The Supreme Court has determined that the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill can be passed by a simple majority in Parliament, subject to four amendments being incorporated at the Committee Stage.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has recorded improvements in its international standing across several key sectors, with progress reflected in a range of global rankings and assessments.

Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two clauses of the proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and require a special majority for passage unless amended.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says SriLankan Airlines continues to impose a significant financial burden on the Treasury, with billions of rupees in public funds required to sustain its operations.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government's objective is to manage the country's current economic challenges while laying the foundation for a better future for the next generation.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has commenced delivering the 2027 Budget speech in Parliament, a short while ago.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to present the 2027 Budget proposals.

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other monks, who were engaged in a fast-unto-death protest near the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya, have reportedly been taken into police custody.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has participated as the Chief Guest in the Sri Lanka Broadcasters’ Symposium 2026, the PM’s Office said in a statement.

A tense situation arose when a group of individuals, led by Rajanganaya Saddharathana, arrived at the premises of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, where Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other Buddhist monks are staging a fast-unto-death protest, said Ada Derana reporter.

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently engaged in a fast-unto-death protest near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, has been instructed to appear before the Investigation Unit of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) tomorrow (13) to provide a statement.

A three-story building next to a construction site collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday, killing at least two people and sending more than 10 others to hospital, New York City officials said, as rescuers searched the rubble for possible additional victims.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the 2027 Budget proposals, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament today (12) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Water levels in several reservoirs within the Kirindi Oya and Walawe River basins have risen due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, prompting authorities to open spill gates and release excess water, the Department of Irrigation says.

The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel carrying several sacks suspected to contain heroin and crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), during an operation in the seas off the southern coast.

Investigations have been commenced following information received by the Thalathuoya Police Station that the body of an unidentified woman was found in the Victoria Reservoir, in the Gurudeniya area, on the Hanguranketha Road, within the Thalathuoya Police Division.

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has arrived at the Court of Appeal today (12) in connection with a contempt of court complaint filed by the Colombo Fort Magistrate.

Two suspects have been arrested by officers of the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau in connection with the manufacturing and selling of fake driving licences and the possession of a forged driving licence.