The late veteran Buddhist monk, award-winning lyricist and author, Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero, was laid to rest at Dehiwala Sri Saranankara Grounds this evening (21).

A high-level discussion was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to strategically plan the digitalization of special education and expand assistive technology for learners with disabilities.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Monaragala and Polonnaruwa districts.

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has stated that a total of 8,043 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka during the first 20 days of August.

Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 7.2% in July 2026, up from 6.5% recorded in June 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.

MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago, after providing a statement to investigators, said Ada Derana reporter.

Britain’s Met Office national weather forecaster on Friday said the developing El Niño weather pattern ​was likely to be the strongest ‌in living memory.

Compensation payments of Rs. 2 million each were handed over today (21) to the families of prison officers who lost their lives during the recent deadly outbreak of violence at the Negombo Prison.

Sri Lanka Police has announced a temporary procedure for submitting applications for Police Clearance Certificates following a disruption to the computerized system used by the Police Clearance Division.

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody stated that steps will be taken to issue a Gazette notification regarding the provision of captive elephants for the Kandy ‘Esala Perahera’ and other religious and cultural activities.

Four years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air Force pilots in the Yellow Sea after their fighter jet caught fire and crashed.

The supplementary estimate of Rs. 7,500 million, required by the Government to secure funds for the purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season, was passed today (21).

The Supplementary Estimate seeking approval for the allocation of Rs. 7.5 billion required by the Government to purchase paddy during the 2026 Yala season was presented to Parliament today (21).

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a message of condolence in Parliament today (21) following the passing of veteran musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that fuel import expenditure during the first half of this year increased significantly compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

Eight people died after a charter plane crashed at a ​remote military radar site ​in western Alaska on Thursday, the U.S. ⁠military's Alaskan Command said.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 31/2026, outlining the school term calendar, public holidays and schedules for major examinations for 2027.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.