Woman and three children missing in sea off Pamunugama

Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (August 31) to provide a statement over an alleged misuse of National Lotteries Board employees for political activities.

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective August 31, 2026.

Sri Lanka Police has warned that legal action will be taken against the improper use of loudspeakers, amplifiers and other sound equipment that causes disturbance or inconvenience to the public.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inspected the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project on August 29, 2026 where about 60% of the 3.4-kilometre main dam has now been completed.

Prima and Serendib have increased the price of wheat flour by Rs. 17 per kilogram with effect from today (August 29, 2026).

The book “Rathuwevi Mihimadala,” based on the life story of Democratic Left Front leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara, was launched in Colombo on August 28, 2026, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Three people were killed in separate incidents reported in Tangalle, Anuradhapura and Galle on August 28, 2026, with police arresting suspects in two of the cases.

Construction work on the Rs. 33.02 billion third phase of Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla resumed today (August 28) after the major government office complex remained unfinished for several years.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government has accepted responsibility for ensuring a better life and full rights for the Malaiyagam community, while giving priority to housing, land rights, education, health and income opportunities.

New machinery and operational vehicles worth Rs. 110 million have been added to Lanka Phosphate Company in Eppawala to strengthen its operations.

Sri Lanka will provide US$ 1 million to Nepal to support humanitarian and relief efforts following the devastating floods and landslides that caused loss of life, displacement and widespread destruction.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has challenged the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution before the Supreme Court, warning that the Bill raises serious concerns over judicial independence and the rights and interests of the people.

Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake says all 121 available Metro buses are expected to be deployed as the service is expanded across the suburbs of Colombo.

Sri Lanka Railways has issued a special circular banning employees from using social media during working hours and from publishing sensitive information related to railway operations.