Alcohol manufacturers have strongly objected to a decision by the Excise Department to reduce the permitted alcohol wastage allowance during the production and storage of alcoholic beverages.

Senior Professor Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thero has warned that attempts could be made in the future to discredit Buddhist monks and create a situation where they would be unable to engage freely with society.

At least 624 US military service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, according to the Pentagon's most recent update on 25 July.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to extend the retirement age of judges, according to government sources.

Sri Lanka and the United States have launched the sixth edition of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training exercise, a bilateral maritime engagement aimed at strengthening cooperation in maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster response and regional stability in the Indian Ocean.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held discussions with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee at the Presidential Secretariat today (27), focusing on challenges facing the development of cricket in the country and measures to strengthen the sport.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern province and in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts.

A total of 45 Kavadi dance groups that took part in last year’s Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya Esala Perahera have been granted permission to participate in this year’s procession as well.

Four inmates have been named as suspects in connection with the recent clash at the Negombo Prison, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (27).

Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (27) through a lawyer after a warrant was issued against him for failing to appear in court, Ada Derana reporter said.

The Chinese national who was abducted from the Colombo Port City and later found murdered has been identified as a person suspected of earning money through computer-related fraud, the Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Colombo Range Nishantha de Zoysa said.

Iran's foreign ministry warned on Monday of "unforeseen" consequences following Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea over the weekend.

The writ petition filed by Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held discussions with Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha today to review challenges affecting development projects being implemented in Sri Lanka with financial assistance from the government of India.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held discussions with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on strengthening engagement with ASEAN and enhancing regional cooperation on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila.

Iran said on Monday it was still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign that his top brass told him had run its course.

National Integrity Week, conducted under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Cleaner Sri Lanka,” commenced today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat with the aim of promoting ethical conduct, accountability and transparency within the public service.

A final decision on whether Kavadi dance segment will be allowed at this year’s Esala Perahera of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya is expected to be announced today (27) following a special discussion among senior officials.