The 2026 Colombo International Book Fair, which commenced on September 25, concluded today (October 4) after drawing large crowds over its 10-day run.

Yemen's Saudi-backed government has announced a major military operation to retake territory from the Iran-backed Houthis.

The Colombo Additional Magistrate today (October 4) ordered that Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, be remanded until tomorrow, following his arrest pursuant to an open warrant issued by the Court of Appeal.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special island-wide inspection and investigation programme targeting the sale of bread below the prescribed weight, as well as the failure to properly display the weight and retail price of bread.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to make a final decision tomorrow (05) on whether to move a no-confidence motion against Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the United States are met, state media reported Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday (Oct 4).

A five-member Sri Lankan delegation is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (06) to explore legal avenues to appeal the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for 13 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across five districts.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas, warning of hazardous sea conditions along the coastal waters stretching from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.

Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stressed the importance of health sector personnel having a clear understanding of the direction in which the country’s health service is moving, saying this would help improve the delivery of healthcare services to the public.

Australian authorities are investigating the links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who attempted to take control of a plane travelling to Israel.

A programme has been organized to open 5,000 houses across the country tomorrow (05), in view of the World Habitat Day, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe stated.

Six individuals who were arrested while participating in a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been granted bail.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat conditions during the daytime tomorrow (05).

Indians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.