Parliament will vote on the proposed constitutional amendment at 7.00 p.m. on September 25, following a two-day debate scheduled for September 24 and 25, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint management framework for the administration and operation of Dr. Nevil Fernando Hospital, with the Sri Lanka Air Force set to oversee the hospital’s management under a proposed new public enterprise.

A depression currently located over the northwest Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify into a deep depression within the next 12 hours, according to the latest weather advisory.

Landslide red evacuation warnings remain in effect across 13 Divisional Secretariat divisions in six districts, as adverse weather conditions continue to affect several parts of the island.

Police have arrested the driver of a luxury car and two women after the vehicle allegedly failed to stop despite repeated orders from police officers in Giriulla.

The proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill, aimed at restructuring the administration and governance of cricket in Sri Lanka, is to be published in the government Gazette following Cabinet approval.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'B-‌' from 'CCC+'. The Outlook is Stable.

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has stated that a total of 1,616 individuals from 458 families in 41 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across 10 districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

A suspect has been arrested with ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin worth more than Rs. 4 million, Alubomulla Police said.