The Government of Sri Lanka has finalized agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to receive USD 300 million in funding aimed at strengthening the country’s financial sector, improving macroeconomic stability, and developing key tourism destinations.

MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) emphasized in Parliament of Sri Lanka yesterday (November 17) that nationalism should not be stirred up based on the issue that has arisen regarding the Sri Sambuddhajayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee.

A woman working as a cashier at a restaurant in the Kiralagahawela area of the Meetiyagoda Police Division was shot last night (November 17) by two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle.

A discussion aimed at formulating a systematic programme to address the issues faced by local big onion farmers in Sri Lanka was held this morning (November 17) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

A discussion between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was held this morning (November 17) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, following a request made earlier by the Association.

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his son Ramith Rambukwella, his daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and their domestic aide Nipuni Krishnajina, have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court.

Former Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, Anura Walpola, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

One person died after drowning while swimming at the Galle Face beach in Colombo on the evening of November 16, 2025.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) in Sri Lanka says it will launch a trade union action from 8.00 AM today (November 17).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that total tourism earnings received by Sri Lanka during the first 10 months of 2025 amount to USD 2,659 million.

The Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra, has passed away at the age of 62.

The Ministry of Environment was proposed to take the lead in producing an environmentally friendly paper bag to replace polythene bags, commonly known as “sili sili” bags in Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lanka Medical Council says it has received several complaints from pharmacists and members of the public about unclear prescriptions issued by some doctors.

Sri Lanka and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 14, 2025 at the Ministry of Defence, marking a major step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.