Harsha proposes solutions to solve AliExpress-Temu budget shipping issue
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva has proposed two solutions to address the purported decision by AliExpress and Temu platforms to suspend several of its budget shipping options to Sri Lanka following the implementation of revised customs tax regulations. MORE..
- Fire breaks out at Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala
- Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India
- Four including ex-DMT Commissioner General granted bail
- Payment of monthly pension to farmers to resume from this month
- Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ shows signs of improvement
- First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
- President vows to deliver justice to Easter attack victims, regardless of institutional challenges
- Sri Lanka-Pakistan discuss ways to improve economic, educational, and political ties
- Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta granted bail
- Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue remanded over bribery charge
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Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue remanded over bribery charge
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, who was arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe from a businessman to ensure the clearance of tax arrears amounting to nearly Rs. 1.1 million owed to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). MORE..
Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta granted bail
Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, who had been remanded following arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of unlawfully amassing over Rs. 35 million in assets, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
Sri Lanka-Pakistan discuss ways to improve economic, educational, and political ties
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations. MORE..
President vows to deliver justice to Easter attack victims, regardless of institutional challenges
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that every possible step will be taken to ensure justice to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, without allowing the passage of time to obscure the truth. MORE..
First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. MORE..
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ shows signs of improvement
Treatment for the critically injured wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continued for a third day today (08), with veterinarians reporting that the elephant is showing some signs of activity. MORE..
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Payment of monthly pension to farmers to resume from this month
All necessary measures have been taken to resume paying monthly pensions to farmers who previously lost their pension, starting this month, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has stated. MORE..
Four including ex-DMT Commissioner General granted bail
Four persons, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India
A total of 1,204,046 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
Fire breaks out at Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala
A fire has broken out at the Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala. MORE..
Specialist neurosurgeon at J’pura Hospital further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a consultant neurosurgeon attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, who was previously arrested and remanded by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), be further remanded until July 15. MORE..
Report on controversial release of shipping containers in Parliament promptly: Dy Minister
The report of the committee appointed to investigate the allegations related to the controversial release of shipping containers will be presented to Parliament in the near future, Deputy Minister of Economic Development (Prof.) Anil Jayantha Fernando has said. MORE..
Ministry denies reports Govt procured high-priced electrical units for e-NIC Project
The Ministry of Digital Economy has issued a clarification regarding misleading media reports on the procurement of power distribution units (PDUs) for computers and equipment systems at Divisional Secretariats under the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) Project. MORE..
All Sri Lankan citizens should be able to access services in their mother tongue – PM Harini
National policies must be implemented in a way that every Sri Lankan citizen can access essential services in their respective mother tongues as well as in sign language, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasised. MORE..
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. MORE..
Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta granted bail
Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, who had been remanded following arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of unlawfully amassing over Rs. 35 million in assets, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
Sri Lanka-Pakistan discuss ways to improve economic, educational, and political ties
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations. MORE..
President vows to deliver justice to Easter attack victims, regardless of institutional challenges
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that every possible step will be taken to ensure justice to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, without allowing the passage of time to obscure the truth. MORE..
First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. MORE..
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ shows signs of improvement
Treatment for the critically injured wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continued for a third day today (08), with veterinarians reporting that the elephant is showing some signs of activity. MORE..
Payment of monthly pension to farmers to resume from this month
All necessary measures have been taken to resume paying monthly pensions to farmers who previously lost their pension, starting this month, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has stated. MORE..
Four including ex-DMT Commissioner General granted bail
Four persons, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India
A total of 1,204,046 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
Fire breaks out at Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala
A fire has broken out at the Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala. MORE..
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Technology
Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is breakthrough for tidal energy
Submerged in about 40 meters (44 yards) of water off Scotland’s coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides for electricity — a durability mark that demonstrates the technology’s commercial viability. MORE..
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient city in Peru’s northern Barranca province. MORE..
Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week
Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. MORE..
Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash
Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash
The human remains of over 160 people who wanted to float in space after their deaths have now crashed at sea after the space capsule holding them fell into the Pacific Ocean. MORE..
Entertainment
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office
Aamir Khan’s “Sitaare Zameen Par” has taken the box office by storm and reached a diverse audience, earning a place among the highest-grossing films of 2025. MORE..
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office
Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem to have that reservation. The newest installment in the “Jurassic World” franchise ruled the Fourth of July holiday box office with a global, five-day launch of $318.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. MORE..
China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave
China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave
Tourists and residents in Shanghai on Saturday braved sweltering heat for the official opening of China’s first Legoland resort, featuring thousands of structures built with over 85 million Lego bricks. MORE..
Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making defamatory remarks on Kannada
Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making defamatory remarks on Kannada
Actor Kamal Haasan’s ‘Kannada was born out of Tamil’ remark continues to cause multiple ripple effects. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka opts to bat against Bangladesh in series decider at Pallekele
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the final One Day International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
Wiaan Mulder reveals why he did not go for Brian Lara’s 400-run record
South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star’s world Test record against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh final ODI at Pallekele
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the final One Day International of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy this afternoon. MORE..
Pathum Nissanka among ICC Player of the month nominees for June
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed its Men’s Player of the Month nominees for June 2025, which includes the name of Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka. MORE..
South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hits 367 but opts not to chase Brian Lara’s 400 world record
South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder on Monday (July 7) decided not to chase West Indies legend Brian Lara’s long-standing record Test score of 400 as he declared the innings with him unbeaten on 367 (334 balls, 49x4, 4x6). MORE..
