British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday (Sep 30) said there were "strong indications" Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend.

Three individuals have been arrested with more than four kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and cocaine, in separate raids carried out in three areas.

Revised fuel prices announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) came into effect today (October 1), with increases recorded for Auto Diesel, Super Diesel and Petrol 92 Octane.

Oil prices slipped below the $100 per barrel mark on Wednesday as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran raised hopes of an easing in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.

Sri Lanka Police have urged the general public to carefully read and fully understand the terms and conditions imposed by online lending institutions before obtaining instant loans through digital platforms.

A bag containing two live hand grenades and a quantity of ammunition has been discovered at a garbage collection site near the Modarawatta Cemetery in Angulana, police stated.

World Children’s Day is being celebrated today, October 1, under the theme “Strengthened Minds – Enriched Children.”

A pilot has been arrested after he stabbed the other pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv and "apparently tried to crash the plane", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.

The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka from today (October 1).

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a new approach to state policy to address the challenges emerging from rapid changes in society and to safeguard both children and adults.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for greater attention to children’s mental and psychosocial well-being, child protection and digital safety in a World Children’s Day message.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the present government’s responsibility to ensure the physical and mental well-being, protection and development of children, saying every child should have equal opportunities to pursue their aspirations.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (30).

AdaDerana.lk has won the Bronze Award under the category of "Best AI Solution in Media" at the National AI Awards 2026.

A suspect who had been arrested in India in connection with the seizure of 337 kilograms of heroin and later escaped from the custody of Indian authorities before fleeing to Sri Lanka, has been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau today (30).

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely ​in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.

The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement this afternoon (30) regarding the alleged assault on a security officer attached to UNP leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe allegedly by a cameraman of a private media organisation.

The presentation of the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this afternoon...