At least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained disrupted today (29), one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said.

The government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.179 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately Rs. 4.56 billion, to Sri Lanka for a project aimed at reducing flood risks in Wattala and Peliyagoda.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambanthota districts.

The Sri Lanka Police will not provide special protection to any officer found to have engaged in misconduct or illegal activities, and strict legal and disciplinary action will be taken against those responsible, Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler said.

North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday (Oct 29), South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Sri Lanka Police have identified 112 individuals wanted under Interpol Red Notices who are believed to be residing in 13 countries, with arrangements underway to secure their return to Sri Lanka by 2027, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said.

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it is yet to receive the Attorney General’s advice regarding the investigation into Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and several others under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The Colombo High Court today (29) rejected bail applications filed on behalf of three defendants, including notorious underworld figure Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” who is being held at the Welisara Prison.

Sri Lanka is evaluating the potential role of nuclear energy in meeting its future electricity requirements, with safety, security and international safeguards identified as key priorities, Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena has said.

A low-level atmospheric disturbance is likely to develop near the southern Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra Islands, from today (29), the Department of Meteorology has warned.

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected again at pig farms in several parts of Sri Lanka, with nearly 200 pigs testing positive for the virus, the Department of Animal Production and Health has confirmed.

The High Court of the Maldives has acquitted a Sri Lankan national, who had already served a one-year prison sentence for allegedly smuggling more than two kilograms of gold into the country.

Oil prices fell on Thursday, paring the previous day's gains, as hopes for peace talks took the edge off renewed concerns over Middle East supply disruptions from escalating regional conflict.

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has met General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva to discuss bilateral relations and current developments.

The Headquarters Inspector (HQI) of the Homagama Police has been interdicted over alleged dereliction of duties in connection with the death of a suspect while in police custody, according to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Israel's president voiced hope on Wednesday (Oct 28) for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition scrambling for options and making Israeli Arab parties possible kingmakers.

The suspended Officer-in-Charge of the Crime Division of Homagama Police, who was arrested in connection with the death of a suspect while in police custody, is scheduled to be produced before court today (29).

Global commodity prices are set to surge 23 per cent in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy prices and disruptions to cargo shipping during the Middle East war, grain shipment problems in the Black Sea and high demand for safe-haven assets such as gold.