The Colombo International Book Fair 2026, organized annually by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association (SLBPA), commences today (25) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises in Colombo.

The Ministry of Environment has stated that prompt treatment has commenced for the tusker named “Kawanthissa,” which has been roaming in the Galgamuwa area.

Meetiyagoda Police have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted murder involving a shooting.

A recent audit report has revealed that the Road Development Authority (RDA) lost over Rs. 4,614 million in revenue due to ticket irregularities on expressways during the four-year-and-nine-month period from November 2019 to July 2024.

US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran, sources close to the ​talks said.

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is weakening into a depression, but its influence on Sri Lanka is expected to continue bringing heavy showers and strong winds to several parts of the country today (25), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Two suspects allegedly linked to rival factions of underworld figures ‘Badowita Asanka’ and ‘Kos Malli’ were involved in a physical altercation inside the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court this afternoon (24).

Three suspects, including a married couple, have been arrested with 11 kilograms of heroin and 6 kilograms of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) estimated to be valued at around Rs. 300 million in Bokundara, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka Police said.

North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected an international statement urging it to halt nuclear ​tests, with a spokesperson calling it "a grave ‌political provocation against our state" by "hostile forces".

Iranian flights to Gulf neighbours including travel hub Dubai appeared to have been cancelled on Thursday after a US deadline passed for global firms to halt work with Iran's airlines, ​a major step in a campaign President Donald Trump calls "economic D-Day".

All schools in the Nuwara Eliya and Hatton Educational Zones will be closed tomorrow (25) due to inclement weather, the Educational Secretary, Central Province said.

The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy have successfully completed the 13th edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, off the coast of Visakhapatnam, marking another milestone in the regional security alignment between the two neighbouring nations.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the establishment of the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice are among the most important commitments made by the Government to the people of Sri Lanka, emphasising that justice must be accessible to all without discrimination.

A mound of earth has collapsed onto the Hatton-Colombo main road in the Kuyilwatte area this evening (24) due to heavy rainfall experienced in the area.

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is weakening into a depression, while its impact on Sri Lanka’s weather is expected to gradually decrease from tomorrow (25), the Department of Meteorology said.

The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa accused the incumbent government of working to destroy the country's democracy and the independence of the judiciary through the 22nd Constitutional Amendment.

Former Executive Director of Krrish Group and business personality Janaki Siriwardena, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission over an alleged Rs. 70 million bribery incident involving MP Namal Rajapaksa, has been remanded until October 6.

Sri Lanka Customs says it has surpassed its revenue target for September even before the end of the month, having already exceeded the said target as of Tuesday (22).