The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended a Level 3 (Red) landslide early warning for several areas across six districts.

Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days ​if the United States eases military pressure and ‌lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), established under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory barriers faced by investors and businesses, was officially opened today (22) in Colombo.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is currently considering a revision of fuel prices in Sri Lanka amid rising oil prices in the global market.

A recommendation submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Thilakaratne as judges of the Court of Appeal has been referred to the Constitutional Council.

The government has taken a series of measures to secure a pardon for Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Former Western Province Health Minister Jagath Thilakasiri Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged the general public attending this year’s Colombo International Book Fair to bring a suitable, environmentally friendly reusable bag when purchasing books, as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has launched an investigation into whether former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s statements made at an SLPP rally in Anuradhapura on September 12 amounted to contempt of court.

Parliament will vote on the proposed constitutional amendment at 7.00 p.m. on September 25, following a two-day debate scheduled for September 24 and 25, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint management framework for the administration and operation of Dr. Nevil Fernando Hospital, with the Sri Lanka Air Force set to oversee the hospital’s management under a proposed new public enterprise.

A depression currently located over the northwest Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify into a deep depression within the next 12 hours, according to the latest weather advisory.

Landslide red evacuation warnings remain in effect across 13 Divisional Secretariat divisions in six districts, as adverse weather conditions continue to affect several parts of the island.

Police have arrested the driver of a luxury car and two women after the vehicle allegedly failed to stop despite repeated orders from police officers in Giriulla.

The proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill, aimed at restructuring the administration and governance of cricket in Sri Lanka, is to be published in the government Gazette following Cabinet approval.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'B-‌' from 'CCC+'. The Outlook is Stable.

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has stated that a total of 1,616 individuals from 458 families in 41 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across 10 districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.