The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (06).

An order has been issued by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division to freeze property and bank accounts allegedly belonging to organised crime and drug trafficking suspect Nirmala Prasanga, also known as ‘Backhoe Saman’, who was arrested in Indonesia.

Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently in prison following a court order to enforce the remainder of a sentence imposed for contempt of court, was provided with the standard prison attire this afternoon (5), Prison Media Spokesman Senaka Palletenna said.

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, seeking an order preventing her arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation into the financial affairs of the Siriliya Saviya organisation.

The University of Ruhuna has decided to conduct academic activities online for students of the Faculty of Agriculture, with the exception of final-year students, due to the spread of a viral fever.

Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya, which were temporarily suspended after earth and rocks fell onto the railway track, are expected to resume today (5), according to the Department of Railways.

India’s National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Sri Lanka’s Cooperative Federation (COOPFED) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the supply of essential food commodities from India to Sri Lanka.

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Kumara Jayakody be called again on November 3 for further examination of evidence.

The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, the award-giving body said ⁠on Monday (05).

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has surpassed one million TEUs in cumulative container throughput since the commissioning of new quay cranes in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its container operations, according to the Hambantota International Port Group Pvt Ltd.

Sri Lanka’s development plans for the 2026–2029 period and priorities for future projects supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) were discussed at a special meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat.

The Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities has discussed a proposed Bill to repeal the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, No. 28 of 1996, and introduce new legislation to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will introduce education reforms for preschools from next year, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe said.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early election for November 29 on Monday, in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government’s key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.

A special discussion on the proposed integration of the National Defence Fund and the “Api Wenuwen Api” Fund with the Ranaviru Seva Fund and other welfare programmes for Tri-Service personnel has been held at the Presidential Secretariat.

Water supply to several areas in Katugastota will be suspended for 48 hours due to essential maintenance work at the Katugastota Water Treatment Plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association (SLRSMA) has alleged that train services on the Upcountry Railway Line were resumed after repair work without obtaining clearance from the National Building Research Institute (NBRI).

The Court of Appeal today (05) ordered that steps be taken to enforce the remaining period of imprisonment imposed on Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, after he was found guilty of contempt of court.