Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra has held discussions with senior representatives of BIMSTEC member states on strengthening regional cooperation in public health.

The government has commenced preliminary work to expand its Metro Luxury Bus Service to the Jaffna District, with a target of launching operations by mid-2027.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took aim at oil companies making billions of dollars in profits while families, businesses and governments suffer, as he used the COP31 climate conference to criticise fossil fuel dependency.

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Lebanon Anura Withanage, has met with Lebanese Minister of Labour Mohammad Haidar to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries on foreign employment.

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Md Aminul Islam, said that there is no alternative to enforcing the death sentences once former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina returns to the country.

The deadline for submitting appeals and objections relating to the Aswesuma welfare benefit programme has been extended until November 15, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that parties seeking clarification on the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred Area Development Plan may raise their concerns directly with the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, who chairs the committee responsible for overseeing the initiative.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has been ranked 8th in the Men’s 2026 Athlete of the Year rankings at the World Athletics Awards 2026, following his impressive performances in the javelin throw.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the need for continuous preparedness and coordinated action across multiple sectors to address natural disasters arising from climate change and minimise their impact.

The United States will spurn a UN meeting on Tuesday where its human rights record under President Donald Trump was due to be examined, drawing criticism from rights groups who say violations have surged to levels not seen in decades.

A signalling system failure has been reported between Colombo Fort and Maradana Railway Stations, resulting in delays to train services across all railway lines.

Traffic along the Kadugannawa–Ganetenne stretch of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been suspended following rockfalls and an earth slip.

The Department of Motor Traffic has urged the general public to refrain from dealing with brokers operating near its premises when seeking services from the department.

A landslide has been reported in the Kadugannawa area along the Kandy–Colombo main road, with a mound of earth and rocks falling onto the roadway, police said.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that no electricity tariff revision will be implemented for the fourth quarter of 2026.