Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserve assets increased 4.6% to USD 6.905 billion in August 2026, from USD 6.6 billion in July, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.

Around 47 vessels have currently been identified anchored in international waters near Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary amid the ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath stated.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has welcomed concerns raised by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights over the lack of progress on accountability for alleged human rights abuses and other issues affecting Sri Lanka’s Tamil community.

The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen launched a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and igniting fires at oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom, authorities said.

Sri Lanka and India are scheduled to sign three agreements on defence cooperation tomorrow (9) during the official visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has confirmed.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri has arrived at the Port of Colombo today (08) on an official visit and was received by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions.

A series of illegal activities allegedly involving Sri Lankan nationals in Thailand, particularly drug-related incidents, has been cited as the main reason for Thailand’s decision to suspend visa-free entry for Sri Lankan citizens.

The 24 defendants facing 23,270 charges in connection with the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks filed their written submissions before the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar.

Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has today (08) endorsed the certificate on the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of a new Bill aimed at preventing organized crime in Sri Lanka in the Government Gazette and its subsequent presentation to Parliament for approval.

Sri Lanka has urged the UN Human Rights Council to assess the country’s human rights situation in a balanced, objective and constructive manner, while calling for international support for its ongoing efforts to build a just society.

Twenty-four trade unions representing the Department of Railways have decided to engage in a 48-hour trade union action on September 17 and 18.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) presented its written update on Sri Lanka as the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council opened in Geneva, bringing renewed international attention to the country’s human rights situation.

Sri Lanka Police says it has introduced a special initiative enabling members of the hearing-impaired community to lodge complaints with the ‘119’ Police Emergency Call Unit via WhatsApp video calls.

Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, who was arrested by the Batticaloa Police yesterday (07), has been further remanded.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka today (08) on a three-day official visit.

The first road bridge linking Russia and North Korea has opened, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo and passengers between their border across the Tumen river.