The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Kalpitiya, Colombo and Galle.

Several gunshots have reportedly been fired into the air at the Kalutara Prison this afternoon (21) after a person attempted to throw several parcels into the prison premises from outside.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched islandwide raids against the sale of wheat flour at increased prices following an unauthorized Rs. 13 price hike, CAA Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon said.

A drone strike on a fuel depot in a disputed region on the Sudan-South Sudan border has killed at least 153 people.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption in several areas of Anuradhapura tomorrow (22), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, from today (21) to 26 October 2026,

Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has requested an adjournment debate in Parliament over the treatment of Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun during her visit to Sri Lanka to attend the religious ceremony marking the unveiling of the

Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, remained unchanged at 8.1% in September 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.

The funeral ceremony of the Most Venerable Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Thero, Anunayaka of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya and the Chief Incumbent of the Getambe Rajopawanaramaya Temple, has commenced at the Getambe Grounds.

The expert committee appointed to investigate the death of tusker Kawanthissa and recommend a National Elephant Conservation Programme held its inaugural meeting at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (21),

Fitch Ratings has recalibrated its Sri Lanka National Rating scale to reflect changes in the relative creditworthiness of domestic issuers, following the upgrade of the country’s sovereign Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR).

The Norochcholai Power Plant is expected to resume electricity generation tomorrow (22), potentially eliminating the need for scheduled power cuts across the country, the National System Operator (NSO) has stated.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today (21) between the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Excise Department with the aim of preventing tax evasion and money laundering.

A total of 1,454 convicted prisoners remain in prisons across the country due to their inability to pay court-imposed fines, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara informed Parliament today (21).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North Central, North Western, Eastern and Uva provinces.

A 22-year-old Myanmar national has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau earlier today (21) while attempting to leave the Bandaranaike International Airport with a consignment of ‘Kush’ narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 46.4 million.

Prices of short eats and paratas are expected to increase following a Rs. 13 rise in the price of imported wheat flour, the All-Island Canteen Owners’ Association has announced.

The Supreme Court today (21) ordered the issuance of an open warrant for the arrest of former Minister Premalal Jayasekara and produce him before court after he failed to appear for a hearing.