The journey towards national progress requires collective effort and a shared commitment and the progress and continuous improvement of higher education remain among the most important responsibilities in building that capable society, according to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

The Sri Lankan Rupee had depreciated by 8 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed.

French health officials said on Sunday (Jun 28) there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days.

The fogging carried out to control the spread of dengue mosquitoes is not an effective standalone solution and can also cause environmental damage, the Health Entomology Officers' Association said.

The Kilinochchi Police have taken into custody 30 motorcycles and 20 tipper trucks for violating traffic regulations and engaging in reckless driving during a special enforcement operation.

The government is reportedly preparing to increase the maximum fine imposed on individuals convicted of employing children from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign ​within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections, following 18 months of anti-government protests.

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Traffic Division at the Yatiyanthota Police Station has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an official service firearm, police said.

It has been revealed that a 30-year-old man who was murdered in Weeraketiya was an active member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and served as the Media Secretary of the Hambantota District Youth SJB.

All arrangements have been finalized for the National Poson Festival, which will be centred around the historic Mihintale, the Anuradhapura Atamasthana sacred sites, and the Tantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya.