Eight Buddhist monks were killed and more than 20 others injured after being hit by a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy while on a pilgrimage in Thailand’s northeastern province of Mukdahan, officials said on Thursday.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division to make submissions tomorrow regarding a request to release electronic devices seized in connection with the ongoing Krrish transaction investigation.

The India National Men’s Cricket Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series, as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle.

The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to an outbreak of dengue and fever, according to the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thero, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.

The government of India’s national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the annual season when the city often becomes the world’s most polluted.

The former SIS head, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay is expected to file an appeal against the court order directing him to provide the passwords to his laptop computer and mobile phone, says the leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila.

Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after spending nearly four hours giving a statement.

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 400 after nearly 40 new deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s situation update on Thursday.

The National Secretariat for Elders has announced that all unregistered elderly care homes must complete their registration by September 30, 2026.

The next indirect United States-Iran talks will come after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral, mediators said on Thursday (Jul 2), as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war.

China is ready to make a greater contribution to Sri Lanka's development, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong said.

Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali has arrived in Sri Lanka, making an official visit to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue.

Australia has increased student visa application fees overnight, with the Student visa (subclass 500) rising from $2,000 to $2,500. The change follows the last increase in July 2025.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) took the first ride on the newly upgraded Air Force One 747, which was donated by the Qatari royal family.

A total of 652 individuals have been arrested during island-wide operations launched by Sri Lanka Police to apprehend individuals linked to crimes and drug-related offences.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.