Devastating floods near the border with China this week have killed at least 675 people in Nepal, the Himalayan nation's disaster authority said on Saturday.

A van veered off the road and crashed into a high-voltage electricity pole on the Piliyandala–Kottawa Road.

Police officers have opened fire at a van which was allegedly abducting a young woman at the checkpoint in Nawala Road, Narahenpita and have rescued the victim.

At least 27 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a Russian drone attack triggered an explosion at a warehouse near Kyiv.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claims that the Government formulates its policies based on erroneous data.

A decision has been taken to gazette 1,500 hectares of land associated with key water sources and watershed mountain areas belonging to the Department of Forest Conservation in Nuwara Eliya as protected areas.

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated that a total of 95,035 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, with 72 dengue-related deaths recorded.

Sri Lanka Police says that Red Notices have been issued through Interpol for 236 individuals who have fled the country after allegedly being involved in organized crime, drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

The water level of the Minneriya Reservoir, considered the second-largest reservoir in the Polonnaruwa District, has declined further to 36%.

The All-Island Canteen Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of flour-based short eats, including parata and egg roti, by Rs. 5.