The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China rose over 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster.

Patabendige Thushan Sathsara, alias “Kalu Malli,” the younger brother of accused organised criminal and drug trafficker Shehan Sathsara, alias “Dehibale Malli,” has been arrested in Dubai.

Former Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court over bribery charges.

The Supreme Court rejected the request made by the petitioners to have the petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament by the government, considered before a full bench of the Supreme Court.

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

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the petitions for 15 minutes to announce its decision on the requests made to have the petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,

Dodangoda Police stated that a motorcycle suspected to have been used in the shooting in the Koshena area in Payagala last night has been found burning in a rubber estate in the Eladuwa area within the Dodangoda Police division this morning (01).

A complaint has been lodged with the Balangoda Police regarding the disappearance of three 17-year-old schoolgirls residing in the Ellarawa area of Pinnawala, Balangoda.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Roshan Amarasinghe has been appointed as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to police.

Former Mayor of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Dhanasiri Amaratunga has arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to provide a statement.

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated that a total of 10,157 dengue cases were reported across Sri Lanka in August, bringing the number of dengue cases recorded so far this year to 95,493.

A search and rescue operation is underway to locate a 19-year-old youth who went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Kalu Ganga near the Naragala Bridge in Horana yesterday (31).

The Supreme Court has commenced consideration of the facts relating to petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill presented to Parliament by the government.

Madampe Police have arrested a 20-year-old youth for allegedly subjecting a 13-year-old girl to repeated sexual abuse.

A six-member committee has been appointed to study the proposal to establish an intermediate grade for medical officers and submit recommendations.

The United Nations (UN) says Sri Lanka could experience higher-than-normal rainfall during the latter part of this year due to the prevailing El Niño climate conditions.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka has warned that electricity tariffs could increase if the country does not receive the expected rainfall in the coming period.

A suspect has been arrested with the narcotic substances 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine), heroin and ‘kush’ at the Elathota Junction roadblock in Ahungalla.