AdaDerana.lk has won the Bronze Award under the category of "Best AI Solution in Media" at the National AI Awards 2026.

A suspect who had been arrested in India in connection with the seizure of 337 kilograms of heroin and later escaped from the custody of Indian authorities before fleeing to Sri Lanka, has been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau today (30).

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely ​in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.

The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement this afternoon (30) regarding the alleged assault on a security officer attached to UNP leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe allegedly by a cameraman of a private media organisation.

The presentation of the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this afternoon...

India and Sri Lanka held discussions on maritime issues, bilateral matters and cooperation in multilateral fora.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively engage parents in protecting children from the drug menace.

The co-pilot of a flight ​from Dubai to Tel Aviv is believed to have stabbed the captain in a possible attempted "terror attack" on Wednesday, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia where it landed safely, ‌three Israeli officials said.

Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara today (30) ordered the forfeiture of the bail money furnished by former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife on behalf of Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayake, the wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has concluded his visit to New York to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), today (30).

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the upcoming 2027 Budget will place priority on waste management, waste reduction and recycling, emphasizing that what should be left for future generations...

A cameraman attached to a private media organization has allegedly assaulted a security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises today (30)...

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Y-on-Y basis, stood at 8.0% in September 2026, compared to 8.0% in August 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.

A flight bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a fight between the pilots, an Israeli official said on Wednesday.