Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that fuel import expenditure during the first half of this year increased significantly compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

Eight people died after a charter plane crashed at a ​remote military radar site ​in western Alaska on Thursday, the U.S. ⁠military's Alaskan Command said.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 31/2026, outlining the school term calendar, public holidays and schedules for major examinations for 2027.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

An Inspector of Police and a Police Constable attached to the Sainthamaruthu Police Station, who were arrested on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20,000, have been remanded until August 28.

Copies of two additional petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been received by the Speaker.

Two more suspects who allegedly aided and abetted the recent shooting to death of a person on Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia have been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.

SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (21).

U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations.

Sri Lanka's Parliament observed a one-minute silence today (21) in memory of veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, who passed away yesterday (20) at the age of 82.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later ​this year. But his overtures have drawn a frosty response from Pyongyang, suggesting it will set tough conditions to hold such a meeting even if the two men have an "excellent" relationship.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has instructed all state institutions to fly the national flag at half-mast during the three-day period of national mourning declared following the passing of veteran musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) island-wide have decided to engage in a token strike today (21) by reporting sick.

A supplementary estimate of Rs. 7,500 million to secure the necessary funds for the purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season is scheduled to be presented to Parliament today (21).

Sri Lanka Police has announced that the issuance of Police Clearance Certificates has been temporarily suspended due to a computer system breakdown affecting the database system used by Police Headquarters.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (21), the Department of Meteorology stated.

The third Kumbal Perahera of the historic 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera paraded the streets of Kandy last night (20), showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage.

Five people have been reported dead and three others injured following a collision between a tipper truck and a tractor in the Kumbukkana area of Moneragala, police said.