The full speech delivered by Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong at the reception hosted in Colombo celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The official launch of the new payment facility enabling the public to make payments to government institutions via bank cards (through POS machines) was held today (02) at the Thimbirigasyaya Divisional Secretariat, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Eight Buddhist monks were killed and more than 20 others injured after being hit by a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy while on a pilgrimage in Thailand’s northeastern province of Mukdahan, officials said on Thursday.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division to make submissions tomorrow regarding a request to release electronic devices seized in connection with the ongoing Krrish transaction investigation.

The India National Men’s Cricket Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series, as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle.

The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to an outbreak of dengue and fever, according to the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The government of India’s national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the annual season when the city often becomes the world’s most polluted.

The former SIS head, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay is expected to file an appeal against the court order directing him to provide the passwords to his laptop computer and mobile phone, says the leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila.

Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after spending nearly four hours giving a statement.

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 400 after nearly 40 new deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s situation update on Thursday.

The National Secretariat for Elders has announced that all unregistered elderly care homes must complete their registration by September 30, 2026.

The next indirect United States-Iran talks will come after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral, mediators said on Thursday (Jul 2), as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war.

China is ready to make a greater contribution to Sri Lanka's development, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong said.

Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali has arrived in Sri Lanka, making an official visit to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue.