Vietnam Airlines has officially commenced direct air services between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part ​in actions against Iran.

Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (17), the Department of Meteorology stated.

Imeth Jayarathne has emerged as the winner of the Solo category at the grand finale of Derana Teen Star Season One.

At least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the "largest-scale" attack launched by Ukraine this year.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (16) successfully recovered a Fast Attack Craft that was involved in an accident at sea near Angulana, Moratuwa, while returning from a patrol.

Bangladesh said on Sunday (Aug 16) that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.

The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 10 people after a small vessel travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft Island met with an accident today (16).

A boat carrying eight people has gone missing while travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft, according to the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samaggri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabhawa, Most Venerable Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero says he will consult the Chief Prelates of the three main Buddhist chapters on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

The government has allocated Rs. 45 billion to resume and complete hospital construction projects that were suspended midway, with the projects expected to be completed within the next two years, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

The Police Headquarters has warned the general public about a scam involving the online sale of construction materials, with individuals allegedly using social media platforms to obtain money from unsuspecting customers.

Public approval of the government has dropped to 50% from a post-election high of 65%, as growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s economic conditions weigh on public sentiment, according to the latest Mood of the Nation poll conducted by Verité Research.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala districts.

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has urged Sri Lankan entrepreneurs living in Australia to play a leading role in developing the country’s industrial and technological sectors.

Two motorcyclists have sustained serious injuries after being involved in separate accidents during a motorcycle race held between Blackpool and Magasthota in Nuwara Eliya today (16).

Sri Lanka has expressed solidarity with Indonesia following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks that struck off the coast of Flores Island.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has proposed introducing a low-cost ticketing system for tourist attractions to promote lesser-known destinations and reduce congestion at popular wildlife parks.