Six individuals have been arrested by Kalutara North Police in connection with the assault on the driver and conductor of a luxury bus after being intercepted by individuals travelling on motorcycles in the Nagas Junction area along the Kalutara-Colombo main road.

South Korea's National ​Security Adviser Wi ‌Sung-lac said on Thursday that ​Seoul was ​still considering various options ⁠regarding a ​possible deployment to ​the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a ​maritime patrol ​aircraft.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of inclusive education, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and research-driven development in shaping Sri Lanka’s future.

An individual who was found guilty of possessing 24 grams of heroin and trafficking narcotics has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.

At least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained disrupted today (29), one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said.

The government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.179 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately Rs. 4.56 billion, to Sri Lanka for a project aimed at reducing flood risks in Wattala and Peliyagoda.

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

The Sri Lanka Police will not provide special protection to any officer found to have engaged in misconduct or illegal activities, and strict legal and disciplinary action will be taken against those responsible, Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler said.

North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday (Oct 29), South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Sri Lanka Police have identified 112 individuals wanted under Interpol Red Notices who are believed to be residing in 13 countries, with arrangements underway to secure their return to Sri Lanka by 2027, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said.

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it is yet to receive the Attorney General’s advice regarding the investigation into Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and several others under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The Colombo High Court today (29) rejected bail applications filed on behalf of three defendants, including notorious underworld figure Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” who is being held at the Welisara Prison.

Sri Lanka is evaluating the potential role of nuclear energy in meeting its future electricity requirements, with safety, security and international safeguards identified as key priorities, Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena has said.

A low-level atmospheric disturbance is likely to develop near the southern Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra Islands, from today (29), the Department of Meteorology has warned.

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected again at pig farms in several parts of Sri Lanka, with nearly 200 pigs testing positive for the virus, the Department of Animal Production and Health has confirmed.

The High Court of the Maldives has acquitted a Sri Lankan national, who had already served a one-year prison sentence for allegedly smuggling more than two kilograms of gold into the country.

Oil prices fell on Thursday, paring the previous day's gains, as hopes for peace talks took the edge off renewed concerns over Middle East supply disruptions from escalating regional conflict.

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has met General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva to discuss bilateral relations and current developments.