Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing on Sunday (Sep 13) after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized.

The owner of a private business in Maradana has been fined Rs. 100,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after six packaged Thai robes were found on sale without mandatory consumer information.

Three men have been arrested by the Unawatuna Tourist Police for allegedly mistreating turtles while displaying the animals to tourists and attempting to collect money from them.

A 22-year-old man has been killed in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a bus in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura earlier today (13), police said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development.

The Minister of Environment, Dammika Patabendi has ordered the temporary suspension of construction work related to a gabion barrier built to prevent coastal erosion along the Pamunugama–Wahatiyagoda coastline in Wattala, pending further investigation.

The owner of a restaurant in Homagama has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling a 500ml bottle of drinking water for Rs. 100, exceeding the maximum retail price set by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).

The third and final programme of the special “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman” scholarship scheme for students with disabilities studying at state universities was held at the Eastern University, under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has introduced a new Bill aimed at eliminating rabies and regulating the registration of dogs.

Five individuals, including two women have been arrested with narcotics during a special search operation conducted at a housing complex within the Mount Lavinia Police Division.

More than 161,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions across eight districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves about 2.0 meters – 3.0 meters height in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.

A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway.

Four people have reportedly been rescued after being swept away by strong sea waves in two separate incidents along the Marawila beach, while a 21-year-old man remains missing.

Steps have been taken to resume construction work on the Maussagolla Disaster Housing Project in the Dambethenna Grama Niladhari Division, which was initiated in 2019 but subsequently stalled.