India continues to command strong goodwill across much of the world, with a median of 45 per cent of adults across 36 countries holding a favourable view of the country, according to the Pew Research Centre's Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.

The “Dinana Dakuna” collective has claimed that the President’s attempt to alter the retirement age of judges through the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would turn executive influence over the judiciary into a reality.

A Sign Language Bill will be presented to the Parliament in the future, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage said.

A total of 740 suspects were arrested yesterday under the ‘A Nation United - National Drive’ campaign launched by Sri Lanka Police to combat the spread of narcotics across the country.

A male and a female suspect who allegedly assaulted a four-year-old girl and abandoned her in an isolated location in Wattegama have been arrested by police.

A complaint has been lodged with the Thalangama Police alleging that a stock of textbooks and activity books worth around Rs. 800,000, issued by the Department of Educational Publications, has not been properly handed over to the designated distribution centers.

Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Draft Bill, which includes provisions to extend the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka, will be presented to Parliament on August 18.

Sri Lanka Police arrested a total of 527 suspects yesterday (13) during special island-wide operations conducted to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) states that the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has continued to increase.

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

A 20-year-old youth was shot in front of his residence in the Agrahera area of Weeraketiya this morning, said Ada Derana reporter.

The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested two suspects who allegedly aided and abetted the recent shooting that occurred near Kandawala Junction in Ratmalana, with one of them found in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’).

Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second.

A woman who allegedly attempted to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes into Sri Lanka was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (14).

A suspect has been arrested in the Anamaduwa Police Division in connection with the alleged dissemination of nude photographs and video footage of a woman via WhatsApp.

The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import duties.

Record ‌rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least four lives.

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) states that there has been an increase in complaints relating to child neglect and abandonment, as well as physical and psychological abuse.