A 22-year-old individual has been arrested with a stock of ecstasy pills during a raid at an apartment complex in Modarawila, Panadura.

A local government official was ​hospitalised after a shooting ‌incident in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Thailand's ​capital on Monday, the ​deputy provincial governor said, ⁠just days after ​a mass shooting in the ​same province.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, was arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning (10).

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning (10).

Three individuals suspected to be associates of organized criminal groups, who were recently arrested in Malaysia, are scheduled to be brought back to Sri Lanka today (10).

Engineers in charge of the reservoirs stated that, as of this morning (10), the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs have reached near-spilling levels due to heavy rainfall experienced in their respective catchment areas.

US President Donald Trump signaled Sunday he is prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran, apparently backing away from ordering more military strikes even as Tehran issues tough demands.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as Iran said a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was in its final stages but insisted the U.S. must still meet other conditions.

A 23-year-old man suspected of acting as the shooter in an attempted murder involving a firearm in the Dehiwala area has been arrested.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested by Damana Police for allegedly carrying out illegal excavations in search of archaeological artifacts.

Grama Niladhari Officers have decided not to report for duty islandwide from today (10) until tomorrow (11), by taking sick leave, citing the authorities’ failure to increase their travel allowance and address several other demands...

Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the ​U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (10), the Department of Meteorology said.

The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence today (10), and will continue until September 5, the Department of Examinations announced.

The management of a private hospital in Kegalle has been fined Rs. 520,000 after being found guilty of using and storing expired medical supplies and chemicals, as well as overcharging patients for a blood test.

The US Defense Department has urged US military contractors to ramp up weapons production amid concerns that stockpiles are running low as the Iran war continues.

The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow, August 10, and will continue until September 5, the Department of Examinations has announced.