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MoU signed between Sri Lanka and Oman to exchange intelligence on money laundering activities
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..
Two killed in separate road accidents
Two killed in separate road accidents
Two individuals have died in separate road accidents reported in Kekirawa and Nochchiyagama yesterday, police stated. MORE..
Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars
Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars
Cuban Minister for Labour and Social Security, Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera, has been forced to resign from her post after she made comments in a parliamentary session which denied the existence of beggars on the Communist-run island. MORE..
Four suspects arrested in connection with fatal shooting and abduction in Kahawatta
Four suspects arrested in connection with fatal shooting and abduction in Kahawatta
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction and the murder of a youth in Kahawatta on June 30. MORE..
Case on Sarath Fonseka Assassination Attempt: Colombo HC adjourns hearing till August
Case on Sarath Fonseka Assassination Attempt: Colombo HC adjourns hearing till August
The Colombo High Court today (July 16) ordered the adjournment of further hearing of the case filed against three defendants accused of attempting to assassinate the then Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Sarath Fonseka, in a suicide bombing at the Colombo Army Headquarters in 2006. MORE..
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
The Market has been temporarily halted due to broker order management system (OMS) failure being experienced at majority of broker firms.
Youth political delegates in India for two-week programme
Youth political delegates in India for two-week programme
A 24-member youth delegation of political leaders from Sri Lanka is currently in India for a two-week long programme, according to the Ministry of External Affairs of India. MORE..
Donald Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal
Donald Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US would impose a 19 percent tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country. MORE..
A’pura Hospital sexual assault case: Suspect seeks to make another statement in court
A’pura Hospital sexual assault case: Suspect seeks to make another statement in court
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has rejected a request made by a former army soldier, who is a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a female specialist doctor, seeking permission to make another statement in court. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Weligama
Shooting incident reported in Weligama
A shooting incident has been reported in Udukawa, Weligama this morning, police stated. MORE..
Two killed as New Jersey and New York City battered by heavy rain and flash floods
Two killed as New Jersey and New York City battered by heavy rain and flash floods
Two people were killed in New Jersey during flash flooding as severe storms lashed the New York City area on Monday night into Tuesday, submerging cars and flooding subway stations. MORE..
“Artha” National Programme launched
“Artha” National Programme launched
The official launch of the “Artha” National Programme took place in Colombo yesterday (15). MORE..
India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran
India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran
The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits
Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits
A religious party has quit Israel’s ruling coalition in a dispute over military service, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a razor-thin majority in parliament but still enough political support to secure a potential Gaza ceasefire. MORE..
Youth arrested with smuggled gold worth over Rs. 1 billion at BIA
Youth arrested with smuggled gold worth over Rs. 1 billion at BIA
A 32-year-old Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) upon arrival from Dubai for attempting to smuggle 35 kg of gold into the country, according to the Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
TV Derana wins top honors at Sumathi Awards 2025
TV Derana wins top honors at Sumathi Awards 2025
TV Derana’s ‘Missaka Pawwa’ programme has won the award for Best Documentary Programme at the Sumathi Awards 2025. MORE..
Sri Lankan delegation to visit US this week for tariff talks
Sri Lankan delegation to visit US this week for tariff talks
A Sri Lankan government delegation is scheduled to leave for the United States on Friday (July 18) to negotiate a reduction in the tariffs imposed on Sri Lankan exports to the US, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. MORE..
Tangalle Sub-Inspector produced before court over sexual assault allegations
Tangalle Sub-Inspector produced before court over sexual assault allegations
The Sub-Inspector (SI) of the Tangalle Police, who was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting and threatening a female police officer from the same police station, was produced before the Tangalle Magistrate’s Court today (15). MORE..
SJB secures power in Seethawakapura UC
SJB secures power in Seethawakapura UC
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured power in the Seethawakapura Urban Council, where the opposition held a majority in the 2025 Local Government Elections. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs $15 mln MoU with STEMedical USA for accredited laboratory
Sri Lanka signs $15 mln MoU with STEMedical USA for accredited laboratory
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat between STEMedical of the USA and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) to establish a laboratory with internationally recognised accreditation, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Foreign remittances expected to reach US$ 7 billion by year-end
Foreign remittances expected to reach US$ 7 billion by year-end
During the first six months of 2025 (January to June), a total of 144,379 Sri Lankan migrant workers departed the country for overseas employment, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). MORE..
HRCSL reaffirms state institutions’ legal duty to follow its recommendations
HRCSL reaffirms state institutions’ legal duty to follow its recommendations
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has issued an official statement to all heads of state institutions, reaffirming their legal obligation to implement the commission’s recommendations following its investigations. MORE..
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Syria’s defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt to strengthen laws against shooting of wild elephants
Govt to strengthen laws against shooting of wild elephants
A meeting was held today (15) at the Ministry of Environment with officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, aimed at tightening laws against the shooting of wild elephants. MORE..