The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested a person in Kotikawatta over the alleged transfer of foreign currency equivalent to Rs. 24.8 billion to overseas accounts through Telegraphic Transfers (TT).

A consignment containing 3.599kg of kush cannabis and 2.409kg of hashish, allegedly imported into Sri Lanka through a private courier service, has been seized following information provided by a suspect held under a detention order, police stated.

International oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid expectations of a recovery in crude oil supplies in the Middle East.

Authorities have frozen assets worth approximately Rs. 47.5 million allegedly acquired through illegal means by a 47-year-old man and his wife in Padavi Parakramapura, police stated.

The Department of Meteorology says the depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a deep depression.

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has ordered the confiscation by the State of all movable and immovable property belonging to the 15 individuals convicted in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.

President Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly he faces a "big decision" on whether to strike Iran again or pursue a peace deal.

The fifteen accused found guilty in the Easter Sunday terror attack case have each been sentenced to between 200-260 of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar.

A clash has been reported involving notorious underworld figures Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata”, and Mandinu Padmasiri Perera, alias "Kehelbaddara Padme", while in prison custody.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas in parts of the Bay of Bengal, urging naval and fishing communities to avoid affected sea areas until further notice.

US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement ​on Tuesday that permits a larger US military presence on Greenland ​and may resolve a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich ⁠island.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has imposed freezing orders on six companies and their directors under Section 44 of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011, preventing them from disposing of, transferring or otherwise dealing with their properties and other assets.

Iran and the United States hinted on Tuesday (Sep 22) at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Court was informed today that former SIS Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay is currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, has developed a condition known as enlarged heart and has had a medical device fitted to manage the condition.

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar today (22) found 15 accused guilty in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 269 people and injured more than 500 others.

Former Western Province Health Minister Jagath Thilakasiri Perera, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today has been granted bail.

The President’s Fund is set to commence its programme to recognise students who demonstrated outstanding performance at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination at district level, with the first programme scheduled to be held in Kilinochchi on September 26.

The developing El Niño climate phenomenon is now the strongest on record, according to scientists monitoring Pacific Ocean temperatures.