https://colombotoday.lk/ Daily Sri Lankan news on politics, business, sports and more, summarised in English, Sinhala and Tamil and updated three times a day. en https://colombotoday.lk/world/philippines-carmelle-wins-inaugural-eurovision-song-contest-asia-in-991b83 https://colombotoday.lk/world/philippines-carmelle-wins-inaugural-eurovision-song-contest-asia-in-991b83 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT World The Philippines won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia, held at the One Bangkok Arena with 11 countries competing. Carmelle, a 19-year-old singer, took the title with her women's empowerment song Sobra-Sobra, scoring 211 points from a combined jury and public vote. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/fire-destroys-electronic-waste-warehouse-in-divulapitiya-628334 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/fire-destroys-electronic-waste-warehouse-in-divulapitiya-628334 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:47:00 GMT Sri Lanka A fire broke out at an electronic waste collection warehouse in the Wewagedara area of Divulapitiya at around 11.00 a.m. on 15 November. All the e-waste kept inside was lost in the blaze, and its origin is still unknown. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/wife-of-former-speaker-chamal-rajapaksa-dies-271004 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/wife-of-former-speaker-chamal-rajapaksa-dies-271004 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:40:00 GMT Sri Lanka Chandra Malini Rajapaksa, wife of former Speaker and former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, has reportedly died. She is said to have passed away while receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/world/uk-ethics-watchdog-chief-steps-back-amid-past-misconduct-allegations-b58d1f https://colombotoday.lk/world/uk-ethics-watchdog-chief-steps-back-amid-past-misconduct-allegations-b58d1f Sun, 15 Nov 2026 14:06:00 GMT World Stuart Sterling has stepped back as chief executive of the Ethics and Integrity Commission, the UK government's ethics watchdog, reports say. The Cabinet Office said the allegations are serious and that the facts are being swiftly established. A civil service inquiry is pending. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/illegal-firearms-and-explosives-seized-in-tirappane-during-hasthi-sena-046133 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/illegal-firearms-and-explosives-seized-in-tirappane-during-hasthi-sena-046133 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:42:00 GMT Sri Lanka Illegal firearms, trap guns, explosive devices, snares and gunpowder used for poaching have been seized in a joint operation in the Tirappane area, which is frequently roamed by the tusker Agbo, the Environment Ministry said. The search was carried out under the Hasthi Sena national programme, which aims to protect wild elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/premadasa-seeks-domestic-red-notice-and-rapid-force-to-protect-tuskers-16e618 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/premadasa-seeks-domestic-red-notice-and-rapid-force-to-protect-tuskers-16e618 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:17:00 GMT Sri Lanka Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to issue a domestic 'Red Notice' and set up a dedicated rapid deployment force to protect Sri Lanka's shrinking tusker population. The call was made in a special statement issued by the Opposition Leader's Office ahead of the one-month remembrance of the late tusker Kavantissa. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/veterinary-officers-to-launch-islandwide-sick-leave-campaign-on-c029e9 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/veterinary-officers-to-launch-islandwide-sick-leave-campaign-on-c029e9 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:09:00 GMT Sri Lanka The Government Veterinary Officers' Association has decided to launch an islandwide sick leave campaign on November 17. The action protests against staff shortages, inadequate facilities and the lack of additional allowances in the 2027 Budget. Association Chairman Upul Ranjith Kumara said the public veterinary service has an approved cadre of 931 officers, but only about 600 are currently serving. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/alternative-care-policy-to-be-rolled-out-from-2027-after-teen-35947e https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/alternative-care-policy-to-be-rolled-out-from-2027-after-teen-35947e Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:08:00 GMT Sri Lanka Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj has announced that the Ministry will introduce an Alternative Care Policy from 2027 to protect vulnerable children. It follows the discovery of a 15-year-old girl and her newborn baby after an unsafe childbirth. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/politics/aruna-panagoda-says-economy-stabilised-in-two-years-under-president-3c50ff https://colombotoday.lk/politics/aruna-panagoda-says-economy-stabilised-in-two-years-under-president-3c50ff Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:28:21 GMT Politics Aruna Panagoda says Sri Lanka's economy has stabilised within two years under the President's leadership. Hiru News https://colombotoday.lk/world/ups-cargo-plane-and-copa-airlines-jet-collide-while-taxiing-at-miami-f09576 https://colombotoday.lk/world/ups-cargo-plane-and-copa-airlines-jet-collide-while-taxiing-at-miami-f09576 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:24:57 GMT World A UPS cargo plane and a Copa Airlines jet collided while taxiing at Miami International Airport. CBS News https://colombotoday.lk/technology/fish-app-cannot-directly-detect-fish-concentrations-in-the-ocean-inora-8983c7 https://colombotoday.lk/technology/fish-app-cannot-directly-detect-fish-concentrations-in-the-ocean-inora-8983c7 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:24:20 GMT Technology A fish app cannot directly detect fish concentrations in the ocean, according to a clarification from the INORA director. Hiru News https://colombotoday.lk/sports/rory-mcilroy-wins-race-to-dubai-title-as-tyrrell-hatton-claims-season-259cac https://colombotoday.lk/sports/rory-mcilroy-wins-race-to-dubai-title-as-tyrrell-hatton-claims-season-259cac Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:21:23 GMT Sports Rory McIlroy has won the Race to Dubai title, while Tyrrell Hatton claimed a major victory in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Sky Sports https://colombotoday.lk/politics/sri-lanka-and-bangladesh-agree-to-expedite-trade-and-investment-talks-fca3a2 https://colombotoday.lk/politics/sri-lanka-and-bangladesh-agree-to-expedite-trade-and-investment-talks-fca3a2 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:11:23 GMT Politics Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have agreed to speed up ongoing negotiations aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment. The commitment came up when Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at the ministry in Dhaka, according to a ministry press release. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/world/work-underway-on-floodwater-drainage-channels-around-muscat-ddfb4b https://colombotoday.lk/world/work-underway-on-floodwater-drainage-channels-around-muscat-ddfb4b Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:11:15 GMT World A project is under way to build channels that drain floodwater around Muscat International Airport. وكالة الأنباء العمانية (العمانية) https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/chinese-businessman-held-at-bia-with-smuggled-cigarettes-worth-over-rs-292594 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/chinese-businessman-held-at-bia-with-smuggled-cigarettes-worth-over-rs-292594 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:10:53 GMT Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 42-year-old Chinese businessman at Bandaranaike International Airport after officers found foreign-manufactured cigarettes he allegedly tried to bring into the country through the Green Channel. The suspect arrived on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur on the morning of November 15, 2026. Newswire https://colombotoday.lk/world/foreign-minister-meets-ambassadors-and-heads-of-diplomatic-missions-0225d6 https://colombotoday.lk/world/foreign-minister-meets-ambassadors-and-heads-of-diplomatic-missions-0225d6 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:10:35 GMT World The foreign minister met with ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions and heads of international organisations. وكالة الأنباء العمانية (العمانية) https://colombotoday.lk/world/asean-leaders-delay-talks-on-myanmars-return-f9380a https://colombotoday.lk/world/asean-leaders-delay-talks-on-myanmars-return-f9380a Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:06:41 GMT World Sources say ASEAN leaders have postponed talks on Myanmar's return. NHKニュース https://colombotoday.lk/health/india-vision-institute-opens-mobile-eye-health-unit-at-mandapam-sri-6c88fa https://colombotoday.lk/health/india-vision-institute-opens-mobile-eye-health-unit-at-mandapam-sri-6c88fa Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:05:44 GMT Health India Vision Institute has launched a mobile eye health unit at a rehabilitation camp for Sri Lankan Tamils in Mandapam. The Hindu https://colombotoday.lk/politics/dhaka-and-colombo-seek-to-expand-bilateral-cooperation-dd4042 https://colombotoday.lk/politics/dhaka-and-colombo-seek-to-expand-bilateral-cooperation-dd4042 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:03:30 GMT Politics Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are seeking to widen the areas of bilateral cooperation between them. United News of Bangladesh https://colombotoday.lk/world/australia-beat-new-zealand-32-12-to-win-rugby-league-world-cup-final-6c4749 https://colombotoday.lk/world/australia-beat-new-zealand-32-12-to-win-rugby-league-world-cup-final-6c4749 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:03:26 GMT World Australia defeated New Zealand 32-12 in the men's Rugby League World Cup final, securing their fourth straight world title. Sky Sports https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/300-bed-10-storey-hospital-complex-opened-at-karapitiya-b238c6 