The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that remanded Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and his personal secretary, Sumathipala Liyanarachchi, who are in remand custody over allegations of corruption, be produced before court on November 20 through prison authorities.

Majorities of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority US Congress to act to end ​the war with Iran and to repeal tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump, signaling demand for quick action to address ‌the high cost of living, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) extended landslide early warning notices issued for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the deep-sea areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal, warning multi-day fishing vessels and naval communities to remain vigilant.

At least 10 US Air Force refuelling aircraft left a second airbase in Britain on Monday.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that no member of the National People’s Power (NPP) is involved in bribery, corruption or fraudulent activities, stressing that the party is prepared to take disciplinary action if any such allegations are substantiated.

The 2027 Budget of the Beruwala Urban Council, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of one vote.

Japan will provide the Sri Lanka Navy with surveillance boats worth 1 billion yen ($6.3 million) under its security aid framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said Tuesday.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga.

The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 22,000-point mark today (10), marking its first return above the level since July 6, 2026.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has attributed the recent flooding in several parts of the Colombo Municipal Council area to a combination of inadequate drainage infrastructure, unauthorised constructions, irregular settlements and improper waste disposal.

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to investigate an assault on individuals participating in a satyagraha campaign near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.

The government of India has agreed to provide a financial grant to Sri Lanka for the procurement of 100 new ambulances for the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has urged the general public to remain vigilant amid prevailing heavy rainfall, which has resulted in landslides, floods and other natural disasters.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya, with the aim of integrating the Matale railway line into the national railway network.

The Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing on an appeal filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), challenging a decision by the Colombo High Court to acquit former Minister Sarana Gunawardena in a case involving corruption charges.

The petitioners have expressed their willingness to withdraw the legal action challenging the importation of substandard coal, provided an assurance is given that the financial losses incurred as a result will not be passed on to electricity consumers.