Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court this morning (30).

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 84,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for seas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

A total of 24 drivers have been issued prohibition orders following a special vehicle inspection operation conducted in Wellawaya and Uva Kuda Oya, targeting vehicles with safety violations and unauthorized modifications.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) has inspected the progress of the Doppler Weather Radar Network project in Puttalam, as part of efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s weather forecasting and early warning systems.

The Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has expressed concern over the impact of excessive mobile phone use and modern technology on family relationships and human connections in society.

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has declared August as Pig Insurance Month to promote the newly introduced pig insurance scheme aimed at supporting farmers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.

The US military says it has begun launching strikes against Iran in retaliation for an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East.

The 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation has announced plans to introduce a motorcycle-based emergency medical service aimed at providing faster medical assistance to patients in urgent need.

A Sub-Inspector attached to the Dehiwala Police Station has been arrested for allegedly possessing narcotics, police said.

Two Greek firefighters have died after they became trapped tackling a wildfire that swept through the Rethymno area of Crete.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place during a party in Palliyawatta, Kadirana within the Wattala Police Division on July 23.

Showers will continue to affect several parts of the country today, with fairly heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in a number of areas, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Sri Lankan para-athlete Palitha Bandara secured the country’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after winning silver in the men’s Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64 event today (30).

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined thousands of devotees last night (29) to witness the final grand procession of the 2026 Esala Perahera at the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, describing the annual pageant as a symbol of Sri Lanka's cultural heritage and national unity.

Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies.

The Matara Magistrate's Court has ordered a man to compensate the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for losses incurred after he climbed a high-voltage electricity transmission tower in protest over a family dispute.

A total of 104 new Metro buses imported to enhance the efficiency and quality of Sri Lanka's public transport service have arrived in the country today (29).