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/300-bed-10-storey-hospital-complex-opened-at-karapitiya-b238c6 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:56:12 GMT Sri Lanka A 10-storey Professorial Ward Complex at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ruhuna in Karapitiya was officially opened on November 15 by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The complex has 300 beds across medical, surgical, psychiatric and specialised gynaecological wards, along with an eight-bed intensive care unit, three operating theatres, eight outpatient consultation rooms and a clinical examination hall. Newswire https://colombotoday.lk/world/about-1-500-migrants-reach-spains-canary-islands-in-one-day-a-post-8b7dd3 https://colombotoday.lk/world/about-1-500-migrants-reach-spains-canary-islands-in-one-day-a-post-8b7dd3 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:51:37 GMT World Nearly 1,500 migrants arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday, the largest single-day total since 2020, according to the maritime rescue service cited by the EFE news agency. A total of 1,488 people in 14 boats were rescued by the Spanish coastguard, continuing a rise in arrivals from West African countries since October. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/sports/afghan-judoka-wins-bronze-at-sco-international-competitions-dfe7af https://colombotoday.lk/sports/afghan-judoka-wins-bronze-at-sco-international-competitions-dfe7af Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:33:27 GMT Sports An Afghan judoka has won a bronze medal at SCO international competitions. Pajhwok Afghan News https://colombotoday.lk/politics/hakeems-remarks-on-ports-portfolio-spark-tense-exchange-in-parliament-aff5bb https://colombotoday.lk/politics/hakeems-remarks-on-ports-portfolio-spark-tense-exchange-in-parliament-aff5bb Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT Politics Remarks by Hakeem on the ports portfolio have led to a tense exchange in Parliament. Hiru News https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/colombo-phone-retailer-fined-over-mobile-sold-without-importer-details-aef7eb https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/colombo-phone-retailer-fined-over-mobile-sold-without-importer-details-aef7eb Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:14:04 GMT Sri Lanka A mobile phone retailer in Colombo has been fined Rs. 100,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court for displaying a phone for sale without legally required importer information. The shop, located at Liberty Plaza in Colombo 03, was found during an inspection by investigation officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/netherlands-embassy-warns-of-fake-overseas-job-offers-targeting-sri-a4e1f4 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/netherlands-embassy-warns-of-fake-overseas-job-offers-targeting-sri-a4e1f4 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:53:43 GMT Sri Lanka The Netherlands Embassy in Sri Lanka has cautioned that some parties are luring people with fraudulent job offers in the Netherlands. The Embassy said it has received information about such schemes and that some individuals have already been defrauded. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/phone-shop-fined-rs-100-000-over-missing-importer-details-on-sale-df7a69 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/phone-shop-fined-rs-100-000-over-missing-importer-details-on-sale-df7a69 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:35:19 GMT Sri Lanka The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has fined mobile phone retailer Best Phone LK (Pvt) Limited Rs. 100,000 for offering a phone for sale without the importer information required under Consumer Affairs Authority Direction No. 85. Newswire https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/unrevised-salaries-put-1990-suwa-seriya-staff-retention-at-risk-1bb9d5 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/unrevised-salaries-put-1990-suwa-seriya-staff-retention-at-risk-1bb9d5 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:27:54 GMT Sri Lanka Officials of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service told the Committee on Public Enterprises that employees have not received salary increments since 2018, and that many trained staff are leaving for better-paying work overseas. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/clean-sri-lanka-programme-reviews-2025-26-progress-and-outlines-da9d20 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/clean-sri-lanka-programme-reviews-2025-26-progress-and-outlines-da9d20 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:53:32 GMT Sri Lanka A special awareness programme on the Clean Sri Lanka initiative was held at the Temple Trees conference hall complex, attended by more than 300 officials and coordinators. The event was organised by the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat for members of the Clean Sri Lanka Central Committee under the patronage of Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor Chandana Abayarathna, Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/no-technology-can-directly-locate-fish-stocks-across-the-ocean-inora-9aee53 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/no-technology-can-directly-locate-fish-stocks-across-the-ocean-inora-9aee53 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:39:00 GMT Sri Lanka Ayesh Indranath Ranawaka, Executive Director of the Institute of Ocean Resources Analysis (INORA), has said no technology in the world can directly identify areas of high fish concentration across the ocean. His statement clarifies the technology behind the 'Fish App' mobile application. