The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a strong performance today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 291.72 points, or 1.37%, to close at 21,531.37.

The Attorney General informed the court that the provision in the Prevention of Organized Crime Bill permitting a person to be detained for up to 72 hours will be amended to reduce the detention period to 48 hours.

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has further expanded its one-day and normal services to provide the public with more efficient and convenient access to its services.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some locations in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow (09), with the Department of Meteorology warning of showers and thundershowers across the island.

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has highlighted the need for an independent regulatory mechanism to ensure transparency in fuel pricing and fair competition among fuel suppliers in Sri Lanka.

Police have launched investigations to apprehend two suspects wanted in connection with a triple murder committed in the Wavulagala area within the Baddegama Police Division on September 27, 2026.

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will stage a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital tomorrow (10), demanding solutions to several issues affecting doctors and the country's healthcare system.

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that provisions relating to tattoos and body marks in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill will be removed through amendments to the legislation.

A total of Rs. 1.107 billion has been allocated for 751 development projects in the Colombo District under the government's 'Prajashakthi' programme, with 122,908 people expected to benefit directly.

Approximately four million Sri Lankans aged 18 and above are yet to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and register with the Inland Revenue Department, Commissioner Nandana Kumara has revealed.

An individual arrested on charges of obstructing police duties during a protest at the Anuradhapura Sacred City has been found to have used heroin and cannabis, according to investigations.

The Department of Irrigation has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) a short while ago after providing a statement regarding allegations that his former Private Secretary, Sugeeshwara Bandara, had drawn two salaries during his tenure.

A total of 107,829 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated.

The Ministry of Digital Economy has issued a public notice warning the public about fraudulent SMS and iMessages circulating under the name “GovPay”, claiming to be from the Sri Lanka Police Traffic Division and requesting payments for speeding violations.

Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali, air monitor data showed.

Prison authorities have informed the courts that inmates from the Colombo Remand Prison, Welikada Prison or Magazine Prison will not be produced before court today due to a measles outbreak, according to the Prisons Media Spokesperson.