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Sri Lanka Daily Mirror Nov 15, 10:17 PM

Fire destroys electronic waste warehouse in Divulapitiya

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.

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World Daily Mirror Nov 15, 10:20 PM

Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok

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Sri Lanka Daily Mirror Nov 15, 9:10 PM

Wife of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa dies

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World Daily Mirror Nov 15, 7:36 PM

UK ethics watchdog chief steps back amid past misconduct allegations

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Sri Lanka Daily Mirror Nov 15, 7:12 PM

Illegal firearms and explosives seized in Tirappane during Hasthi Sena operation

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Daily Mirror Nov 15, 6:47 PM

Premadasa seeks domestic Red Notice and rapid force to protect tuskers

Sri Lanka Daily Mirror Nov 15, 6:39 PM

Veterinary officers to launch islandwide sick leave campaign on November 17

Sri Lanka Daily Mirror Nov 15, 6:38 PM

Alternative Care Policy to be rolled out from 2027 after teen childbirth case

Sri Lanka Newswire Nov 15, 5:40 PM

Chinese businessman held at BIA with smuggled cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.2 million

Politics

Politics Hiru News Nov 15, 5:58 PM

Aruna Panagoda says economy stabilised in two years under president

Politics Ada Derana Nov 15, 5:41 PM

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh agree to expedite trade and investment talks

Politics United News of Bangladesh Nov 15, 5:33 PM

Dhaka and Colombo seek to expand bilateral cooperation

Politics Hiru News Nov 15, 4:45 PM

Hakeem's remarks on ports portfolio spark tense exchange in Parliament

Business

Business Island.lk Nov 15, 2:30 PM

Sri Lanka proposes concessionary loan schemes in 2027 budget

Business Island.lk Nov 15, 2:30 PM

Sri Lanka proposes wider subsidised credit schemes in 2027 budget

Business Island.lk Nov 15, 2:30 PM

Sri Lanka to explore expanding India FTA as 2027 budget adds concessionary loans

Business Ada Derana Nov 15, 1:03 PM

GLEC digital platform launched in Colombo to connect Sri Lankan entrepreneurs

Sports

Sports Sky Sports Nov 15, 5:51 PM

Rory McIlroy wins Race to Dubai title as Tyrrell Hatton claims season finale

Sports Pajhwok Afghan News Nov 15, 5:03 PM

Afghan judoka wins bronze at SCO international competitions

Sports Sky Sports Nov 15, 2:52 PM

Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 ahead of Nations Championship clash with South Africa

Sports Arab News Nov 15, 2:45 PM

Sergei Bilostenniy defeats Vadim Nemkov to become new PFL heavyweight world champion

Technology

Technology Hiru News Nov 15, 5:54 PM

Fish app cannot directly detect fish concentrations in the ocean, INORA director clarifies

Technology The Guardian Nov 15, 2:24 PM

Jensen Huang reportedly fell for an old trick, a Guardian feature says

Technology Daily Mirror Nov 15, 12:29 PM

SpaceX Starship returns to launch tower after orbital flight

Technology Daily Mirror Nov 15, 11:00 AM

Musk says Nvidia will lose critical deals without Jensen Huang

Entertainment

Entertainment The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Nov 15, 7:26 AM

Riverstone, Sri Lanka's Oscar entry, competes for Snow Leopard Awards at 12th AWFF in LA

Entertainment The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Nov 15, 7:26 AM

'Ebenezer' brings a darker twist to Dickens' Christmas classic

Entertainment The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Nov 15, 7:26 AM

Lenny Jay brings Michael Jackson's magic back to life in Colombo

Entertainment Firstpost Nov 14, 8:10 PM

Women filmmakers must control their own narratives, speakers say at eShe Summit 2026

Health

Health The Hindu Nov 15, 5:35 PM

India Vision Institute opens mobile eye health unit at Mandapam Sri Lankan Tamil camp

Health Hiru News Nov 15, 12:03 PM

One in five Sri Lankans living with diabetes, deputy health minister says

Health Newswire Nov 15, 11:58 AM

Colombo Lotus Tower lit blue for World Diabetes Day

Health Daily Mirror Nov 15, 11:57 AM

Annual eye checks urged for diabetic patients to prevent vision loss

Science & Environment

Science & Environment The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Nov 15, 7:26 AM

Sensor-equipped helmet featured at National Science Week

Science & Environment The Morning Nov 15, 6:52 AM

Brain farms before data centres

Science & Environment news.lavx.hu Nov 14, 2:34 PM

Study finds Sri Lanka's elephant society weakening as numbers decline

World

World CBS News Nov 15, 5:54 PM

UPS cargo plane and Copa Airlines jet collide while taxiing at Miami airport

World وكالة الأنباء العمانية (العمانية) Nov 15, 5:41 PM

Work underway on floodwater drainage channels around Muscat International Airport

World وكالة الأنباء العمانية (العمانية) Nov 15, 5:40 PM

Foreign minister meets ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions

World NHKニュース Nov 15, 5:36 PM

ASEAN leaders delay talks on Myanmar's return