The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, this Friday (09).

The Ministry of Energy has decided to instruct private fuel distribution companies to ensure the uninterrupted distribution of fuel.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases ​began surging in 2025.

Yemen's Houthi group said late Monday that it struck airports, an oil facility and military sites across Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, while the Saudi-led coalition said it foiled a Houthi plot targeting southern Red Sea waterways.

Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on charges of drug trafficking, Police said.

President Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said.

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has reportedly returned to the island a short while ago.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it expects to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne during this week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 5) vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's Oct 7, 2023 attack.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the present government should focus on providing relief to the public instead of continuing agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a manner that places further burdens on the people.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued for several areas in five districts.

Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is safe, after the US withdrew all of its bombers from the military base.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

Fuel distributors have warned that shortages could emerge in the country if the ongoing issue concerning fuel pricing and supply is not resolved.

The Parliamentary Caucus for Youth has held discussions on obtaining the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for its future activities and strengthening youth participation and leadership in the political process.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the present government’s objective is to empower people to build their own homes through community participation, while providing the necessary guidance, facilities and support.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (06).