A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has initiated an investigation into the death of a person, who reportedly died following an alleged assault by officers of the Homagama Police Station after being taken into custody.

The former Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division at the Homagama Police Station, who had been interdicted in connection with the death of a young man while in police custody, has been arrested by the officers of the Western Province South Divisional Crimes Division.

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has honored outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Chanaka Harsha Talpahewa for his contributions to strengthening Philippine-Sri Lanka relations.

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat divisions across the country due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Former Chairman of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), Lalith Piyum Perera, has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

The very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab,” which was located over the west-central Bay of Bengal, has crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Former Chairman of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), Lalith Piyum Perera, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over financial malpractice allegations.

A woman identified as Anusha Lakmali, also known as Achini, has been remanded until November 04 by the Walasmulla Magistrate's Court in connection with the murder of Aruna Withanage, also known as ‘Kajja’, and his two children.

A consignment of narcotics worth Rs. 60.25 million, sent to the Colombo Central Mail Exchange through air mail parcels, has been seized by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit.

At least 39 people have been killed and dozens of others have been injured after two high-speed trains collided in Spain.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that applicants visiting regional offices to obtain passports under both one-day and normal service categories must book an appointment online with effect from tomorrow (29).

Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until November 11 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a writ petition before the Appeals Court seeking an order to quash a directive issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court concerning a satyagraha held opposite Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo.

The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Kalu Ganga Basin by a further 24 hours, warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas due to prevailing rainfall in the river's catchment areas.

Shares of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms soared 21% in their Mumbai debut on Wednesday, making it India's second-largest ‌company by market capitalisation, valued at about $131.5 billion.

The Colombo High Court today ordered that the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa be called for trial on November 23.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that he intends to plead guilty to charges relating to the possession of a luxury vehicle imported into Sri Lanka without payment of the applicable taxes and tax evasion.