An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts.

A young couple has been arrested by police in the 28th Mile Post area of Polonnaruwa for allegedly transporting Crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') in a vehicle.

The inaugural round of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries.

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is currently considering requests received from various sectors regarding a revision of the retirement age.

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka continues to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

A sudden fire that broke out in an electrical system located on the ground floor of the Kalutara District Secretariat at around 8:30 a.m. today (13) caused damage to the equipment.

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent US military strikes, calling them a "flagrant violation" of the UN Charter and accusing Washington of undermining regional stability and violating a ceasefire agreement.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has hit US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as part of its second and third phases of retaliatory operations.

A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Investigation Division for possessing a firearm resembling a revolver.

Academic activities at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo resumed today (13) after being temporarily closed due to the spread of dengue.

The US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes.

All trade unions of the Department of Wildlife Conservation have launched a trade union action today (13), with members reporting sick leave in protest against the government's move to integrate Civil Security Department personnel into the Wildlife Conservation Department.

The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) is set to commence paddy purchasing for the 2026 Yala cultivation season today (13).

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed.

Two suspects have been arrested in separate operations carried out by the Police in Peradeniya and Colombo, resulting in the seizure of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine ('Ice').

Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states following attacks by ​the United States, threatening energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.

An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical ‌condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.

Several spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said.