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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

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

“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..

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..

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..

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Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka's competitors – expert (English)

Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka's competitors – expert (English)

Sri Lanka govt not considering retaliatory measures over Trump's tariff - Presidential Advisor (English)

Sri Lanka's opposition reacts to Trump's announcement on 30% trade tariff (English)

Ceylon Chamber urges continued engagement to secure further US tariff reduction (English)

Sri Lanka gradually moving toward 5% inflation in coming quarters – CBSL Governor (English)

UGC ordered to strictly implement existing guidelines to prevent ragging in universities (English)

NPP tried to appoint Pillayan's associate as Vakarai PS chairman, claims MP Shanakiyan (English)

Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya granted bail (English)

Report on controversial release of shipping containers presented in Parliament promptly: Deputy Minister (English)

Sri Lanka will receive favourable response regarding US tariffs - Deputy Finance Minister (English)

Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations (English)

Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India (English)

Gems and jewellery can become Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest export earner – NGJA Chairman (English)

No decision has been made to restrict vehicle imports -CBSL (English)

Technology

Musk’s Starlink receives India’s final regulatory nod for launch

Musk’s Starlink receives India’s final regulatory nod for launch

Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance

Nvidia’s stock market value hits $4 trillion on AI dominance

Musk-owned X’s CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move

Musk-owned X’s CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move

Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire in major changing of guard

Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire in major changing of guard

Entertainment

Justin Bieber releases new album after 4-year music hiatus

Justin Bieber releases new album after 4-year music hiatus

Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million

Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million

Popular Indian actress Hansika Motwani arrives in Sri Lanka

Popular Indian actress Hansika Motwani arrives in Sri Lanka

France’s Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years

France’s Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years

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Sports

Verbeek and Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles title

Verbeek and Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles title

SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Mendis stars as Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Kandy

SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Bangladesh restricted to 154/5 in Kandy

SL vs. BAN 1st T20I: Sri Lanka opts to bowl first in Kandy

Final decision on 2025 Asia Cup to be made at ACC meeting on July 25