Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said ​on Thursday that ‌two oil tankers and a tugboat had caught ​fire in separate ​incidents after attempting to ⁠use unauthorised routes ​through the Strait of ​Hormuz.

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has taken steps to provide monthly pension payments exceeding Rs. 415 million to 170,950 farmers aged 60 and above through 3,975 post offices across the country.

The one-way ferry fare between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai has been reduced by INR. 500, while passengers will now be allowed to carry up to 30 kg of luggage free of charge.

A fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka was found to be carrying more than 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and over 50 kg of heroin, with an estimated street value of Rs. 3 billion.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Nov 4) the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress.

Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately 50% since 2010, with health experts warning of a growing trend among both men and women.

Two individuals including a teenager have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom while issuing death threats.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties on whom to task with forming a new coalition government, after he received the official results of a general election last week he said had no clear winner.

A multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (05) has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour along with five suspects and 10 sacks suspected to contain narcotics, police said.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it expects to announce its final decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision for the fourth quarter of this year next week.

A 44-year-old Irish national has been rescued by police lifesaving officers after being swept away by a strong sea current while swimming at Mirissa Beach.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Department of Meteorology has warned that fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely in several parts of Sri Lanka today (05), with showers and thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.

President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm ​election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races.

Sri Lanka’s official national poverty line has increased to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics.