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Sri Lanka promoted new investment opportunities and invited Commonwealth countries to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) held in Antigua and Barbuda.

Nishantha Ranatunga, former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), was arrested today (November 10) over allegations of corruption that caused a loss of approximately Rs. 14.8 million to the government.

Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Select Committee has sought proposals from political parties on the electoral system to be used for Provincial Council elections, including the representation of women and youth.

Five people are reported to have died after three buses collided in the Rambewa area on the Anuradhapura–Jaffna main road this morning (November 10).

The Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, managed by Sky Care Hospital Management Ltd., was officially reopened on November 9, 2026, under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Sri Lanka’s Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has raised concerns over fuel market competition, new vehicle tyre import standards and the selection of beneficiaries under the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Programme.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka’s National Colleges of Education will be developed into high-standard teacher education centres by updating their curricula and improving infrastructure.

The public can now report drug trafficking and related suspicious activities in Sri Lanka through the 24-hour 1818 hotline and the 1818.gov.lk website, with authorities assuring that the identities of those providing information will be kept strictly confidential.

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that provisions relating to tattoos and identifying marks will be removed from the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, while the detention period for suspects will be reduced from 72 hours to 48 hours.

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that the Government plans to remove all offences relating to the Excise Ordinance from the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill and amend provisions relating to copyright.

Authorities have identified 60 locations with blocked drainage in Colombo and launched a joint programme to control flash floods caused by heavy rain.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been directed to investigate the import of 39 drones and 16 microphones brought into Sri Lanka by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara Jayamaha without the required approvals.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of failing to properly maintain Colombo’s drainage system, contributing to the recent severe flooding in the city.

Development officers across Sri Lanka are scheduled to report sick today (November 9) as part of a trade union action over several demands, which could disrupt internal operations at many government institutions.

A 30-year-old inmate undergoing rehabilitation at the Weerawila Open Prison Camp has died after being attacked by a deer while cleaning the camp grounds on Sunday (November 8, 2026).