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Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena remanded
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena remanded
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena, has been remanded until July 18 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (04), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Vocational education to be elevated as decisive subject in future – PM
Vocational education to be elevated as decisive subject in future – PM
The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that adequate attention has not been given to vocational education in Sri Lanka and that, however, necessary steps will be taken to position it as a decisive subject moving forward. MORE..
‘Praja Shakthi’ national programme launched to eradicate poverty
‘Praja Shakthi’ national programme launched to eradicate poverty
The ‘Praja Shakthi’ national programme, aimed at eradicating rural poverty and uplifting local communities, was officially launched on Friday (4) in a ceremony at Temple Trees in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
| July 4, 2025 2:53 pm
Revised bus fares from today; Hotline for public complaints
Revised bus fares from today; Hotline for public complaints
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that the annual bus fare revision will come into effect from today (04). MORE..
Three including DMT Deputy Commissioner granted bail
Three including DMT Deputy Commissioner granted bail
Three suspects, including the Deputy Commissioner of the Narahenpita branch of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), have been released on bail following an order issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga. MORE..
Kaduruwela Quazi Court judge and clerk arrested over bribe
Kaduruwela Quazi Court judge and clerk arrested over bribe
The Judge and a clerk of the Kaduruwela Quazi Court were arrested today (04) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals. MORE..
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago. MORE..
Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. MORE..
IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
Sri Lanka’s GDP could decline by up to 1.5 percent if the United States reinstates a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports and lowers tariffs on competitor trading partners, according to an IMF country report. MORE..
Driver and conductor suspended after student falls from ‘Sisu Sariya’ bus
Driver and conductor suspended after student falls from ‘Sisu Sariya’ bus
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has stated that the investigation into the recent incident involving a student falling from the footboard of a ‘Sisu Sariya’ school bus revealed that the accident was caused by the careless and negligent behavior of both the driver and the conductor. MORE..
Acting IGP issues circular on recording statements from individuals
Acting IGP issues circular on recording statements from individuals
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday (July 4) that the Acting Inspector General of Police has issued a circular outlining the procedure by which individuals summoned to provide statements in connection with complaints must be informed of the contents of such complaints. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected today
Several spells of light showers expected today
Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Congress passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
Congress passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
The US Congress has passed Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda. MORE..
‘Army Upul’ shot dead in Ragama
‘Army Upul’ shot dead in Ragama
A person has been shot and killed in front of a residence at Batuwatte in Ragama, a short while ago. MORE..
Two officers of Peradeniya Registrar of Pesticides Office arrested for soliciting a bribe
Two officers of Peradeniya Registrar of Pesticides Office arrested for soliciting a bribe
A development officer and a driver attached to the Office of the Registrar of Pesticides have been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 to register a business. MORE..
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
At least four people were killed and 14 others injured in a drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub, police said. MORE..
NASA warns of giant airplane-sized asteroid racing towards earth tomorrow
NASA warns of giant airplane-sized asteroid racing towards earth tomorrow
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MV89, a 120-foot-wide space rock approximately the size of a small passenger aeroplane, will safely pass by Earth on July 4. MORE..
Police uncover more details related to Kandana shooting
Police uncover more details related to Kandana shooting
Police have uncovered further details in relation to the shooting which took place at around 10 a.m. opposite the Kandana Police Station. MORE..
Individual remanded over another illegal motor vehicle registration incident
Individual remanded over another illegal motor vehicle registration incident
An individual who was arrested over an incident involving the illegal registration of a motor vehicle that had not been lawfully cleared through Sri Lanka Customs, has been remanded until 8 July, Ada Derana Reporter said. MORE..
Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete
Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete
A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday (Jul 3). MORE..
Customs records over Rs. 1 Trillion in revenue in first six months of 2025
Customs records over Rs. 1 Trillion in revenue in first six months of 2025
Sri Lanka Customs has earned revenue exceeding Rs. 1 trillion (Rs. 1,000 billion) during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda. MORE..
Derana leads Sri Lanka in digital broadcasting excellence with two APAC awards
Derana leads Sri Lanka in digital broadcasting excellence with two APAC awards
Sri Lanka’s premier news provider, Ada Derana, has been recognised for its excellence in digital broadcasting at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025, held at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore. MORE..
| July 3, 2025 5:53 pm
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive but global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks: IMF
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive but global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks: IMF
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country’s macroeconomic and social stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated. MORE..
Police fire tear gas due tense situation in Kahawatta
Police fire tear gas due tense situation in Kahawatta
Police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd due a tense situation in Kahawatta, following the funeral of the youth who was shot dead in Kahawatta on 30 June, police said. MORE..