The Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has launched a comprehensive investigation, on the special orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), into a video circulating on social media that allegedly contains false information and seeks to discredit the Dematagoda Police Station.

Three estate houses were completely destroyed in a fire that broke out in a row of houses in Manikkawatta, Hatton-Dickoya, Hatton Police said.

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis struck several of its missile launchers and storage facilities, a spokesman said on Monday (Oct 26), while the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport.

Two private buses parked at the Hatton Private Bus Stand were damaged after a mound of earth collapsed onto them amid heavy rainfall in the area.

The United National Party (UNP) has called for an immediate presidential pardon for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, urging authorities to resolve the ongoing controversy with the intervention of the Chief Prelates representing Sri Lanka’s three main Buddhist chapters.

All schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed tomorrow (27), as a precautionary measure due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The United States Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (26) for replenishment purposes.

Minor flooding has developed in Ratnapura and Nawalapitiya as water levels in the Kalu Ganga and Mahaweli River continue to rise, said L. S. Sooriyabandara, the Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Department of Irrigation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Türkiye from today to 28 October 2026, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.

Sri Lanka’s total exports recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.04% during the first nine months of 2026, reaching US$ 13.61 billion compared with US$ 12.96 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting continued growth in the country’s merchandise and services export sectors.

An increase in road accidents has been observed in recent days, with the police paying special attention to serious accidents occurring amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W.P.J. Senadheera stated.

Level 3 red landslide warning has been issued to the Ratnapura, Ayagama, Pelmadulla, Kuruwita, Elapatha and Openayake Divisional Secretariat Division(s) (DSD) and surrounding areas in the Ratnapura District.

Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’, which has intensified over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, is expected to strengthen further before making landfall on the Indian coast near Andhra Pradesh on October 28, according to the Department of Meteorology.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that dengue cases could rise again amid prevailing rainy weather conditions.

The Wimalasurendra Reservoir began spilling today (26) following heavy rainfall reported in the Norton Bridge area since morning.

A total of eight students still remain hospitalized following a train-bus collision at a railway crossing in Habaraduwa yesterday (25), Deputy Inspector General of Police W.P.J. Senadheera, in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety said.

Strong winds that swept through Samidugama, Iranawila in Chilaw last night (25) have damaged several houses.

An advance warning has been issued regarding the possible opening of spill gates at the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir in Kotmale amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.