Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has reportedly returned to the island a short while ago.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it expects to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne during this week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 5) vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's Oct 7, 2023 attack.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the present government should focus on providing relief to the public instead of continuing agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a manner that places further burdens on the people.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued for several areas in five districts.

Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is safe, after the US withdrew all of its bombers from the military base.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

Fuel distributors have warned that shortages could emerge in the country if the ongoing issue concerning fuel pricing and supply is not resolved.

The Parliamentary Caucus for Youth has held discussions on obtaining the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for its future activities and strengthening youth participation and leadership in the political process.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the present government’s objective is to empower people to build their own homes through community participation, while providing the necessary guidance, facilities and support.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (06).

An order has been issued by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division to freeze property and bank accounts allegedly belonging to organised crime and drug trafficking suspect Nirmala Prasanga, also known as ‘Backhoe Saman’, who was arrested in Indonesia.

A high-level discussion was held today (05) at the GovTech premises between Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne and a visiting Indian government delegation on strengthening Sri Lanka’s cybersecurity capabilities and addressing emerging cyber threats to government systems.

Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently in prison following a court order to enforce the remainder of a sentence imposed for contempt of court, was provided with the standard prison attire this afternoon (5), Prison Media Spokesman Senaka Palletenna said.

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, seeking an order preventing her arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation into the financial affairs of the Siriliya Saviya organisation.

The University of Ruhuna has decided to conduct academic activities online for students of the Faculty of Agriculture, with the exception of final-year students, due to the spread of a viral fever.

Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya, which were temporarily suspended after earth and rocks fell onto the railway track, are expected to resume this evening (5), according to the Department of Railways.

A new subject focusing on entrepreneurship and financial literacy is to be introduced for Grade 6 students from 2027, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced.