The suspect who allegedly snatched a police officer’s service pistol, shot him with it and then escaped on a motorcycle in Katunayake this evening (15) has been arrested by the police.

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in the State of Qatar to convey condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, arrived at Lusail Palace in Doha today (15).

Derana 360°, the flagship political affairs programme of TV Derana, has been named Best Political Programme at the 31st Sumathi Awards, held this evening (15) at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Ada Derana Sinhala News Presenter Parindya Gunasekara was adjudged Best News Presenter (Female) at the Sumathi Awards 2026 held this evening (15).

Derana Macro Entertainment's "Pulse" website received the award for Best Lifestyle and Fashion Programme in the Digital Media category at the Sumathi Awards 2026 this evening (15).

Police have launched an investigation to arrest two individuals who allegedly fled after throwing a suspicious parcel into the Galle Prison premises from near the Galle Railway Yard, located behind the prison.

Indictments have been filed before the Gampaha High Court against six individuals, including former Minister Mervyn Silva and former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, over allegations of attempting to sell a state-owned land in Kiribathgoda using forged documents.

Mayor of the Negombo Municipal Council, Robert Heenkenda, who represents the National People's Power (NPP), has reportedly resigned from his position.

Sarath Weerawansa, the brother of former minister Wimal Weerawansa, has been arrested by officers of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).

A police officer has sustained gunshot injuries after a suspect allegedly seized the officer's service pistol and opened fire at Dewamottawa Road in Katunayake, a short while ago.

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says that a Y-12 aircraft conducting training flights from the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana today (15), was forced to divert after becoming entangled with kite strings.

Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported strong operational performance during the first half of 2026, highlighting growth in passenger movements, aircraft movements, and tourist arrivals to the island.

Former Provincial Councilor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S. B. Dissanayake, who was arrested over an alleged financial fraud, has been granted bail.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would discuss “free and fair” voting in an address to the nation on Thursday, apparently doubling down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.

The People’s Joint Opposition has called for a fully impartial and comprehensive investigation into the deadly riot at the Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6, which resulted in the deaths of over 30 individuals, including prison officials.