The “Tell IGP” public complaints service has been introduced by Sri Lanka Police which enables the general public to submit complaints and information directly to the Inspector General of Police through an online platform.

The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division at the Yatiyanthota Police Station has been remanded following his arrest in connection with the alleged misplacement of a service-issued firearm.

At least 14 people were killed when a helicopter belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Restoration and reconstruction efforts following extensive damage due to Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025 are unlikely to be completed within 2026, the Ministry of Finance has warned in its latest Fiscal Strategy Report.

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft crashed in the town of Tomblaine in north-eastern France, according to local authorities. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors, local officials said.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran' "total oversight and management" during the next 30 days, asserting that Iran holds full responsibility for the waterway's operations.

Health authorities have raised concerns over the rapid spread of dengue in the Southern Province, warning that the disease has reached an alarming level after nearly 8,000 cases and five deaths were reported during the first half of the year.

Five individuals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (28) after authorities allegedly discovered a large consignment of ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 72.2 million.

The journey towards national progress requires collective effort and a shared commitment and the progress and continuous improvement of higher education remain among the most important responsibilities in building that capable society, according to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

The Sri Lankan Rupee had depreciated by 8 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed.

French health officials said on Sunday (Jun 28) there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days.

The government has extended the tenure of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged corruption and irregularities within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by a further six months.

The fogging carried out to control the spread of dengue mosquitoes is not an effective standalone solution and can also cause environmental damage, the Health Entomology Officers' Association said.

The Kilinochchi Police have taken into custody 30 motorcycles and 20 tipper trucks for violating traffic regulations and engaging in reckless driving during a special enforcement operation.

The government is reportedly preparing to increase the maximum fine imposed on individuals convicted of employing children from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign ​within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections, following 18 months of anti-government protests.

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Traffic Division at the Yatiyanthota Police Station has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an official service firearm, police said.

It has been revealed that a 30-year-old man who was murdered in Weeraketiya was an active member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and served as the Media Secretary of the Hambantota District Youth SJB.