Heavy rainfall occurred across the island this evening (06), resulting in the inundation of roads in several areas including in and around Colombo city, causing disruptions to traffic movement.

A Kenyan court sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie on Friday to 200 years in prison for the ‌murders of 190 children starved to death on his orders and buried in a forest, among 500 suspected victims of one of the deadliest cult-related mass killings of modern times.

A bus carrying children to school crashed Friday morning in eastern France, killing a 7-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said.

India has relaxed passport and visa requirements for several categories of foreign nationals living in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans.

Sri Lanka's official reserve assets have risen 3.2% to USD 7,086 million in October 2026, from USD 6,867 million recorded in September 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island.

Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathne has been transferred to the Sri Lanka Judges' Institute.

Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who was remanded for failing to appear in court for a trial after being released on bail over corruption charges, has been ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo High Court.

The Court of Appeal today (6) ordered that further consideration of the petition filed by former Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne against the Speaker, challenging his suspension, be postponed until November 17.

Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, who served as the Officer-in-Charge of the Administration Division of the Kotawila Police Station, and four other suspects have been further remanded until November 20.

The Bureau of Rehabilitation has reported a significant decline in drug relapse rates among individuals who have completed rehabilitation programmes.

A 48-year-old person has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division in connection with the operation of an illegal pyramid financial institution and the alleged criminal breach of trust involving individuals who invested money in the prohibited scheme.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has stated that there is currently no fuel shortage in the country, despite a reduction in fuel distribution by certain private companies.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Executive Session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, held in Antigua and Barbuda.

Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 4,056 firearms and weapons have been seized over the past two years, including 97 T-56 rifles, one AK-47 assault rifle, 143 pistols, 105 revolvers and 397 12-bore shotguns.