The first meeting of the special committee appointed to update the regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance, as decided at the discussion held on October 08 between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Maha Sangha

The Omani co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai plane started a "drift towards extremism and terrorism" while studying in Australia, United Arab Emirates officials say.

A total of 2,086 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted with effect from October 10, 2026, to mark the Army’s 77th anniversary.

US President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the ​International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.

The Government of Sri Lanka has condemned the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in deaths and injuries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.

SriLankan Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until 18 October 2026, in view of the recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport and ongoing safety and operational assessments.

Three police officers have been injured and hospitalised after being assaulted by a group of individuals who also damaged their three-wheeler in Yatawatte, Matale.

A foot march led by members of the Maha Sangha commenced today (10) from the premises of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, protesting the disrobing of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and calling for his release.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

A person has been killed in a sharp-weapon attack near a workers’ hostel in Colombo Port City.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Cabinet approval has been granted to several proposals and policies related to the new education reforms.

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, O. L. Ameer Ajwad, visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison, located approximately 450 kilometres from Riyadh, on 8 October 2026 to inquire about his well-being and ascertain his current status.

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has stated that the number of daily train services operating on the Northern Railway Line has decreased from 18 to just 8.

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has stated that it will take steps to further intensify trade union action, as no satisfactory solutions have been provided to the issues and challenges facing the state university system.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (10), the Department of Meteorology said.

President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

A massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake has hit Panama, damaging buildings and causing widespread shaking.

Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) says it has received complaints from several parents and students who have lost hundreds of thousands of rupees after falling victim to advertisements posted on social media offering admission to foreign universities.