The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to remain vigilant as intense rainfall within short periods could trigger sudden flash floods in several parts of the country.

Police in Bangladesh have fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse supporters of the deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who are demanding her return to the country.

The Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate has ordered the Mihintale Police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into yesterday’s fatal bus accident in Rambewa and submit a detailed report to the court.

The stretch between Kadugannawa and Ganetenne along the Kandy-Colombo main road, which was closed due to the risk of rockfalls and earth slips last evening (10), has been reopened to traffic.

Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in five provinces today (11), with the Department of Meteorology urging the general public to take necessary precautions against adverse weather conditions.

A 28-year-old businessman has been arrested by Airport Customs officers after attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 7.02 million into the country through the Green Channel at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake over the alleged misuse of public funds amounting to more than Rs. 16.6 million is scheduled to be taken up before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (11).

Israel's new parliament has been sworn in, as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeks to oust caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra has held discussions with senior representatives of BIMSTEC member states on strengthening regional cooperation in public health.

The government has commenced preliminary work to expand its Metro Luxury Bus Service to the Jaffna District, with a target of launching operations by mid-2027.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took aim at oil companies making billions of dollars in profits while families, businesses and governments suffer, as he used the COP31 climate conference to criticise fossil fuel dependency.

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Lebanon Anura Withanage, has met with Lebanese Minister of Labour Mohammad Haidar to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries on foreign employment.

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Md Aminul Islam, said that there is no alternative to enforcing the death sentences once former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina returns to the country.

The deadline for submitting appeals and objections relating to the Aswesuma welfare benefit programme has been extended until November 15, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that parties seeking clarification on the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred Area Development Plan may raise their concerns directly with the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, who chairs the committee responsible for overseeing the initiative.

The Kadugannawa section of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been closed to all traffic until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (11) due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of further rockfalls and earth slips, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta announced.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has been ranked 8th in the Men’s 2026 Athlete of the Year rankings at the World Athletics Awards 2026, following his impressive performances in the javelin throw.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the need for continuous preparedness and coordinated action across multiple sectors to address natural disasters arising from climate change and minimise their impact.