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Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to US exports: Ravi tells Govt
Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to US exports: Ravi tells Govt
The government of Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to products from the United States immediately, according to New Democratic Front (NDF) Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake. MORE..
Canadian woman arrested at BIA with 18kg of hashish
Canadian woman arrested at BIA with 18kg of hashish
A 37-year-old Canadian woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for the possession of a large consignment of hashish. MORE..
‘Red’ warning for strong winds up to 70 kmph issued
‘Red’ warning for strong winds up to 70 kmph issued
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. MORE..
Ex-LTTE member arrested with T-56 firearm in Peliyagoda
Ex-LTTE member arrested with T-56 firearm in Peliyagoda
A 30-year-old individual has been arrested in Peliyagoda by the Kiribathgoda Police last evening (21), based on a tip-off. MORE..
Committee of Inquiry finds IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon guilty of all allegations, recommends his removal
Committee of Inquiry finds IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon guilty of all allegations, recommends his removal
The Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire and report its findings on suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has found him guilty of all allegations leveled against the IGP.
Gita Gopinath, No.2 in IMF to quit in August; Successor to be named soon
Gita Gopinath, No.2 in IMF to quit in August; Successor to be named soon
Gita Gopinath, the second-in-command at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will step down at the end of August to return to her position at Harvard University, the IMF has announced. MORE..
Increase in female population over males could lead to future crises, expert warns
Increase in female population over males could lead to future crises, expert warns
The continuous decline in the male population in comparison to the number of females in Sri Lanka could lead to significant crises in the future, Senior Professor Aminda Methsila of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has warned. MORE..
Tuk-Tuk robbers nabbed in Polgasowita
Tuk-Tuk robbers nabbed in Polgasowita
Three individuals allegedly involved in a series of three-wheeler robberies have been apprehended by the Mount Lavinia Crimes Investigation Division, police stated. MORE..
BOI approves 57 projects, Sri Lanka gets USD 569mn in FDIs in 2025: Dy Minister
BOI approves 57 projects, Sri Lanka gets USD 569mn in FDIs in 2025: Dy Minister
The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 57 projects while Sri Lanka has received USD 569 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) so far this year (2025), according to Deputy Minister Chaturanga Abeysingha. MORE..
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. MORE..
CC to consider recommendations for new Chief Justice
CC to consider recommendations for new Chief Justice
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene tomorrow (23). MORE..
CEB workers to protest today against the Electricity Amendment Bill
CEB workers to protest today against the Electricity Amendment Bill
Electricity workers have decided to stage a protest today against the new Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill proposed by the government as part of the restructuring process of the electricity sector, including the CEB. MORE..
Indigo Flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore Airport
Indigo Flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore Airport
An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. MORE..
Fairly heavy rains above 75 mm likely in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rains above 75 mm likely in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (22), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India’s Vice President Dhankar resigns citing health concerns
India’s Vice President Dhankar resigns citing health concerns
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday, citing health concerns and the need to prioritise medical care. The resignation, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, is effective immediately and has been made under Article 67(a) of the Constitution. MORE..
One person injured in shooting in Seeduwa
One person injured in shooting in Seeduwa
An individual has been injured following a shooting incident in the Rajapakshapura area in Seeduwa this evening (21), police said. MORE..
Harvard heads to court to argue Trump administration’s $2.6bn cuts were illegal
Harvard heads to court to argue Trump administration’s $2.6bn cuts were illegal
Harvard University will appear in federal court Monday to make the case that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6bn from the storied college – a pivotal moment in its battle against the federal government. MORE..
“One in every ten adults in Sri Lanka affected by kidney disease”: SLMA
“One in every ten adults in Sri Lanka affected by kidney disease”: SLMA
One in every ten adults in the country is affected by kidney disease, according to the Sri Lanka Medical Association. MORE..
Body of Uni student who drowned while trying to save her boyfriend found
Body of Uni student who drowned while trying to save her boyfriend found
The body of a young woman who went missing after drowning while trying to save her boyfriend has been found in the Viyana canal near the 17th post of the Mahiyanganaya Police Division. MORE..
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held on August 10
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held on August 10
The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held on August 10, 2025.
Travel ban issued on MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter and son-in-law
Travel ban issued on MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter and son-in-law
The Matugama Magistrate’s Court issued a travel ban on MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter and son-in-law, following a request by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad.
Over 1,200 persons nabbed during special police operation
Over 1,200 persons nabbed during special police operation
A total of 1,241 individuals have been arrested during a special island-wide operation carried out in connection with offenses related to illicit liquor and narcotics. MORE..
At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus
At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus
At least 19 people were killed as a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka on Monday, a fire services official said. MORE..
Japan faces rice shortage as South Korea battles oversupply
Japan faces rice shortage as South Korea battles oversupply
Japan is grappling with rice shortages and price hikes, forcing it to ramp up imports. MORE..
Ex-Sports Ministry Secretary Nanda Mallawarachchi files petition before Appeals Court
Ex-Sports Ministry Secretary Nanda Mallawarachchi files petition before Appeals Court
The Court of Appeal today (21) ordered that a petition filed by former Secretary of the Ministry of Sports retired Major General Nanda Mallawarachchi, be taken up for consideration on July 28. MORE..