The Department of Meteorology has issued a red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas in parts of the Bay of Bengal, urging naval and fishing communities to avoid affected sea areas until further notice.

US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement ​on Tuesday that permits a larger US military presence on Greenland ​and may resolve a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich ⁠island.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has imposed freezing orders on six companies and their directors under Section 44 of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011, preventing them from disposing of, transferring or otherwise dealing with their properties and other assets.

Iran and the United States hinted on Tuesday (Sep 22) at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Court was informed today that former SIS Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay is currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, has developed a condition known as enlarged heart and has had a medical device fitted to manage the condition.

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar today (22) found 15 accused guilty in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 269 people and injured more than 500 others.

Former Western Province Health Minister Jagath Thilakasiri Perera, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today has been granted bail.

The President’s Fund is set to commence its programme to recognise students who demonstrated outstanding performance at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination at district level, with the first programme scheduled to be held in Kilinochchi on September 26.

The developing El Niño climate phenomenon is now the strongest on record, according to scientists monitoring Pacific Ocean temperatures.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, and accompanying representatives of the IMF met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament today (22), with the key objective of sharing the experience

A total of 15 of the 24 accused standing trial over the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka have been found guilty by the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended a Level 3 (Red) landslide early warning for several areas across six districts.

Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days ​if the United States eases military pressure and ‌lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), established under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory barriers faced by investors and businesses, was officially opened today (22) in Colombo.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is currently considering a revision of fuel prices in Sri Lanka amid rising oil prices in the global market.

A recommendation submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Thilakaratne as judges of the Court of Appeal has been referred to the Constitutional Council.

The government has taken a series of measures to secure a pardon for Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Former Western Province Health Minister Jagath Thilakasiri Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).