An Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for the alleged illegal possession of a repeater-type firearm, said police.

A large stockpile of sharp weapons, allegedly used by inmates to attack prison officers during the clashes at the Negombo Prison, has been discovered by police during their investigations.

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.

At least 15 Indian tourists died when a boat capsized off Vietnam’s ​southern island of Phu Quoc on ‌Saturday, VnExpress reported, citing local authorities.

Rising Sri Lankan athletics star Ayomal Akalanka has made history by shattering a 26-year-old Sri Lankan national track and field record during an athletics championship in China.

The Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totalling Rs. 2.1 million on a group of individuals, including homeowners, for maintaining premises conducive to the breeding of dengue mosquitoes.

Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera has stated that national security has been safeguarded at the highest level since the incumbent government assumed office.

Indian police said on Friday they had arrested dozens of people for violence and ‌vandalism during protests this week over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in an eastern state.

Economic analyst Dhananath Fernando has stated that restrictions imposed on vehicle imports could lead to serious market complications.

Magistrate Pasan Amarasena has reportedly resigned from the position of President of the Judicial Service Association, which represents the country's Magistrates and District Judges.

The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue-related deaths reported in the country has increased to 47.

President Donald Trump warned Iran that the US military would “completely decimate and destroy all areas” of the Islamic Republic if its leaders attempted or carried out his assassination.

The Department of Fire Service has announced that its emergency hotline is temporarily unavailable.

A passenger aircraft bound for Istanbul, Türkiye, which departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has safely landed back in Katunayake after being struck by a bird during the flight.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday as the head of a diplomatic delegation for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported Friday.

The Department of Meteorology has stated that although the El Niño climate phenomenon, originating in the Pacific Ocean, has commenced and is currently at a weak level, it could intensify during the upcoming months of October and November.

An Airbus A330 passenger aircraft that departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for Istanbul, Türkiye, this morning (11), was reportedly struck by a bird during the flight.

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has stated that a more structured and attractive pension scheme for migrant workers will be introduced expeditiously.