A fire has broken out this morning (19) at a housing complex near the Rathmalana Economic Centre.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) in Dippitigoda, Kiribathgoda, while allegedly in possession of more than 6 kilograms of ‘Ice’(crystal methamphetamine), over 2 kilograms of heroin, and 5,000 narcotic tablets, Police said.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said ​in a written statement ‌on Saturday that repeated U.S. breaches of a ​memorandum of understanding ​signed by the presidents ⁠of Iran and the ​United States...

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said.

Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, military officials said.

A 26-year-old suspect was arrested while in possession of approximately 18 kilograms of ICE (crystal methamphetamine) during a police operation carried out in the Hirana area of Panadura, said police.

Eight people have been killed and 62 injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, according to Russian officials.

It has been decided to conduct the final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne with full police honors.

Sri Lanka Police stated that a total of 706 individuals were arrested yesterday (17) as part of the “Ratama Ekata” national operation.

Takeoff and landing operations have temporarily been suspended at Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait's national carrier announced on Saturday, adding that it rescheduled most of its flights due to the measure.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield "Garry" Sobers, describing him as one of the greatest all-rounders the game has ever produced.

Iran launched renewed attacks ​on U.S. Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics infrastructure, ‌escalating the war one week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of the CCWE Fashion Week & International Summit 2026, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) in Colombo.

At least four people were killed and four others were missing after a ​flash flood swept through a mountainous village ‌in Vietnam’s northern province of Lai Chau, state media reported on Saturday.

Three dengue-related deaths have been reported over the past 24 hours alone, bringing the total number of dengue deaths this year to 53.

Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of dengue, warning that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who maintain premises that contribute to mosquito breeding.

A total of 16 individuals have been arrested by the Homagama Police Traffic Division, along with 16 motorcycles that had been illegally modified from their original condition.

Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing.