Sri Lanka reports 13,292 dengue cases in first 12 days of JulyThe number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka continues to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. Jul 13, 202609:29 AMFire breaks out at Kalutara District Secretariat; no injuries reportedA 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.Jul 13, 202609:22 AMIran condemns US strikes, warns countries aiding Washington could become "legitimate targets"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. Jul 13, 202609:14 AMIran condemns US strikes, warns countries aiding Washington could become "legitimate targets"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. Jul 13, 202609:14 AMIRGC says it hit US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and retaliatory operations are 'ongoing'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.Jul 13, 202608:56 AMIRGC says it hit US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and retaliatory operations are 'ongoing'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.Jul 13, 202608:56 AM22-year-old arrested with firearm in MaharagamaA 22-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Investigation Division for possessing a firearm resembling a revolver. Jul 13, 202607:48 AM22-year-old arrested with firearm in MaharagamaA 22-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Investigation Division for possessing a firearm resembling a revolver. Jul 13, 202607:48 AMUniversity of Visual & Performing Arts reopens after temporary closureAcademic 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. Jul 13, 202607:37 AMUniversity of Visual & Performing Arts reopens after temporary closureAcademic 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. Jul 13, 202607:37 AMUS insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with IranThe US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes. Jul 13, 202607:36 AMUS insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with IranThe US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes. Jul 13, 202607:36 AMWildlife Dept. staff stage trade union action over civil security recruitment planAll 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. Jul 13, 202607:25 AMWildlife Dept. staff stage trade union action over civil security recruitment planAll 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. Jul 13, 202607:25 AMPaddy purchasing for 2026 Yala season begins todayThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) is set to commence paddy purchasing for the 2026 Yala cultivation season today (13). Jul 13, 202607:09 AMPaddy purchasing for 2026 Yala season begins todayThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) is set to commence paddy purchasing for the 2026 Yala cultivation season today (13). Jul 13, 202607:09 AMEurope recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data showEuropean 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. Jul 13, 202606:54 AMEurope recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data showEuropean 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. Jul 13, 202606:54 AMTwo youths arrested in separate drug raids; ‘Heroin’ and ‘Ice’ seizedTwo 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'). Jul 13, 202606:32 AMTwo youths arrested in separate drug raids; ‘Heroin’ and ‘Ice’ seizedTwo 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'). Jul 13, 202606:32 AMOil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in MideastOil 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. Jul 13, 202606:08 AMOil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in MideastOil 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. Jul 13, 202606:08 AMBangkok pub fire kills 27 people and 22 critically injuredAn 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. Jul 13, 202605:50 AMBangkok pub fire kills 27 people and 22 critically injuredAn 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. Jul 13, 202605:50 AMSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. Jul 13, 202605:49 AMSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. Jul 13, 202605:49 AMMirigama Kidney Stone Treatment Centre launched to ease patient backlogA new kidney stone removal treatment centre was declared opened in Mirigama today, aiming to provide relief to thousands of patients suffering from kidney stone-related conditions and help reduce the country’s existing surgical waiting list of more than 5,000 patients.Jul 12, 202610:34 PMMirigama Kidney Stone Treatment Centre launched to ease patient backlogA new kidney stone removal treatment centre was declared opened in Mirigama today, aiming to provide relief to thousands of patients suffering from kidney stone-related conditions and help reduce the country’s existing surgical waiting list of more than 5,000 patients.Jul 12, 202610:34 PMCyclone Ditwah victims in Kandaketiya still without homes after seven monthsFamilies affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Ulpathagama, Kandaketiya, remain without proper shelter more than seven months after the disaster destroyed their homes.Jul 12, 202609:53 PMCyclone Ditwah victims in Kandaketiya still without homes after seven monthsFamilies affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Ulpathagama, Kandaketiya, remain without proper shelter more than seven months after the disaster destroyed their homes.Jul 12, 202609:53 PMPresident extends condolences following passing of Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh HamadPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his condolences following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of Qatar.Jul 12, 202609:41 PMPresident extends condolences following passing of Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh HamadPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his condolences following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of Qatar.Jul 12, 202609:41 PMBangladesh monsoon death toll hits 50, thousands displacedFlash floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people in Bangladesh in the past week, officials said on Sunday (Jul 12), with tens of thousands displaced from their homes.Jul 12, 202609:11 PMBangladesh monsoon death toll hits 50, thousands displacedFlash floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people in Bangladesh in the past week, officials said on Sunday (Jul 12), with tens of thousands displaced from their homes.Jul 12, 202609:11 PMPottuvil records highest temperature at 38°CPottuvil recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka today (12), with the mercury reaching 38.0 degrees Celsius, the Department of Meteorology said.Jul 12, 202608:29 PMPottuvil records highest temperature at 38°CPottuvil recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka today (12), with the mercury reaching 38.0 degrees Celsius, the Department of Meteorology said.Jul 12, 202608:29 PMTrump says US hit Iran “very hard last night” and insists Strait of Hormuz is openUS President Donald Trump has said that the United States hit Iran “very hard last night.”Jul 12, 202607:56 PMTrump says US hit Iran “very hard last night” and insists Strait of Hormuz is openUS President Donald Trump has said that the United States hit Iran “very hard last night.”Jul 12, 202607:56 PM
