The Parliamentary Committee on Ways and Means has stressed the need to expand Sri Lanka’s tax base, improve tax compliance and increase the use of digital technology to strengthen the country’s tax system.

The Ministry of Health has donated another mobile bus to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to support the ongoing random drug testing programme aimed at ensuring a safer and more regulated public transport system.

Construction of commercial-scale battery energy storage systems planned at 16 power transmission substations across the country is nearing completion.

Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), who was arrested by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) earlier today (10), is currently being taken to the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.

A close relative of underworld figure Kanjipani Imran was shot dead near the BCC Bridge in Maligawatte a short while ago, police said.

The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has urged authorities to take immediate action to ensure justice for students following an incident in which the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination paper was handed to students late at a school in Kegalle.

The intervening petitions filed in connection with the petition submitted by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention in connection

The results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released within a month, Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari stated.

Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari stated that steps will be taken to release the results of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination before the end of this year.

A 22-year-old individual has been arrested with a stock of ecstasy pills during a raid at an apartment complex in Modarawila, Panadura.

A local government official was ​hospitalised after a shooting ‌incident in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Thailand's ​capital on Monday, the ​deputy provincial governor said, ⁠just days after ​a mass shooting in the ​same province.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, was arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning (10).

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning (10).

Three individuals suspected to be associates of organized criminal groups, who were recently arrested in Malaysia, are scheduled to be brought back to Sri Lanka today (10).

Engineers in charge of the reservoirs stated that, as of this morning (10), the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs have reached near-spilling levels due to heavy rainfall experienced in their respective catchment areas.

US President Donald Trump signaled Sunday he is prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran, apparently backing away from ordering more military strikes even as Tehran issues tough demands.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as Iran said a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was in its final stages but insisted the U.S. must still meet other conditions.