India has handed over a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support the reconstruction of rural roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, Northwestern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district.

The United States is considering ending a provision that gives certain foreign workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing their employment.

Sri Lanka’s dengue cases are nearing the 90,000 mark, with the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit today (09) showing that the total number of cases has risen to 89,395.

A 21-year-old Tunisian national who went missing after being caught in a strong current while surfing off the Weligama coast has been found dead.

Grama Niladhari Officers have decided not to report for duty islandwide tomorrow (10) and the following day (11), by reporting sick leave, citing the failure of authorities to increase their travel allowance and several other demands.

Four people were killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday (August 8, 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, including three Colombian tourists from the same family, the country's consul told AFP.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road accident in the Pahala Katugampala area of Giriulla.

Police say 437 suspects have been arrested during daily search operations launched island wide to apprehend individuals involved in criminal activities and drug-related offences.

A man has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes.

Iran’s Mehr news agency has put out a fresh 12-second video clip of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, days after reports emerged claiming his health had taken a serious turn...

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a hand grenade attack at a residence in the Gnanendra Road in Rathmalana, police said.

The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held today (09) at 2,723 examination centers across the island.

The Derana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival is all set to be held today (9) at Galle Face Green in Colombo.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said.

The death toll from ​a school shooting in ‌Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, ​after police said ​a 12-year-old girl caught ⁠up in Friday's ​incident had died.

Sri Lanka Police stated that the groups responsible for initiating clashes at the Kuruwita, Pallansena, and New Magazine prisons, where incidents of unrest were reported recently, have been identified.