Three large-scale cannabis cultivations have been uncovered in the Gonagan Ara area of the Yala Sanctuary during a special four-day operation carried out by Police.
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Sri Lanka marked a significant step in sustainable fisheries management with the inauguration of the International Workshop on the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF), held yesterday (20) at the Lotus Tower in Colombo.
The Department of Examinations has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate reports claiming that the Economics question paper of this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level examination was leaked prior to the exam. Ada Derana reported the Examinations Department stated that the complaint was made last week by the Deputy Commissioner of Examinations. In recent days, various reports had circulated on social media alleging that the A/L Economics question paper had been leaked. However, following an internal inquiry, the Department said no concrete evidence had been found to confirm that such an incident had occurred. Nevertheless, the…
The Central Cultural Fund has announced that the opening of the 9 Arch Bridge lighting project in Demodara has been postponed indefinitely due to issues involving the installation of electricity cables through private land.
The programme to introduce electronic card payments for bus travel will be officially launched from tomorrow(24) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre.
Photo courtesy of The Morning Telegraph “We are members of the Rajapaksa Nikaya. (We) are robed in the Rajapaksa Nikya, members of the Rajapaksa caste.” Ampitiye Sumanaratana “He who has control over his hands, feet, and tongue, who is fully controlled, delights in inward development, is absorbed in meditation, keeps to himself and is contented – him do people call a monk.” The Buddha (Dhamma Pada, Bhikkuvagga) On the night of May 15, 2005 a 12 foot tall Buddha statue was set up near the public market in Trincomalee. It was the work of a group of monks, the North-East…
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued at 12.00 noon. 23 November 2025 valid for the period until 11.30 p.m. 23 November 2025 The post Advisory for Severe Lightning : Alert for 13 districts appeared first on Newswire.
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held an awareness program in Colombo on 18 November, chaired by Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe. The event aimed to educate the private sector about the upcoming National Productivity Awards Competition. This competition is organized every two years by the National Productivity Secretariat (NPS), which operates under the Ministry. The primary objective of the program was to strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors to promote organizational excellence, innovation, and productivity throughout Sri Lanka. The government intends to offer various incentives and relief measures to businesses that successfully enhance their productivity In his…
Sri Lankan MP and Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) leader Jeevan Thondaman’s wedding was held in Chennai today, with several prominent guests in attendance. Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was among those present at the ceremony, marking a notable moment at the high-profile event. The post Sri Lankan MP Jeevan Thondaman ties the knot in Chennai appeared first on Newswire.
The Hydrology & Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department has issued its latest update on islandwide river water levels and rainfall conditions as at 9.30 am today (November 23), indicating alert status and minor flood conditions at several monitoring points. According to the department, alert levels have been recorded at Magura on the Maguru Ganga, Panadugama on Nilwala Ganga, Deduru Oya at Moragaseswewa, and Attanagalu Oya at Dunamala, with water levels at some stations continuing to rise. Minor flood conditions have been reported at: * Kalawellawa (Millakanda) on Kuda Ganga * Baddegama on Gin Ganga Meanwhile, rising trends were…
Sri Lanka’s long-standing humanitarian leader Kushil Gunasekera has been honoured with the One World One Family Humanitarian Award 2025 at the One World One Family World Cultural Festival, in recognition of more than two decades of service dedicated to uplifting vulnerable communities across the country. Gunasekera, founder of the Foundation of Goodness, was recognised for his sustained efforts in bridging the urban–rural divide through a holistic empowerment model that spans education, livelihoods, sports, women’s development and technology. His work has supported over one million beneficiaries through 23 empowerment centres established nationwide. The citation highlighted his role in rebuilding devastated communities…
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – New Zealand Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament. The revival meeting of the Association was held 20th of November at the Parliament premises under the patronage of the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, David Gregory Pine, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. Several Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, and the Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, were also present on the occasion. Member of Parliament…
The death toll from the rockslide that struck Pahala Kadugannawa on the Colombo–Kandy main road has risen to six, as authorities continue restoration and safety operations in the disaster-hit area, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said. While search and rescue operations have now been completed, the NBRO said efforts to stabilise the slope and return the affected zone to normalcy are still underway with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel from Beragala. As a precautionary measure, the Colombo–Kandy main road will remain closed through Pahala Kadugannawa for the next 24 hours. Motorists have been advised to use alternative…
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 November 2025 Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further during the next few days. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts. 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 some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in the…
Photo courtesy of Women’s Development Centre Comrade Rohana Wijeweera, the founder of the JVP, was arrested and subsequently murdered 36 years ago. His disappearance in 1989 symbolised the turbulent end of the JVP’s second insurrection, extreme political violence involving the state, its affiliated groups and the JVP itself. This offers us the chance to reflect on the past and the important lessons that can be learned, which will be crucial for Sri Lanka’s future. 1989: A watershed year The late 1980s were one of the most painful chapters in Sri Lanka’s post-independence history. The 1983 anti-Tamil riots and the 1987…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged Tamil and Muslim opposition parties to support the Government’s efforts to foster inter-community understanding and build a peaceful, inclusive Sri Lanka.
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday before a planned supporters’ vigil near his home, ending months of house arrest as he appeals a Supreme Court conviction for plotting a coup.
Opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera warned that Sri Lanka’s judicial independence is under threat, alleging increased political interference in the removal, transfer and promotion of judges following the current government’s assumption of power. In a statement, Jayaweera said a strong and independent judiciary is a vital pillar of democracy, but claimed recent actions indicate attempts to weaken that independence. He alleged that political influence has affected decisions within the judicial service and cited reports of judges being removed at the request of the Inspector General of Police, calling it an unprecedented development. “The judiciary is not a rubber stamp of the…
Police confirmed that rescue efforts at the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide site have now concluded, with six bodies recovered from the debris.
The joint opposition rally held at Nugegoda yesterday was not aimed at promoting Namal Rajapaksa but to take on the government, United National Party (UNP) Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando told the media today.