The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue cases reported during the year so far is nearing 87,000.

The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, has stated that the government must take immediate measures to ensure a fair price for paddy farmers’ produce.

The number of Sri Lankans departing for overseas employment has increased by 4.84% in July 2026 compared to June, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has stated that attention has been drawn to the possibility of granting a one-year service extension to police officers with a record of good conduct who have reached the age of 60.

A total of approximately 661 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the Watawala area over the past four days, according to Senior Scientist Dr. Wasantha Senadheera of the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), commenting on the prevailing weather conditions.

The highest rainfall recorded over the past 24 hours was reported from the Norton area in Nuwara Eliya, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Engineers in charge of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir have stated that one spill gate of the reservoir has been opened early this morning (04) due to continued heavy rainfall in the reservoir's catchment areas.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to submit a progress report on the investigations conducted against former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who has been produced before court over corruption charges, on October 20.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has submitted a proposal to the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne requesting the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to expedite the resolution of the backlog of cases.

Teacher-principal trade unions have decided to hold a protest today (04) based on several demands, including the resolution of salary anomalies.

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued ‘Red’ landslide evacuation warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa and former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda to present themselves before the Colombo High Court when they receive such summons.

A request has been made in Parliament to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to expedite the resolution of the backlog of cases within Sri Lanka’s judicial system.

Due to heavy rainfall, several villages in the Gampola area have been inundated following a rise in the water level of the Mahaweli River, displacing approximately 500 families.

A drone hit a busy beach in southern Russia, killing seven people including three children, local authorities have said.

Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on ​shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows.

The Government is planning to introduce dedicated motorcycle lanes on major roads across Sri Lanka in a bid to reduce the country's high number of motorcycle-related road accidents, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake announced.