Parliamentarian Dr Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the walking path at Independence Square in Colombo, urging relevant authorities to take immediate action to prevent possible injuries to those using it.

Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, has stated that investigations are currently underway to determine whether there was a conspiracy behind the fatal clash that recently occurred at the Negombo Prison.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (14) ordered the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to submit a progress report by October 13, 2026 on the investigation into the alleged bribery scandal linked to SriLankan Airlines' Airbus aircraft deal.

Three individuals accused of impersonating officers of the Sri Lanka Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and stealing gold jewellery, cash and other valuables worth millions of rupees from victims across 15 police divisions over three years have been arrested.

The Provincial Department of Education of the North Western Province (Wayamba) has issued a special notice regarding the revision of dates for the Second Term Test of schools in the province.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday (local time) mocked US President Donald Trump over recent remarks charging "20 per cent" over ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing Tehran as the one and only "guardian" of the region.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has lost military capabilities and its top commanders in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic. He also claimed that Iran's supreme leader,

The Court of Appeal has ordered that a writ petition filed by businessman Shehan Gunasekara, son of Osman Gunasekara, also know as Gampaha Osman,

Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to immediately report to the nearest police station any text message (SMS) received falsely claiming to be sent from the Police Traffic Division, instructing recipients to pay traffic fines.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his own mother and father in the Kiralawelkaduwa area of Embilipitiya, police said.

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council has announced the recovery of 375kg of gold connected to a case involving the arrest last month of the former Deputy Minister of Oil for Refining Affairs, Adnan Al Jumaili, on suspicion of corruption.

Thai authorities are investigating if negligence was what led to the deadly inferno at a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, as survivors reported doors being locked and the lack of signage demarcating emergency exits.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera claims that the government is planning to implement a proposal to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court judges before the end of this year.

The US military says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran.

The National Dengue Control Unit says the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has reached nearly 70,000.

The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced that National Early Childhood Care and Development Week will be observed from today (14) until July 20, 2026.

A 63-year-old Filipino woman has been arrested for attempting to smuggle 6 kilograms and 180 grams of ‘kush’ into Sri Lanka through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.

Sri Lanka has earned international recognition after being named among the Top 50 Food Destinations around the World for 2026, according to the latest editorial ranking released by “Travel And Tour World (TTW).”