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Canadian PM backs Public Safety Minister over letters supporting Sri Lankan’s immigration case

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree following a report that Anandasangaree, prior to becoming a minister, wrote letters supporting the immigration application of Senthuran Selvakumaran, a Sri Lankan man barred from Canada due to alleged affiliation with the Tamil Tigers. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 10:42 am

Rainy conditions expected to enhance from today

The Meteorology Department says that, due to the prevailing active southwest monsoon conditions, rainy conditions are expected to be enhanced, particularly in areas over the western slope of the central hills during the next few days, from today (July 18). MORE..

| July 17, 2025 10:20 am

Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Borella shooting incident

Two individuals who are suspected of aiding and abetting the recent shooting incident in Borella have been arrested by Borella Police in the Sahaspura area. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 9:50 am

Sectoral Oversight Committee to convene today on Electricity (Amendment) Bill

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development is scheduled to convene again today (July 17) to consider the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 9:27 am

Kandy Esala Perahera to take to the streets on July 30

The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is scheduled to commence on July 25. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 8:06 am

Canada’s Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree accused of supporting ex-LTTE member

Sri Lankan-born Gary Anandasangaree, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, has been accused of supporting a former member of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) in obtaining Canadian citizenship. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 7:45 am

US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus

Israel’s military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus and government forces in southern Syria on Wednesday, as deadly sectarian fighting in the mostly Druze province of Suweida continued for a fourth day. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 6:55 am

Huge fire ravages Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival main stage, days ahead of opening

A huge fire has consumed the main stage of Belgium’s world-famous Tomorrowland festival, days ahead of its planned opening on Friday. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 6:37 am

Showers expected in several areas today

Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| July 17, 2025 6:21 am

TikTok to support digitalization of education in Sri Lanka

A representative team of TikTok social media platform in Sri Lanka visited the Secretary to the Prime Minister today (16) at the Prime Minister’s Office for discussions focusing on common issues in the possible areas of using digital platforms,.. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 9:53 pm

President holds 2026 pre-budget discussions with FinMin officials

A discussion on the preliminary budget framework and development direction related to the submission of proposals for the 2026 Budget was held this afternoon (16) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Finance. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 9:28 pm

CID chief Shani Abeysekara named a witness in Eknaligoda case

The Attorney General’s Department today (16) informed the Colombo High Court that the incumbent Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, has been named as a witness in the case concerning the alleged abduction and forced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 7:35 pm

Police Constable arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder released on bail

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Hasitha Roshan, a Constable attached to Athurugiriya Police, who was remanded in custody on suspicion of involvement in the murder of notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” inside the Hulftsdorp Court. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 6:24 pm

President urges Sports Ministry and associations to collaborate for international success

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for the Ministry of Sports and Sports Associations to collaborate on joint initiatives aimed at elevating Sri Lankan sports to the international stage. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 6:13 pm

Court allows to detain and question 2 suspects in Kahawatta shooting incident

Police have been granted permission to detain for a period of seven days and question two of the four suspects arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a youth in Kahawatta. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 4:56 pm

Over 50 LG bodies yet to be formed despite nearly 2 months since polls

Although almost two months have passed since the 2025 Local Government Elections concluded, councils have reportedly not yet been formed under new Mayors or Chairpersons in over 50 local government institutions. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 4:24 pm

Over 1.3 mln illegal narcotic pills seized by Navy in Kalpitiya; five arrested

The Sri Lanka Navy announced that five individuals have been taken into custody along with three dinghy boats and a large stock of illegal narcotic pills during a maritime operation conducted in the Kalpitiya area. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 4:10 pm

Israel strikes near the defense ministry in Syria

The Israeli army said Wednesday that it struck near the entrance to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Damascus. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 3:58 pm

China donates school uniform fabric worth Rs. 5.17 bln to Sri Lanka for 2025

China will always remain a trusted friend and ally of Sri Lanka, said Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla today (16). MORE..

| July 16, 2025 3:48 pm

Suspect arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 30 million at BIA

A passenger has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis estimated to be worth around Rs. 31 million into the country. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 3:15 pm

Thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak

Britain set up a secret scheme to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK after their personal details were disclosed in one of the country’s worst ever data breaches, putting them at risk of reprisals from the Taliban after their return to power. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 2:10 pm

Sri Lanka committed to strengthening regional solar cooperation – PM Harini

The second day of the Seventh meeting of the International Solar Allience (ISA) Regional committee for Asia and the Pacific Region was held today (16) focusing on advancing Regional cooperation for a Solar-powered future at Hotel ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 2:06 pm

MoU signed between Sri Lanka and Oman to exchange intelligence on money laundering activities

The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Center for Financial Information in Oman (NCFI-Oman), during the 31st Plenary of the Egmont Group, held in Luxembourg. MORE..

| July 16, 2025 12:28 pm