An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 ​people was reported missing after losing ‌contact in the Java Sea early on Sunday during bad weather, the country's ​search and rescue agency said ​in a statement.

Sri Lanka has received USD 748.6 million in workers’ remittances in August 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Iran and the United Arab Emirates signed up to a joint statement from the BRICS group of nations that called for restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday (Sep 12), in what was seen as a sign of diplomatic progress between the countries divided by the war.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Labour of Thailand.

Two passengers have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into Sri Lanka.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect in possession of a foreign-manufactured 12-bore firearm, a live hand grenade and six live BMG-type rounds of ammunition.

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association (SLRSMA) says it expects the Government to take prompt action to appoint a new General Manager of Railways to resolve the administrative issues prevailing within the Railway Department.

More details have emerged regarding the van that failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha, prompting police officers to open fire.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and killing of a person during a dispute at a residence in the Thalamalgama area of Nagollagama.

A businessman has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis into Sri Lanka.

The atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (13), the Department of Meteorology said.

Yemen’s Houthi group said early Sunday that it had carried out an attack with ballistic missiles and drones on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia.

The Grand Finale of 'Derana Little Star' Season 13—a spectacular showcase for Sri Lanka's young talent—was held in grand style on Ssaturday (12).

Police officers have opened fire at a van after its driver failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha.

The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, paid a courtesy visit to the historic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo 02 and met with the Chief Incumbent of the Temple and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Western Province, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thero.

Police have revealed significant details regarding the hand grenade attack on a residence in Dehiwala yesterday (11), which claimed the lives of two children and left their father seriously injured.

Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under ​aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even higher.

At least four persons have been injured and hospitalised after a container truck plunged down a precipice and toppled onto a house in the Madithale area along the Badulla-Mahiyangana road.