The US House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% to be imposed on India and four other countries over their purchases of Russian energy, setting up a final vote on the controversial legislation on Thursday.

Although water levels in several major rivers have risen, there is currently no indication of an imminent flood threat in any of the country’s major rivers, the Irrigation Department said.

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa departed Sri Lanka for Singapore early this morning (16) for medical treatment.

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (16) to discuss the issues faced by university academics.

A 19-year-old individual has been arrested with 950 narcotic pills during a raid in Peliyagoda yesterday (15), the Western Province North Crime Division said.

Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and its second-largest city Jeddah, following a week of attacks from Iran-aligned fighters that have drawn it deeper into the Middle East war.

A 73-year-old man has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an alleged property fraud involving a forged deed for a property in Barnes Place, Colombo 07, police stated.

A woman and her niece have been killed after being struck by a train near the Kalutara Railway Station at around 4:30 a.m. today (16), police said.

Aswesuma welfare payments for September will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts today (16), according to the Welfare Benefits Board.

Fairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm is expected at some places today (16), as showers and thundershowers continue across several parts of the country, according to the Department Meteorology.

Sri Lanka Tourism is looking to tap the considerable potential for further growth in the Middle Eastern market, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for travellers from the region.

The war with Iran cost the US military around US$38 billion as of Aug 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday (Sep 15), with billions more potentially added to the price tag each month the conflict wears on.

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has issued a special safety advisory for Sri Lankan nationals residing in the western region of Saudi Arabia, amid emerging developments in the area.

Sri Lanka Police have temporarily suspended the online submission of applications for Police Clearance Certificates due to essential maintenance work being carried out on the Police Clearance computer system.

Police have arrested two suspects over the fatal Dehiwala grenade attack, which investigators say may have been carried out after the attackers mistakenly targeted the wrong house.