Sri Lanka has recorded a decline of nearly 120,000 live births during the past decade up to 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs.

A 29-year-old school teacher died in a motorcycle accident on the Kala Wewa–Ipalogama Road earlier today (13).

The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke were held this afternoon (13) at the Borella General Cemetery.

The National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) has urged beneficiaries of the Agrahara Insurance Scheme to update their personal information before the July 31 deadline for the ongoing data system update.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a quality and accessible public transport system that benefits every individual must be developed, adding that such a system would reduce the personal financial burden borne by the public for transportation.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee and Monaragala districts.

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.

The government has decided to establish a dedicated bank to assist farmers who are compelled to rely on high-interest loans to finance their agricultural activities, according to Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath.

The 80 reservoirs managed by the Irrigation Department are currently at 48 percent of their total water capacity, according to Irrigation Director (Water Management) Engineer H.M.P.S.D. Herath.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a three-month extension of the monthly housing rental allowance provided to homeowners who lost their houses due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, last year.

Six Tamil-speaking political parties have jointly called on the government to conduct the long-delayed Provincial Council elections without further delay, announcing a collective effort to address issues of common concern.

An Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), who was arrested for the alleged illegal possession of a firearm, has been remanded until July 24.

The number of reported HIV-positive cases in Sri Lanka has been increasing annually, Dr. Sathya Herath, Community Consultant in Sexually Transmitted Diseases, said.

An individual has been arrested along with 8 kilograms of Crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), 20 rounds of live ammunition, three land mines and five swords, according to police.

A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday (Jul 13) to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for political support, adding to his growing legal woes.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as “Pillayan,” has been further remanded until July 24 by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa paid their last respects to the remains of veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke.