The Police Headquarters has introduced a new WhatsApp service to make it easier for the general public to obtain information and make inquiries regarding Police Clearance Certificate applications.

Minor flooding is likely to occur within the next 24 hours in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga valley, the Irrigation Department warned after issuing an Amber flood warning.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran will never "bend the knee" after almost seven months of war with the US and Israel, but is ready for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are likely in some parts of southwestern Sri Lanka today (24) as rainy conditions continue under the influence of a deep depression moving across the eastern coast of India, the Department of Meteorology said.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a landslide early warning covering several areas across the country as heavy rainfall continues.

The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber flood warning for the Nilwala River Basin, warning of a possible minor flood situation within the next 24 hours.

Parliament is scheduled to begin the Second Reading debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill today (24), with the debate continuing tomorrow (25), ahead of votes on the two legislation.

US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday (Sep 23), kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23, 2026, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments, progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the Extended

The issuance of vehicle revenue licences through the Electronic Revenue Licensing (eRL 2.0) System will be temporarily suspended in all provinces except the Western Province from September 25 to 28, 2026.

A fire has broken out at a computer shop in the Mahabage area, while efforts are currently underway to douse the flames.

If neighbouring countries cooperate with ​the United States ‌by stopping Iranian flights, Iran will ensure ​their airports cannot ​function, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary ⁠of Iran's Supreme ​National Security Council, said ​in an interview with state TV on Wednesday.

A fire which broken out in the ‘C Block’ of the Soysapura flats in Moratuwa this evening (23), has left one person dead and two others injured, according to Sri Lanka Police.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out against a backdrop of pomp and ceremony.

Supplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026 relating to the Ministry of Energy was approved by Parliament today (23) following a debate.

The Department of Meteorology said that the Deep Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross the coastal areas of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, India tonight.

The suspect arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over allegations of transferring US dollars worth Rs. 24.8 billion to foreign accounts through telegraphic transfers (TT) without importing any goods, has been remanded until October 01 by

A motorcycle repair shop located near the Mattegoda Housing Scheme was completely destroyed in a sudden fire that broke out this afternoon (23), causing property damage estimated at more than Rs. 10 million.