The death toll from Spain’s high-speed rail disaster rose to 69 on Thursday as questions mounted over why safety systems failed to prevent a train from slamming into another that was stopped ahead.

Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police for the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatta, stated that while it is believed the death of an individual while in the custody of Homagama Police may have resulted from an assault incident, a definitive conclusion can only be reached...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala as the new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University.

The low-level atmospheric disturbance oversouth Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra islands developed in to a low-pressure area at about 11.30 a.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Sri Lanka and Thailand have focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote development in the health, education, technology and economic sectors.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Sports to prepare plans to promote sports with the aim of producing athletes capable of achieving international success, fostering a sporting culture in the country and building a healthier population.

Several bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, have been suspended, and the notice regarding the suspension has been delivered to his residence, the Bribery Commission said.

The interdicted Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Homagama Police Station, who was arrested in connection with the death of a young man while in police custody, has been remanded until November 12, 2026.

An island wide special national programme is scheduled to be held on 02 November under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and the Ministry of Health to promote early detection of breast cancer...

Sri Lankans seeking employment in Israel will be recruited exclusively under government-to-government agreements from next year, according to a new policy decision by the Israeli government.

Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has announced.

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has decided to launch a one-day strike tomorrow (30) over several demands.

The Department of Meteorology has predicted several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara districts for tomorrow (30).

Three ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi — departed Sri Lanka this morning (29), following a successful official visit and a joint Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the western seas.

The elderly allowances for October are scheduled to be credited to beneficiaries’ Aswesuma bank accounts from today (29).

The time is apt to amend outdated labour laws to reflect modern-day requirements while further safeguarding the rights of Sri Lankan workers, according to Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe.

Six individuals have been arrested by Kalutara North Police in connection with the assault on the driver and conductor of a luxury bus after being intercepted by individuals travelling on motorcycles in the Nagas Junction area along the Kalutara-Colombo main road.

South Korea's National ​Security Adviser Wi ‌Sung-lac said on Thursday that ​Seoul was ​still considering various options ⁠regarding a ​possible deployment to ​the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a ​maritime patrol ​aircraft.