The Department of Prisons has launched a special investigation into a clash involving alleged organized crime figures Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” and Mandinu Padmasiri, alias “Kehelbaddara Padme.”

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held discussions with Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, focusing on Sri Lanka’s current economic situation and

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed three new High Court judges.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Sri Lanka to maintain prudent economic policies and accelerate structural reforms as the country faces continued risks from the Middle East war, global trade policy uncertainty and the impact of El Niño.

Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until October 07 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.

The office of the Chief of Defence Staff has ceased to exist following the enactment of the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Act, No. 22 of 2026.

Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified off the coast of Mexico to become one of the most powerful storms of the season in the Pacific Ocean.

Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (23).

The government has gazetted a new bill titled the Protection of the State from Terrorism, proposing legislation to strengthen the legal framework for addressing terrorism and related offences in Sri Lanka.

India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has adopted its draft report on “India-Sri Lanka Relations and the Way Ahead” following a detailed discussion.

India's ​Prime Minister ‌Narendra Modi ​is ​expected to ⁠visit ​Canada in ​December to sign ​a ​trade deal, ‌the ⁠Globe and Mail ​reported ​Tuesday.

Steps are being taken to prohibit the sale of unpackaged coconut oil in the local market, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to urge world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, focus on climate change and overhaul UN institutions he warned are struggling to confront mounting global challenges.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for heavy rain, warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.