Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called for a dedicated programme to protect Sri Lanka’s elephant population, saying lessons must be learned from the death of tusker Kawanthissa to prevent similar incidents in the future.

At least 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized reservoirs under the management of the Irrigation Department are currently spilling over due to heavy rainfall, the Department has announced.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka, as cyclonic storm “Arnab” is expected to intensify further.

Relatives of a 29-year-old individual, who died while in police custody at the Homagama Police Station, have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that he was assaulted by police officers.

The Prime Minister has highlighted the importance of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing as a key opportunity for the country to demonstrate its progress in combating financial crime.

Three vessels belonging to the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi, arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for a formal visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries.

The Irrigation Department has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas and the release of water through the spill gates of the Basnagoda Reservoir.

Level 3 (Red) landslide warnings have been issued to several areas in Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts in addition to the Ratnapura District.

The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2026 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be held as scheduled tomorrow (27), despite the island-wide school closure announced due to adverse weather conditions.

The Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division and two other Sub-Inspectors attached to the Homagama Police have been interdicted over alleged administrative lapses following the death of a suspect while in police custody.

The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kelani River Valley within the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin.

The bus driver and conductor arrested in connection with a collision between a bus and a train at a railway crossing in Habaraduwa have been remanded until November 6.

All preschools and Early Childhood Development Centres across the country will remain closed tomorrow (27) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.

A large tree has fallen onto a row of estate houses in Mabadawatta, Thebuwana, amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The permit of the bus involved in a collision with a train at a railway crossing in Koggala, Habaraduwa yesterday has been temporarily suspended, while investigations are underway into irregularities involving the vehicle.

The Supreme Court has declared null and void the decision by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to release a man serving a 29-month prison sentence for failing to pay maintenance to his wife.

A 34-year-old tourist guide has been killed in an elephant attack at the Kande Vihara Temple in Aluthgama around noon today (26). The deceased was a resident of Ahungalla.

Naufar Maulavi has been sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo Special Trial-at-Bar after being found guilty of four charges relating to the illegal possession of a firearm, live ammunition, detonators and other materials used in the manufacture of explosives.