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 world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global ‌temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday.

Former Mayor of the Bandarawela Municipal Council, Janaka Nishantha Ratnayake has been arrested by the Bandarawela Special Crime Investigation Unit in connection with an alleged financial fraud and the preparation of forged documents at the Municipal Council.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been released on bail by the Colombo High Court in connection with the alleged possession of a gold-plated firearm without a valid licence.

Three Sri Lankan women have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of cannabis worth approximately Rs. 8 million.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential pardon granted to the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero by former President Maithripala Sirisena is invalid.

Former royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (10).

Selection of students for undergraduate degree programmes at universities under the second phase of filling vacancies based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level results, has now been completed, the University Grants Commission has announced.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake and another woman were indicted before the Colombo High Court today in connection with the discovery of a gold-plated firearm.

Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago, to provide a statement regarding the controversial MiG aircraft deal. 

The number of deaths caused by dengue fever in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 74.

Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at 9:30 a.m. today (10) to provide a statement regarding the controversial MiG aircraft deal.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Sep 9) that he would pay every American adult a US$5,000 "Trump dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm election, a striking attempt to persuade voters to back his party.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka has raised concerns over reported drilling and sand mining activities around Mannar Island in connection with fuel and gas exploration.

A person who allegedly transferred approximately US$ 80 million (around Rs. 23 billion) to overseas accounts through telegraphic transfers between 2023 and 2025 has been arrested in Maradana by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Sri Lanka Police.

Global oil prices are back above $100 per barrel as fighting in the Middle East raises concerns about prolonged disruptions to oil supply.

The government has not taken any action over the past two years that would undermine its credibility, according to Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.

Sri Lanka has called for deeper cooperation with India in pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare technology, investment and resilient supply chains, as Colombo seeks to expand domestic production and attract greater international investment in the sector.