The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a three-month extension of the monthly housing rental allowance provided to homeowners who lost their houses due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, last year.

Six Tamil-speaking political parties have jointly called on the government to conduct the long-delayed Provincial Council elections without further delay, announcing a collective effort to address issues of common concern.

An Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), who was arrested for the alleged illegal possession of a firearm, has been remanded until July 24.

The number of reported HIV-positive cases in Sri Lanka has been increasing annually, Dr. Sathya Herath, Community Consultant in Sexually Transmitted Diseases, said.

An individual has been arrested along with 8 kilograms of Crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), 20 rounds of live ammunition, three land mines and five swords, according to police.

A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday (Jul 13) to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for political support, adding to his growing legal woes.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as “Pillayan,” has been further remanded until July 24 by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa paid their last respects to the remains of veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke.

Punchage Kalumenika, widely recognized as Sri Lanka's oldest woman, has died at the age of 114.

The government has launched a special initiative to provide opportunities for children with special needs, including those with autism and other neurological disorders, to learn alongside children in mainstream pre-schools.

Severe ‌flooding in China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province submerged roads and swept away cars, while people swam and paddle-boarded along neighbourhood streets, videos on social media showed.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the further hearing of the case filed against six suspects, including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of causing a public disturbance

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts.

A young couple has been arrested by police in the 28th Mile Post area of Polonnaruwa for allegedly transporting Crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') in a vehicle.

The inaugural round of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries.