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Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer, a career diplomat from California, as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  12:40 pm
Kosgoda shooting victim was not intended target of gunmen – Police

Kosgoda shooting victim was not intended target of gunmen – Police

Authorities have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that occurred last afternoon (11) in the Hataramanhandiya area of Kosgoda, Balapitiya. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  12:30 pm
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report

US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report

India could pose stiff competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fifth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new US trade arrangement, according to an analysis. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  11:01 am
Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture

Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture

Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna has been elected as the Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs at its inaugural meeting held yesterday (July 11) in Parliament. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  10:46 am
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month, according to media reports. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  9:26 am
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar

At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar

An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar ’s central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, separate sources said Friday. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  9:22 am
Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya

Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya

A tense situation has arisen in Kuman Kulam, Vavuniya, following the death of a motorcyclist who was allegedly attempting to evade police officers last night (July 11). MORE..

video | July 12, 2025  9:21 am
Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says

Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says

A cut in the fuel supply to the engines caused last month’s Air India crash that killed 260 people, a preliminary report has found. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  7:55 am
Showers expected in parts of the island

Showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts. MORE..

| July 12, 2025  7:47 am
President stresses effective use of Rs. 1,400 bln capital allocation in 2025 budget

President stresses effective use of Rs. 1,400 bln capital allocation in 2025 budget

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that this year’s budget has allocated the highest capital expenditure by a government in recent history for development activities, amounting to nearly Rs. 1,400 billion. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  10:00 pm
High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries

High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries

The Committee on High Posts, which convened recently in Parliament under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has granted its approval for the appointment of four secretaries to ministries. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  9:12 pm
One person injured in Kosgoda shooting

One person injured in Kosgoda shooting

One person has been injured in a shooting incident in the Kosgoda area this evening (11). MORE..

| July 11, 2025  7:31 pm
Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures

Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures

Sri Lankan garment sector is set to benefit following reforms by the British government to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  7:13 pm
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms

Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms

The first awareness programme on the proposed education reforms, scheduled to be implemented from 2026, was held on Friday (July 11) at the Parliament complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  6:28 pm
Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120, 170 still missing

Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120, 170 still missing

Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny yesterday over the response to flash flooding that has left at least 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  4:41 pm
Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations

Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations

Sri Lanka’s largest Tamil political party, Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking the involvement of independent, internationally respected forensic experts to oversee all stages of the investigation into the mass grave in Chemmani, a village in northern Jaffna. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  4:28 pm
Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts

Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (11) granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by two women challenging the gender-based restriction preventing women from applying for the position of Station Master in Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  4:07 pm
ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever

ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a significant milestone today (11) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 18,500-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  3:23 pm
US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert

US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a reciprocal tariff of 30 percent on imports from Sri Lanka will come into effect on August 01, 2025. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  2:51 pm
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned

Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned

The Colombo High Court has directed the Attorney General to recall the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  12:51 pm
Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister

Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that it will take several more years to make the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) fully operational for commercial flights. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  12:44 pm
“Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake

“Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a society cannot progress without a meaningful connection to its historic heritage and that the nation’s development path must be chosen accordingly. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  11:57 am
Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed

Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has postponed the serving of indictments on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other accused in the case concerning the import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  11:32 am
UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs

UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs

Sri Lanka stands to benefit significantly from the UK’s latest trade reforms, as the British government unveiled a series of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 10 July. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  10:31 am
2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes

2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. MORE..

video | July 11, 2025  8:50 am