A special discussion was held today (05) regarding the conduct of the upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (G.C.E. A/L) Examination, amidst the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

UN experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure, without further delay, truth, justice and reparation for the families of the humanitarian workers killed 20 years ago in the town of Muttur.

Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday (Aug 5), with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes.

The Supreme Court today (05) dismissed, without taking it up for consideration, a Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.

The monitoring committee appointed to formulate a new National Action Plan for managing the human-elephant conflict met at the Parliament Complex.

Sri Lanka Air Force javelin thrower Corporal Rumesh Tharanga has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant following his historic gold medal victory at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said.

Police are investigating a grenade attack on a residence along the Gnanendra Road in Ratmalana after two hand grenades were reportedly thrown at the property early this morning (05).

The Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri has arrived in the country this morning (05) on a one-day official visit.

A red warning for strong winds and rough seas has been issued for sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The Colombo High Court today (05) fixed September 28 as the date to commence trial proceedings in the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and three others.

Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open "very soon" or Iran would be "hit very hard" as oil prices fell to a three-week low amid hopes of a deal.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

A 17-year-old youth has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a bus on the Ahasyanapitiya Road in Mawathagama, police stated.

The European Union has praised Spain's "swift response" to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, following a meeting of the bloc's interior ministers on Tuesday.

The spill gates and silt sluice of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir were opened this morning (05) as excess water began to be released into the Kotmale Oya, the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority said.

A luxury bus parked at the Kaduwela main bus stand was completely destroyed after two unidentified individuals set it on fire in the early hours of today (05), police said.

Train services on the Main Line are experiencing delays after a body was found on the railway track near Gampaha Railway Station, between Gampaha and Daraluwa, the Department of Railways said.