Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha stated that the government will consider farmers proposals on introducing a guaranteed price for maize based on production costs, government intervention in purchasing harvests and establishing an appropriate mechanism for the process. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (9:53 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court today (26) ordered that seven suspects arrested in connection with the smuggling of nearly 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as "Ice") into Sri Lanka off the coast of Tangalle, be remanded until December 09. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (6:20 PM)
A fire spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing 13 people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (8:30 PM)
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (7:43 PM)
The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers in yet another crackdown on immigration. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (2:28 PM)
The Department of Irrigation has has extended the warning issued for a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Deduru Oya Basin for a further 48 hours. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (11:48 PM)