The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$100 million loan to address complex and challenging structural reforms in Sri Lanka’s financial sector through improved governance, continued policy reforms, and enhanced financial inclusion.

A 19-year-old Norwegian national was rescued from drowning while swimming in the sea near Ahungalla beach on the afternoon of November 9, 2025.

A man who was injured in a cricket match accident at a playground in the Aluthepola area of Minuwangoda died while receiving treatment at the Minuwangoda Hospital on the evening of November 9, 2025.

Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers currently hiding in Middle Eastern countries have agreed to surrender to the Sri Lankan authorities, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced today (November 9).

A joint national programme aimed at reducing poverty and promoting coconut cultivation across Sri Lanka commenced today (November 9) with the free distribution of 500,000 coconut saplings for home gardens.

Wattala Police have arrested two suspects following the discovery of a pistol and ammunition hidden in a car at Alwis Town junction on the morning of November 8, 2025.

Six Sri Lankan fishermen have been arrested by the Maldivian Coast Guard along with a multi-day fishing vessel carrying nearly 300 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’).

A new pilot project to reduce plastic pollution in Colombo’s waterways was launched yesterday (November 7) at Lake Drive, Parliament Road in Nawala, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has rejected the bail applications filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment in the “carrom board case.”

A person who went for a swim at the beach in the Eththukala area, within the Negombo Police Division, was caught in a strong current and was being swept out to sea on the evening of November 7, 2025.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake completed presenting the 2026 Budget to the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (November 7) in his capacity as the Minister of Finance.

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (November 7) to provide a statement.

A 20-year-old Sri Lankan man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years after admitting to killing a mother, her four young children, and a family friend in a horrific stabbing attack that shocked Ottawa in 2024.

The unique heritage and premium quality of Ceylon Tea were highlighted at a special promotional event held during the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (APAIS) 2025, which took place from November 4 to 6, 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Marking a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to eradicate leprosy, the National Leprosy Conference began yesterday morning (November 6) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Council member Disna Niranjala Kumari has resigned from her position following the arrest of her husband and son yesterday (November 5) in connection with a drug smuggling case in Eppawala.