Williamson Retires from T20Is

  

  Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from T20 internationals. The former New Zealand captain retires with 2575 runs from 93 appearances in... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Vehicle Gutted in Midnight Fire at Thummulla Junction

  

  A vehicle was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out at Thummulla Junction in Colombo last night. Video footage circulating online shows the Colombo... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• 4 Killed in Separate Road Accidents Across Sri Lanka

  

  4 people were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents reported from Nittambuwa, Thalawa, Hettipola, and Puttalam on Saturday (Nov. 1),... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Egypt Unveils the US$1 Billion Grand Egyptian Museum

  

  Egypt inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, marking the completion of a US$1 billion project more than two decades in the making. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Lanka Sathosa Denies Measuring Onion Size During Purchases

  

  Lanka Sathosa has clarified that no round measurement is taken when purchasing big onions through its collection centers. Head of the quality assurance division... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Showers Likely in Few Provinces; Mainly Fair Weather Elsewhere

  

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 01 NOVEMBER 2025 Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central,... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Massive Mid-sea Drug Haul: Rs. 5 Billion Narcotics Found in Fishing Trawler

  

  A multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep sea waters off the western coast has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour for further... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• Sri Lanka’s Ports Minister Joins India Maritime Week

  

  Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka Anura Karunathilake attended the India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW) organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2025

• No Price Change in Laugfs Gas for November

  

  Laugfs Gas Director Dr. Niroshan J. Peiris says there will be no price revision for Laugfs Gas in November, according to the company’s monthly price review.... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• No Free Polythene Shopping Bags from Today

  

  The gazette notification requiring shops to charge for handled polythene bags comes into effect today (November 1). Accordingly, retailers must charge... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• Galle Literary Festival to Return in Jan 2026

  

  The Galle Literary Festival (GLF) will return from 22–25 January 2026, featuring an expanded programme of literature, performance, and cultural experiences,... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• Exhibition & Peaceful Gathering Held to Mark 35 Years Since the Forced...

  

  An exhibition and mural painting by Tamil and Muslim women from the North and East was held in Jaffna on Friday (31), to mark 35 years since the forced expulsio... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• CCPI Headline Inflation Accelerates Further in October 2025

  

  The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) headline inflation (year-on-year) accelerated further in October 2025, indicating continued convergence towards the... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• Weapon & Ammunition Found at Jaffna Uni

  

  A firearm and ammunition were recovered during maintenance work carried out on the roof of the library building at the University of Jaffna, located within the... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• Navy Nabs 06 Individuals on Vessel Suspected of Transporting Narcotics

  

  Six individuals have been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting a stock of narcotics. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• About 700 Killed in Tanzania Election Protests

  

  About 700 people have been killed during three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party has said. Protests erupted on election day on... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• School Hours Extended by 30 Minutes Will Ease Teacher Workload – Education...

  

  Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne says the extension of the school time by 30 minutes will only reduce the after-school hours workload of teachers. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025

• Viral Video : Woman Arguing with Traffic Cops Arrested

  

  A woman has been arrested in Gampaha on charges of failing to heed the orders of traffic Police, obstructing the duties of officers, and falsely claiming she wa... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2025