A total of 45 Kavadi dance groups that took part in last year’s Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya Esala Perahera have been granted permission to participate in this year’s procession as well.

Four suspects identified in connection with the recent clash at the Negombo Prison have been remanded until 7 August by the Negombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (27) through a lawyer after a warrant was issued against him for failing to appear in court, Ada Derana reporter said.

The Chinese national who was abducted from the Colombo Port City and later found murdered has been identified as a person suspected of earning money through computer-related fraud, the Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Colombo Range Nishantha de Zoysa said.

Iran's foreign ministry warned on Monday of "unforeseen" consequences following Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea over the weekend.

The writ petition filed by Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held discussions with Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha today to review challenges affecting development projects being implemented in Sri Lanka with financial assistance from the government of India.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held discussions with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on strengthening engagement with ASEAN and enhancing regional cooperation on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila.

Iran said on Monday it was still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign that his top brass told him had run its course.

National Integrity Week, conducted under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Cleaner Sri Lanka,” commenced today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat with the aim of promoting ethical conduct, accountability and transparency within the public service.

A final decision on whether Kavadi dance segment will be allowed at this year’s Esala Perahera of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya is expected to be announced today (27) following a special discussion among senior officials.

Police have stated that the gunman involved in the shooting of the caretaker at the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has been arrested.

Employment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled and semi-skilled workers in Russia’s construction sector are set to expand following discussions between the Sri Lanka’s Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and Russia’s National Association of Builders (NOSTROY).

Sri Lanka has inaugurated its first Honorary Consulate in the Philippines, located in Davao City, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested a former Management Services Officer of the Department of Motor Traffic in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal registration and transfer of a motor vehicle.

Sri Lanka is likely to experience higher temperatures and reduced rainfall in the coming months as the El Niño climate phenomenon persists, with authorities urging the public to use water and electricity sparingly.

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL) has called on the government to abandon its proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges serving on the country's superior courts.

A South Korean court on Monday (Jul 27) sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election law by making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign.