The Department of Meteorology has reported that the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Arnab” over the west-central Bay of Bengal is moving toward the Indian coastline, with its direct weather impact on Sri Lanka expected to gradually ease from tomorrow (28).

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a set of recommendations to provide compensation and other assistance to prison officers who were killed or injured while on duty during clashes at a prison on July 5 and 6, 2026.

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued an open warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in connection with the Brown’s Hill land case.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain a US$100 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and promote resilience and inclusive economic opportunities.

Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until tomorrow (28), by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged bribery case involving the Krrish Group.

The government is taking steps to introduce new laws and regulations to prevent the exploitation of children by parents and adults seeking popularity and financial gain through social media, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj has stated.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to present its submissions tomorrow regarding the bail application filed on behalf of MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody over the controversial Krrish deal.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for an immediate, impartial and comprehensive investigation into the death of a 29-year-old individual, who died while in the custody of the Homagama Police following his arrest in connection with a drug-related investigation.

The Irrigation Department has extended its flood warning for the Kalu Ganga Basin by another 24 hours, till 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (28).

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody in connection with the controversial Airbus deal, has been ordered to be produced before the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar tomorrow (28).

Water levels in several rivers that rose due to the effects of Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ are gradually receding, but the risk of flooding has not yet subsided, an Irrigation Department official warned.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has responded to the congratulatory message extended by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following his latest election victory.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (27) that indictments have been filed before a Permanent Trial-at-Bar against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and several other defendants...

The total number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 81, the National Dengue Control Unit has announced.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Twenty-five Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels stranded in waters near India due to adverse weather conditions have been granted permission to enter Indian waters for safety reasons.

A woman identified as Achini, also known as Anosha Lakmali, who was wanted in connection with the murder of ‘Kajja’, has been brought to Sri Lanka from Dubai this morning (27).

Chairman of the Sarvajana Balaya, Roshan Ranasinghe has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to grant a presidential pardon to Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently serving a prison sentence.