Traffic along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road came to a complete standstill after a large mound of earth collapsed onto the roadway in the Kudagama area at around 5.00 p.m. today (09).

The Supreme Court has concluded its hearing on the constitutionality of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill presented to Parliament by the government and announced that its confidential determination will be communicated to the Speaker of House and the President.

US President Donald Trump said he might refrain from endorsing a candidate to succeed him in the 2028 presidential election, suggesting that staying out of the race could be the better option.

The number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 1.9 million, according to latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

A gunman suspected of killing six people in central Krakow and his parents and sister at their home has died in hospital, Polish police say.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has ordered Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and four others, who are staging a Satyagraha near the Ruwanweliseya, to appear before court on November 20.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a strong performance today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 291.72 points, or 1.37%, to close at 21,531.37.

The Attorney General informed the court that the provision in the Prevention of Organized Crime Bill permitting a person to be detained for up to 72 hours will be amended to reduce the detention period to 48 hours.

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has further expanded its one-day and normal services to provide the public with more efficient and convenient access to its services.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some locations in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow (09), with the Department of Meteorology warning of showers and thundershowers across the island.

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has highlighted the need for an independent regulatory mechanism to ensure transparency in fuel pricing and fair competition among fuel suppliers in Sri Lanka.

Police have launched investigations to apprehend two suspects wanted in connection with a triple murder committed in the Wavulagala area within the Baddegama Police Division on September 27, 2026.

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will stage a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital tomorrow (10), demanding solutions to several issues affecting doctors and the country's healthcare system.

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that provisions relating to tattoos and body marks in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill will be removed through amendments to the legislation.

A total of Rs. 1.107 billion has been allocated for 751 development projects in the Colombo District under the government's 'Prajashakthi' programme, with 122,908 people expected to benefit directly.

Approximately four million Sri Lankans aged 18 and above are yet to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and register with the Inland Revenue Department, Commissioner Nandana Kumara has revealed.

An individual arrested on charges of obstructing police duties during a protest at the Anuradhapura Sacred City has been found to have used heroin and cannabis, according to investigations.

The Department of Irrigation has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall.