Sri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision.

The National Insurance Trust Fund (NTF) has announced that the deadline for updating and approving member information in the Agrahara Database is July 31.

Five Bosnian climbers died on Russia's ​Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, after ‌being caught in a violent storm, but the bodies of three people have not yet been evacuated due to bad weather, RIA Novosti ​reported on Sunday citing Russian authorities.

Five suspects, including Anuda Janadith Bandara, the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, have been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged robbery of Rs. 20 million belonging to a Chinese national.

The owner of a leading private tuition center in Horana has been arrested for allegedly possessing Crystal Methamphetamine ("Ice"), police said.

Private buses, including both normal and luxury services operating between Puttalam and Colombo, have launched a strike from this morning (27).

The High Commission of India in Colombo has issued a clarification regarding visa processes and fees for Sri Lankan pilgrims travelling to India.

The Gampaha Lawyers' Association has officially addressed a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing serious concerns regarding a reported proposal to increase the retirement age of Honourable Judges serving in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has continued to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

The Maha Sangha Conference organized by the Sasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha is scheduled to commence in Colombo today (27).

Two people were killed and multiple people injured in a shooting Sunday evening at a Seattle food festival, a block from the city’s iconic Space Needle, fire officials said.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, participated in the High-Level Conference of the High Contracting Parties to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia, held on July 24, 2026, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

National Integrity Week, held under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka,” is set to be observed starting today (27) until July 31, with the aim of strengthening transparency, accountability and ethical governance across the public sector.

Two suspects have been arrested with the narcotic substance 'Ice'(Crystal Methamphetamine) in separate police operations carried out in the Western Province and Trincomalee, with one of the suspects allegedly linked to attempted murder and firearm intimidation incidents.

A 49-year-old Dutch tourist has reportedly drowned while swimming at Nilaveli Beach in the Kuchchaveli Police Division.

German police said ​a 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity was shot dead on Sunday, a day after he allegedly drove a minivan into people near ‌Berlin's Pride celebrations, killing one person.

A slight increase in rainfall is expected in the southwestern part of the island over the next few days, starting from tomorrow (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Oil prices tumbled ‌5% on Monday after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to ​resume in the Strait of Hormuz.