An estimated 9,800 people across Germany have ​died so far this ‌year due to heat-related causes, said Germany's RKI health body ​in its weekly report ​on Thursday, as temperatures of ⁠more than 40 degrees ​Celsius are expected to hit ​several regions.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, today (30) held an official meeting with Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, at the Naval Headquarters, ahead of the Army Commander's retirement.

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has suspended fishing activities in several sea areas until further notice due to warnings of strong winds and rough seas issued by the Department of Meteorology.

The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias 'Pillayan,' challenging his arrest and detention, be called for hearing.

Four individuals, including the main suspect in the murder of a physiotherapist, his wife and two others accused of assisting him, were further remanded in custody until August 3.

Parliament will hold an adjournment debate on August 5, on the Committee on Public Finance report concerning the alleged fraud linked to the US$2.5 million debt repayment to Australia.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa held discussions with U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, a member of the Democratic Party, the United States House of Representatives, and the House Intelligence Committee, along with her delegation, at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo.

An individual has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (30) while allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 4.65 million into the country.

Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until August 12 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday (Jul 30) to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 30 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.

The current water levels in the Labugama and Kalatuwawa reservoirs are sufficient to ensure an uninterrupted water supply over the next three months, even if there is no rainfall during that period, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe stated.

Sri Lanka joined countries around the world in observing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons today, with authorities highlighting the growing threat of human trafficking and calling for stronger public vigilance and cooperation.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that a case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act be taken up on October 29.

Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court this morning (30).

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 84,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for seas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

A total of 24 drivers have been issued prohibition orders following a special vehicle inspection operation conducted in Wellawaya and Uva Kuda Oya, targeting vehicles with safety violations and unauthorized modifications.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) has inspected the progress of the Doppler Weather Radar Network project in Puttalam, as part of efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s weather forecasting and early warning systems.