The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that applicants visiting regional offices to obtain passports under both one-day and normal service categories must book an appointment online with effect from tomorrow (29).

Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until November 11 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a writ petition before the Appeals Court seeking an order to quash a directive issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court concerning a satyagraha held opposite Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo.

The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Kalu Ganga Basin by a further 24 hours, warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas due to prevailing rainfall in the river's catchment areas.

Shares of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms soared 21% in their Mumbai debut on Wednesday, making it India's second-largest ‌company by market capitalisation, valued at about $131.5 billion.

The Colombo High Court today ordered that the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa be called for trial on November 23.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that he intends to plead guilty to charges relating to the possession of a luxury vehicle imported into Sri Lanka without payment of the applicable taxes and tax evasion.

Achieving Sri Lanka’s tourism ambitions by 2030 will require more than infrastructure development and investment, with a skilled workforce, strong institutions, innovative thinking and a commitment to excellence identified as key drivers of sustainable growth, PM Harini Amarasuriya has emphasised.

The individuals arrested in connection with the shooting of tusker Kawanthissa, have been further remanded until November 11.

The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Gin Ganga Basin by a further 24 hours, warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas due to significant rainfall across the river’s catchment areas.