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/world/alice-huang-left-megaspeed-in-2025-amid-nvidia-row-over-chinese-spy-294475 https://colombotoday.lk/world/alice-huang-left-megaspeed-in-2025-amid-nvidia-row-over-chinese-spy-294475 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:34:09 GMT World Alice Huang, referred to as a 'Chinese spy', left Megaspeed in 2025 amid a row involving Nvidia. NDTV https://colombotoday.lk/politics/foreign-affairs-ministry-spends-rs-87-2-million-on-overseas-travel-in-27f02b https://colombotoday.lk/politics/foreign-affairs-ministry-spends-rs-87-2-million-on-overseas-travel-in-27f02b Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:29:03 GMT Politics The Foreign Affairs ministry has spent Rs. 87.2 million on overseas travel over 22 months. Hiru News https://colombotoday.lk/sports/ireland-beat-fiji-43-15-ahead-of-nations-championship-clash-with-south-6817fb https://colombotoday.lk/sports/ireland-beat-fiji-43-15-ahead-of-nations-championship-clash-with-south-6817fb Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:22:27 GMT Sports Ireland defeated Fiji 43-15 in the Nations Championship, and face world champions South Africa next Saturday. Sky Sports https://colombotoday.lk/sports/sergei-bilostenniy-defeats-vadim-nemkov-to-become-new-pfl-heavyweight-61a905 https://colombotoday.lk/sports/sergei-bilostenniy-defeats-vadim-nemkov-to-become-new-pfl-heavyweight-61a905 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:15:21 GMT Sports Sergei Bilostenniy has won the PFL heavyweight world championship by defeating Vadim Nemkov. Arab News https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/showers-expected-in-several-provinces-tomorrow-as-bay-of-bengal-1db777 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/showers-expected-in-several-provinces-tomorrow-as-bay-of-bengal-1db777 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:14:24 GMT Sri Lanka Showers are expected across several provinces and districts tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology has said, as a depression forms over the Bay of Bengal. Cloudy skies are forecast across the island, with spells of showers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may also occur in parts of Uva Province and Hambantota district after 2.00 p.m. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/world/yemen-government-forces-withdraw-near-bab-el-mandeb-strait-leaving-178e98 https://colombotoday.lk/world/yemen-government-forces-withdraw-near-bab-el-mandeb-strait-leaving-178e98 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:03:20 GMT World Forces fighting for Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Sunday that they were withdrawing from an area overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving the Iran-aligned Houthis in control. The southern forces said they were redeploying toward Aden, where the government is based, as the Houthis increase pressure on southern areas still under government control. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/world/top-iranian-negotiator-warns-trump-against-another-us-mistake-1cb8cd https://colombotoday.lk/world/top-iranian-negotiator-warns-trump-against-another-us-mistake-1cb8cd Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:02:25 GMT World A top Iranian negotiator has warned Donald Trump that the United States should not make another mistake. NDTV https://colombotoday.lk/world/chinas-22-000-pound-electric-aircraft-reaches-key-milestone-with-first-35a6a6 https://colombotoday.lk/world/chinas-22-000-pound-electric-aircraft-reaches-key-milestone-with-first-35a6a6 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:24 GMT World China's 22,000-pound electric aircraft has reached a key milestone with its first manned flight. NDTV https://colombotoday.lk/business/sri-lanka-proposes-concessionary-loan-schemes-in-2027-budget-5753ad https://colombotoday.lk/business/sri-lanka-proposes-concessionary-loan-schemes-in-2027-budget-5753ad Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT Business Sri Lanka has proposed several concessionary credit programmes in the 2027 budget. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Rs. 67,687 million has been allocated for interest subsidies and bank refinancing, with about Rs. 174 billion in concessionary loans expected through state and private banks. Island.lk https://colombotoday.lk/business/sri-lanka-proposes-wider-subsidised-credit-schemes-in-2027-budget-8aab3a https://colombotoday.lk/business/sri-lanka-proposes-wider-subsidised-credit-schemes-in-2027-budget-8aab3a Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT Business President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 2027 budget allocates Rs. 67,687 million for interest subsidies and refinancing to banks. The allocation is expected to support concessionary loans worth Rs. 174 billion to entrepreneurs through state and private banks. Island.lk https://colombotoday.lk/business/sri-lanka-to-explore-expanding-india-fta-as-2027-budget-adds-bf9d50 https://colombotoday.lk/business/sri-lanka-to-explore-expanding-india-fta-as-2027-budget-adds-bf9d50 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT Business Sri Lanka is to explore expanding its existing Free Trade Agreement with India, and a committee of officials has been appointed by the Cabinet to pursue the initiative. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the 2027 Budget in Parliament. Island.lk https://colombotoday.lk/world/bahrain-says-it-intercepted-iranian-aerial-attacks-after-nationwide-e7c486 https://colombotoday.lk/world/bahrain-says-it-intercepted-iranian-aerial-attacks-after-nationwide-e7c486 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:54:23 GMT World Bahrain says it intercepted Iranian aerial attacks following a nationwide alert. The National https://colombotoday.lk/technology/jensen-huang-reportedly-fell-for-an-old-trick-a-guardian-feature-says-039470 https://colombotoday.lk/technology/jensen-huang-reportedly-fell-for-an-old-trick-a-guardian-feature-says-039470 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:54:00 GMT Technology A Guardian feature reports that Jensen Huang fell for an old trick. The Guardian https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/23-year-old-alleged-father-of-cave-born-baby-released-on-bail-9f1565 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/23-year-old-alleged-father-of-cave-born-baby-released-on-bail-9f1565 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:49:17 GMT Sri Lanka The 23-year-old man alleged to be the father of a baby born in a cave in Udadumbara was released on a surety bail of Rs. 500,000 after appearing before the Teldeniya Magistrate's Court on 15 November. A 36-year-old relative of the main suspect has been remanded until 20 November. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/world/asean-reaffirms-engagement-with-myanmar-seeks-to-advance-peace-plan-9b403d https://colombotoday.lk/world/asean-reaffirms-engagement-with-myanmar-seeks-to-advance-peace-plan-9b403d Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:47:23 GMT World ASEAN has reaffirmed its engagement with Myanmar and is seeking to advance a peace plan for the country. U.S. News & World Report https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/buddhasasana-ministry-to-brief-media-on-anuradhapura-urban-development-33f3d4 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/buddhasasana-ministry-to-brief-media-on-anuradhapura-urban-development-33f3d4 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:36:44 GMT Sri Lanka A media briefing on the proposed urban development plan for Anuradhapura is scheduled for 16 November. It will be held under the patronage of the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. The Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, Venerable Eethalawetunawewe Gnanathilaka Thero, and other members of the Maha Sangha are also expected to attend. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/world/new-orleans-port-sues-tanker-owners-after-mississippi-river-cruise-d2ff05 https://colombotoday.lk/world/new-orleans-port-sues-tanker-owners-after-mississippi-river-cruise-d2ff05 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:17:26 GMT World The Port of New Orleans has sued the owners and managers of the tanker Atlantic Asphalt over a collision with the cruise ship American Heritage on Friday. Court documents put the damage at more than $1 million and say the port terminal was significantly damaged. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/colombo-restaurant-fined-rs-100-000-for-keeping-expired-cooking-oil-a577b8 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/colombo-restaurant-fined-rs-100-000-for-keeping-expired-cooking-oil-a577b8 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:13:09 GMT Sri Lanka A company operating a restaurant in Colombo 03 has been fined Rs. 100,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court for breaching Direction No. 52 of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). The direction bans storing expired products together with or beside goods offered for sale. Newswire https://colombotoday.lk/world/italy-fines-meta-over-facebook-apps-access-to-users-photos-622446 https://colombotoday.lk/world/italy-fines-meta-over-facebook-apps-access-to-users-photos-622446 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:39:33 GMT World Italian regulators have fined Meta 805 million euros, about $887 million, for accessing users' photos without their consent. The Italian data privacy authority, Garante, announced the penalty on Saturday. The Island https://colombotoday.lk/business/glec-digital-platform-launched-in-colombo-to-connect-sri-lankan-entrep-3c4299 https://colombotoday.lk/business/glec-digital-platform-launched-in-colombo-to-connect-sri-lankan-entrep-3c4299 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:33:00 GMT Business A digital platform called the Global Lankan Entrepreneur Club (GLEC) was launched in Colombo on the 15th, with the aim of bringing together Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and professionals living across the world on one online network. The launch was held under the patronage of GLEC founder Dilith Jayaweera, who is also the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and a Member of Parliament. A large number of entrepreneurs and professionals attended the event. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/business/isbs-group-promotes-sanvi-kumari-to-overseas-business-head-367d64 https://colombotoday.lk/business/isbs-group-promotes-sanvi-kumari-to-overseas-business-head-367d64 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:31:29 GMT Business ISBS Group has promoted Sanvi Kumari to the role of overseas business head. hrtoday.in https://colombotoday.lk/business/lakdhanavi-wins-usd-75-million-power-plant-deal-in-andaman-and-nicobar-f043ff https://colombotoday.lk/business/lakdhanavi-wins-usd-75-million-power-plant-deal-in-andaman-and-nicobar-f043ff Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:28:09 GMT Business Sri Lankan power sector company Lakdhanavi Limited has won a turnkey contract worth about Rs. 25 billion (USD 75 million) to build a 57 MW natural gas-fired power plant in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The deal marks the company's first entry into India's power plant EPC market. Newswire https://colombotoday.lk/world/kidlingtons-world-champions-charged-up-for-title-defence-d7ec07 https://colombotoday.lk/world/kidlingtons-world-champions-charged-up-for-title-defence-d7ec07 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:20:04 GMT World Kidlington's world champions are preparing with energy to defend their title. BBC https://colombotoday.lk/politics/supreme-court-rules-almost-all-provisions-of-slc-reform-bill-constitut-e67ea2 https://colombotoday.lk/politics/supreme-court-rules-almost-all-provisions-of-slc-reform-bill-constitut-e67ea2 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:15:00 GMT Politics The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that almost all provisions of the SLC reform bill are constitutional. Big News Network.com https://colombotoday.lk/world/the-dorking-woman-who-fixed-spitfires-in-world-war-two-28c7a5 https://colombotoday.lk/world/the-dorking-woman-who-fixed-spitfires-in-world-war-two-28c7a5 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:09:52 GMT World This story describes a woman from Dorking who fixed Spitfire aircraft during World War Two. BBC https://colombotoday.lk/world/pilots-recorded-remark-somebody-hit-us-after-miami-airport-collision-f4decb https://colombotoday.lk/world/pilots-recorded-remark-somebody-hit-us-after-miami-airport-collision-f4decb Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:08:44 GMT World Audio of a pilot saying 'Somebody hit us' has been reported following a collision at a Miami airport. NDTV https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/depression-forms-in-bay-of-bengal-may-strengthen-into-severe-cyclonic-921355 https://colombotoday.lk/sri-lanka/depression-forms-in-bay-of-bengal-may-strengthen-into-severe-cyclonic-921355 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:01:36 GMT Sri Lanka The Department of Meteorology says a low-pressure area east of Sri Lanka in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a depression. As of 5:30 a.m. today, the system was about 600 km northeast of Trincomalee and is expected to move north-westwards, staying well away from the island's east coast. Ada Derana https://colombotoday.lk/business/motherson-plans-larger-india-push-using-global-technologies-for-growth-d9238c https://colombotoday.lk/business/motherson-plans-larger-india-push-using-global-technologies-for-growth-d9238c Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:01:36 GMT Business Motherson is looking to expand its India business by using global technologies to drive growth. Business Standard https://colombotoday.lk/politics/budget-offers-no-meaningful-benefits-to-people-says-kavinda-jayawarden-52acdd https://colombotoday.lk/politics/budget-offers-no-meaningful-benefits-to-people-says-kavinda-jayawarden-52acdd Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:01:00 GMT Politics SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardena has said the Government's latest Budget offers ordinary people no meaningful benefits, describing it as a set of statements rather than a plan that affects wages, household costs and daily life. Daily Mirror https://colombotoday.lk/world/university-leaders-lack-strategic-approach-to-ai-use-says-ofs-3dc429 https://colombotoday.lk/world/university-leaders-lack-strategic-approach-to-ai-use-says-ofs-3dc429 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:00:40 GMT World The Office for Students says university leaders lack a strategic approach to the use of AI. University World News