Heavy casualties are feared after a massive flash flood in parts of nothern Nepal washed away villages and damaged infrastructure, including a hydropower dam.

Sri Lanka Police arrested a total of 490 individuals on suspicion during special island-wide operations conducted yesterday (25) to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.

The Sub-Inspector of Police in charge of the team that arrested the suspect involved in the incident at the Ambalangoda Police Station has been transferred from the station with immediate effect.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka must have prior preparedness to face El Niño and La Niña conditions.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

A large crowd of commuters was reported at the Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Centre in Kottawa today due to the upcoming long weekend, said Ada Derana reporter.

At least 15 infants were killed when a fire broke ​out at a state-run ​hospital in Pakistan's capital city ⁠Islamabad, triggered by a ​fault in air conditioning ​systems, local broadcaster Geo TV reported on Wednesday.

Severe traffic congestion has been reported at several entrance and exit points along the Southern Expressway, Outer Circular Expressway, and Central Expressway.

Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, extended his greetings to Sri Lankan Muslims on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, emphasizing the importance of respect, justice, kindness, and brotherhood beyond racial and religious divisions.

The fourth Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Maha Perahera Festival is scheduled to parade through the streets today (26), with the Sri Lanka Police implementing a special security and traffic plan for the event.

President Donald Trump's administration has ​issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during ‌an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

US President Donald Trump has said that the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz - the vital waterway which Iran has largely closed since the beginning of the war in the Middle East.

Three individuals have been killed in separate road accidents reported in several parts of the country.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasised that the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad provide important guidance for humanity in confronting the conflicts, divisions, and humanitarian challenges facing the world today.

Iran said it had restarted talks ​with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from U.S. ‌President Donald Trump in the wider conflict.

Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (26), the Department of Meteorology said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on Muslims in Sri Lanka and around the world to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad as they commemorate Milad-un-Nabi, emphasising equality, social justice, compassion and peaceful coexistence.

Muslims across Sri Lanka are observing Milad-un-Nabi today (25), commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad and reflecting on his teachings and values.