A delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, visited the Delhi BJP office on Wednesday and was welcomed by Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra.

Following discussions with officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) regarding Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01 and 02 of 2026 and the Order issued under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the said Regulations and Order.

The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded over alleged money laundering in connection with the Airbus case, has been ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Sri Lanka’s inflation is expected to remain elevated at around 8% during the rest of this year and the early part of next year, but is projected to return to the Central Bank’s 5% target after the second quarter of 2027, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.

Around 600,000 people in Sri Lanka still do not have safe or semi-permanent housing, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe said.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered that the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake be taken up again on November 11 to obtain the Attorney General’s advice.

The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been brought before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court again today (30).

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (30) as proceedings resumed in a case filed over the alleged misuse of public funds.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has accused the current government of attempting to undermine the country’s democratic system, alleging that it lacks an understanding of democratic processes and principles.

A Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv reportedly issued an emergency signal and changed course over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a security response in Israel.

The fuel price revision for October is scheduled to be announced tonight (30), Minister of Energy Anura Anura Karunathilaka said.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of aesthetic education in developing not only talented artists, but also professionals who possess empathy, creativity and a strong sense of humanity.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ application filed by Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera seeking to quash a referral made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged contempt of court matter.

The deadline for the income tax final payment for the 2025/2026 year of assessment ends today (30), the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced.

The 2027 Budget will be presented to Parliament for its first reading on October 7, according to the Communication Department of the Parliament.

The Colombo High Court today (30) issued an arrest warrant for Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, the Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena organization, after he failed to appear before the court in a case alleging that he made a statement insulting Islam.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning, warning residents in several parts of the country to take immediate precautions.

The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador, Wei Huaxiang has met with Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Ministry of Mass Media.