Cenmetrix Board of Directors From Left to Right (seated) – Mr Imran Vilcassim (Director), Mr Ziyam Kamil (Founding Director), Mr Farhard Hussain (Founding Director) From Left to Right (Standing) – Mr. Chittananda Kulatilake (Director), Mr. Arj Wignaraja (Director) Celebrating two decades of innovation, Cenmetrix has emerged as a pioneer and trusted name in Sri Lanka’s digital identity and access management landscape — a company whose technologies continue to redefine how organizations manage identity, security, and efficiency. Over the past 20 years, Cenmetrix has successfully completed over 10,000 deployments and built long-term partnerships with enterprises across South Asia and beyond —…
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The Police have arrested another suspect with weapons in connection with the attempted shooting targeting a hotel in Midigama on November 19. The Western Province North Crime Division foiled a shooting attempt and arrested an individual with a T-56 firearm while waiting in a house in the Kapuwatte area. At the time, it was reported that the suspect had been with two other individuals, who had fled the area during the arrest. Investigations by the Weligama Police led to the arrest of one suspect while hiding in the Ibbawala area yesterday. The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Midigama, was arrested…
The Anuradhapura long‑distance bus terminal, renovated with financial and service contributions from the “Clean Sri Lanka” national programme, has now been opened for public use. According to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, the renovation was carried out under the government’s national programme to transform bus terminals and railway stations into secure and well‑equipped public passenger centres. Long‑distance services operated by both the Sri Lanka Transport Board and private bus companies commence, functioning under a unified timetable from this bus terminal. This renovation programme has been carried out taking into account the convenience and safety of bus service employees and…
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 November 2025 The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low- pressure system by tomorrow (25). Therefore, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days. Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at…
A brawl broke out in front of the Hotel De Plaza in Kollupitiya last night, police said.
Several people were trapped after a tree fell onto a three-wheeler at Thalagolla along the Mawanella–Rambukkana main road a short while ago, Additional District Secretary (Kegalle) Dilith Nishantha said.
Demonstrations erupted in London as Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva faced protests from LTTE supporters during his visit to engage with the Sri Lankan diaspora.
The Department of Examinations informs candidates of the Advanced Level (A/L) examinations who are affected by the adverse whether conditions to contact the nearest Zonal Education office, the Department of Examinations or the Disaster Management Centre if they are unable to access even the alternative transport methods.
Claiming that a certain group has removed the directional signboards erected by the Archaeology Department to archaeology sites in the Batticaloa district, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said that legal action will be taken against those involved in the act.
The construction of the first-ever Indoor Stadium in the Jaffna District officially commenced today under the patronage of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
Media rights activists and opposition politicians have raised serious concerns over press freedom after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) summoned Aruna newspaper Editor-in-Chief Mahinda Illeperuma for questioning over a report on police clearance procedures. Illeperuma was called to the CID following the publication of a news item which claimed that police require an endorsement from the local Public Security Committee when issuing police clearance certificates. The government later dismissed the report as false, with Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala stating in Parliament that no such requirement exists and that no official circular has been issued by his ministry or the…
Protest scenes in the UK as JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva faced demonstrations by LTTE supporters during his visit to address the Sri Lankan community. Silva was in the UK to attend meetings and engage with expatriate Sri Lankans when the incident unfolded. Protest scenes in the UK as JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva faced demonstrations by LTTE supporters during his visit to address the Sri Lankan community. Silva was in the UK to attend meetings and engage with expatriate Sri Lankans when the incident unfolded. Sisira… pic.twitter.com/i4vDQYpwtV — NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) November 23, 2025 The post Tilvin Silva…
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Special Investigations Unit has arrested two individuals over separate foreign job scams involving more than Rs. 69 million, following complaints from victims who were promised overseas employment. In the first incident, a retired estate manager was arrested in Warakapola for allegedly defrauding four individuals from Galle and Nikaweratiya by promising jobs in Canadian farms. The suspect had collected Rs. 13 million from each victim, totalling Rs. 52 million, but failed to secure employment as promised. Based on complaints received, officers arrested the suspect at his residence in the Ambalagakanda area, Warakapola. During the…
An investigation has been launched into the removal of several signboards guiding visitors to archaeological sites in Batticaloa, Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senewi said. Issuing a special statement, the Minister said the Department of Archaeology has been installing such signboards for many years as part of a general government project to identify and protect heritage locations. However, an organised group has removed these signboards from four archaeological sites in the area. The incident has also been reported to the Minister of Public Security, and investigations are currently underway, he said. The Minister stressed…
Pakistan qualified for the finals of the Tri-Series after beating Zimbabwe by 69 runs. The post Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025/26 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
The 18-carat Jules Jurgensen engraved watch was owned by first class passenger Isidor Straus, who died when the ship sank in April 1912.
Sri Lanka will introduce bank card payments for bus ticket purchases from tomorrow, marking a key step in modernising the country’s public transport system. The inaugural ceremony for the new payment facility will be held tomorrow morning at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre. The initiative is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Digital Technology and the Ministry of Transport, and will be launched under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake. Officials say the new system will allow passengers to purchase bus tickets using bank cards, reducing the need for cash transactions and improving efficiency…
Construction of the first-ever indoor stadium in the Jaffna District commenced today (Nov. 23) under the patronage of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, marking a major step in strengthening sports infrastructure in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. The event was attended by Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament Bimal Rathnayake, Member of Parliament K. Ilankumaran, Director General of the Department of Sports Development V. Premachandiran, the District Governor of Jaffna, along with several government officials and local residents. The indoor stadium project, which has received Cabinet approval, was…
Israel has violated the United States-brokered Gaza ceasefire at least 497 times in 44 days, killing hundreds of Palestinians since the ceasefire came into effect on 10 October, according to the Gaza Government Media Office. Some 342 civilians have been killed in the attacks, with children, women and the elderly accounting for the majority of the victims. “We condemn in the strongest terms the continued serious and systematic violations of the ceasefire agreement by the Israeli occupation authorities,” the office said in a statement on Saturday. “These violations constitute a flagrant breach of international humanitarian law and the humanitarian protocol…
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly lined up six T20 Internationals in January 2026 as part of its preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, according to an Expression of Interest (EOI) issued for terrestrial television broadcasting rights. The matches will be played across two inbound tours, with Pakistan scheduled to play a three-match T20I series from January 8 to 12, followed by England’s three-match T20I series from January 30 to February 3. In addition, England will also contest a three-match ODI series during their tour. While the Pakistan series is yet to receive official confirmation, Sri Lanka Cricket has…