Dengue mosquito larvae were found in 50 premises out of 189 government institutions inspected during the first day of the three-day national dengue prevention and control programme, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) of the Ministry of Health and Mass said. MORE..

The motion to approve the extension of the State of Public Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance was passed in Parliament today (9) by a majority of 128 votes. MORE..

The outgoing Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, has paid a farewell call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today (09). MORE..

The Horana Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the Assistant Manager of a state bank’s branch in Horana, who was arrested and questioned under detention orders over the disappearance of more than Rs. 30 million

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central provinces and Trincomalee, Hambantota districts. MORE..

The Government of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, have launched a joint initiative to restore inland fisheries livelihoods and strengthen the resilience of cyclone-affected...MORE..

Members of the Food Policy and Security Committee have discussed the measures that should be taken and the preparedness required to mitigate any potential impacts on Sri Lanka arising from the impending global El Niño phenomenon.

The government has implemented a comprehensive programme to assist the fishing community and micro, small, medium, and large-scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah in rebuilding their livelihoods, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

A woman has been arrested in connection with an incident of defrauding money by falsely using a brand name and claiming that a high income could be earned through the internet. MORE..

All 24 Indian seafarers aboard a tanker that caught fire off the coast of Oman after being struck by US forces have been rescued and evacuated safely, Indian authorities said.

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was found guilty on four counts of corruption charges, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for each count by the Colombo High Court.

A suspect has been arrested with 3,755 cannabis-infused ‘Madana Modaka’ pills that were allegedly prepared for sale targeting schoolchildren.

The UNP has raised concerns over the treatment of former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, calling on authorities to ensure that all actions taken against him comply with the constitution and international human rights obligations.

The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a better working environment for Sri Lanka’s labour force.

A ‘Red’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds in sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar.

Three individuals have died following a fire that broke out at a restaurant near Thalawathugoda Junction on Monday morning, police said.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

A total of four individuals have sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a restaurant near the Thalawathugoda Junction this morning (09), police said.