Bhutan has expressed interest in drawing on Sri Lanka’s experience and expertise to support its future development priorities, during a meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu yesterday (2).

A woman known as “Kompannavidiya Kudu Nona,” also known as “Nona Amma,” who is alleged to have been involved in drug trafficking for several years, has been arrested by the Kiribathgoda Police with heroin and cash believed to have been earned through drug trafficking.

Indonesia is battling massive wildfires, with some of the blazes continuing to burn for weeks as toxic smoke spreads across the region.

El Nino is set to become "very strong" in the months ahead, with the weather phenomenon near certain to persist through to February, the United Nations' climate agency warned on Thursday (Sep 3).

Surendhar Sabeen of Thangamma Appakutty Junior School in Mallakam, Jaffna, has secured first place in the Tamil medium at the 2026 Grade Five Scholarship Examination with a score of 188 marks.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The Supreme Court today (3) commenced hearing petitions challenging the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill presented to parliament by the government.

Several officials from Parliament appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (3) in connection with a complaint lodged by former Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne.

The funeral of former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Ravindra Fernando, who died under suspicious circumstances, is scheduled to be held this Saturday.

Although dengue cases are currently being reported at a relatively low level, the risk of the disease has not completely subsided, the National Dengue Control Unit says.

A 30-year-old suspect known as “Bombuwala Sudda” has been arrested by the Kalutara District Crime Division for allegedly supplying motorcycles for underworld activities and drug trafficking.

The Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is currently recording a statement from former State Minister Arundika Fernando.

The Ministry of Energy says there is no disruption to the electricity supply despite reduced coal-fired power generation, as sufficient hydropower is currently being generated.

Sri Lanka and Bhutan have explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in legal education through academic exchanges, joint research and the sharing of expertise and best practices.

Police opened fire at a three-wheeler after its occupants allegedly failed to comply with police orders in the Veluwana area of Borella.

A total of 160 new civilian employees officially joined the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) following a ceremony held at SLAF Headquarters yesterday (2), with 25 recruits from the Tamil and Muslim communities included in the latest intake.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on ​Middle Eastern nations to oppose external interference and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt on ‌Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to expand its influence amid the U.S. war against Iran.

Written submissions related to petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution are due to be filed before the Supreme Court today (3).