Four years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air Force pilots in the Yellow Sea after their fighter jet caught fire and crashed.

The supplementary estimate of Rs. 7,500 million, required by the Government to secure funds for the purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season, was passed today (21).

The Supplementary Estimate seeking approval for the allocation of Rs. 7.5 billion required by the Government to purchase paddy during the 2026 Yala season was presented to Parliament today (21).

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a message of condolence in Parliament today (21) following the passing of veteran musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that fuel import expenditure during the first half of this year increased significantly compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

Eight people died after a charter plane crashed at a ​remote military radar site ​in western Alaska on Thursday, the U.S. ⁠military's Alaskan Command said.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

An Inspector of Police and a Police Constable attached to the Sainthamaruthu Police Station, who were arrested on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20,000, have been remanded until August 28.

Copies of two additional petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been received by the Speaker.

Two more suspects who allegedly aided and abetted the recent shooting to death of a person on Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia have been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.