Four people have been killed in separate road accidents reported in several parts of the island over the past 24 hours, according to police.

Police have uncovered more details regarding a group of suspects who were allegedly preparing to carry out multiple murders in the Maha Induruwa area of Kosgoda.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on ​Saturday they had targeted an Aramco facility ‌in the Saudi capital Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, saying the attack was in ​retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen's ​Sanaa and other provinces.

A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested for allegedly smuggling a consignment of gold jewellery into the country and attempting to take it out of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (04), the Department of Meteorology said.

A 74-year-old man has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported at a residence in the Galwehera area within the Ahungalla Police Division earlier this morning (04).

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of Sri Lanka Police says it has launched an extensive investigation into 17 more companies suspected of illegally transferring US dollars overseas under the guise of importing goods.

Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian ​cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave ‌the capital.

Two individuals suspected to be gunmen linked to underworld figure ‘Loku Patty’ have been arrested following a shootout with police personnel from the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in the Maha Induruwa area of Kosgoda, police said.

A youth has been arrested with a consignment of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) estimated to be valued at around Rs. 22.5 million in Kirindiwela, Sri Lanka Police said.

At least five workers died and more than 10 were injured in a massive explosion that occurred at TIL Healthcare facility within the Sri City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Satyavedu mandal of Tirupati district on Saturday (October 3, 2026) morning around 8 a.m.

Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was subject to an arrest warrant, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at the Thiniyawala Aranya Senasanaya in Kalutara, Sri Lanka Police said.

A total of six individuals who participated in a protest organised by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the People’s Struggle Movement in Pettah today (03) have been arrested.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that the Sri Lanka Police face three major challenges, and steps are being taken to address them by improving human resource development, officer capacity, infrastructure and disciplinary control.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the foundation for future national development can be strengthened by equipping the country’s youth with knowledge, skills and new opportunities, and that the Government is committed to strengthening the

Veterinary surgeons have expressed their opposition to a recent statement by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) calling for amendments to several Sections of the recently proposed Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs Draft Bill.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has called for amendments to several Sections of the recently proposed Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs Draft Bill.