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.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, and accompanying representatives of the IMF met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament today (22), with the key objective of sharing the experience

A total of 15 of the 24 accused standing trial over the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka have been found guilty by the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended a Level 3 (Red) landslide early warning for several areas across six districts.

Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days ​if the United States eases military pressure and ‌lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), established under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory barriers faced by investors and businesses, was officially opened today (22) in Colombo.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is currently considering a revision of fuel prices in Sri Lanka amid rising oil prices in the global market.

A recommendation submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Thilakaratne as judges of the Court of Appeal has been referred to the Constitutional Council.

The government has taken a series of measures to secure a pardon for Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Former Western Province Health Minister Jagath Thilakasiri Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged the general public attending this year’s Colombo International Book Fair to bring a suitable, environmentally friendly reusable bag when purchasing books, as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has launched an investigation into whether former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s statements made at an SLPP rally in Anuradhapura on September 12 amounted to contempt of court.

Parliament will vote on the proposed constitutional amendment at 7.00 p.m. on September 25, following a two-day debate scheduled for September 24 and 25, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint management framework for the administration and operation of Dr. Nevil Fernando Hospital, with the Sri Lanka Air Force set to oversee the hospital’s management under a proposed new public enterprise.