IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic reforms, warns of rising global risks

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, the IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited Colombo from July 21 to 25, 2025.



Sri Lanka President to undertake state visit to Maldives from July 28

President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will embark on a State Visit to the Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025, at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.



Sri Lanka Police Sergeants caught hunting deer in Wildlife Sanctuary

A group of youths in the Heenuggala area of Makulugaswewa have reportedly apprehended two police sergeants and another individual, along with a dead axis deer, allegedly hunted with the help of a civilian, according to the Galgamuwa Wildlife Office.



Canadian man arrested at BIA with illegal drugs worth Rs. 400 Million

A 52-year-old Canadian man was arrested this morning (July 25) by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling a large quantity of illegal drugs.



IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress ahead of fifth review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized Sri Lanka’s continued economic progress as the country prepares for its fifth review under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.



Sri Lanka President prioritizes wild elephant protection and rural community safety

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a discussion yesterday afternoon (July 24) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo with relevant ministers and officials regarding the protection of wild elephants and the safeguarding of rural communities’ daily lives.



Dehiwala shooting suspect killed in STF shootout in Kahathuduwa

The gunman who carried out a targeted shooting near the Dehiwala Railway Station around 11:00 AM on July 18, 2025, was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force (STF) early this morning (July 25).



Police Sub-Inspector arrested for Rs. 100,000 bribe

A Sub-Inspector attached to the Kompannavidiya Police Station has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 100,000.



Rohitha’s son-in-law remanded, Jagath’s son granted bail in vehicle case

Dhanushka Weerakkody, the son-in-law of Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena, was remanded until August 1, 2025, over a case involving an illegally assembled vehicle.



Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s son-in-law appears in court over controversial jeep case

Dhanushka Weerakkody, the son-in-law of Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena, appeared before the Matugama Magistrate’s Court today (July 24) in connection with an ongoing investigation into a controversial vehicle transaction.



Supreme Court orders USD 1 Billion compensation for MV X-Press Pearl disaster

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the shipping company responsible for the MV X-Press Pearl to pay USD 1 billion in compensation to the Sri Lankan government for the environmental and economic damage caused by the ship’s fire and sinking off the western coast in 2021.



Failed shooting targeting health officer in Dehiwala

An attempted shooting targeting a health administration officer near the S. De S. Jayasinghe Stadium in Dehiwala failed this morning (July 24) around 9:15 AM, according to police.



SJB’s Lasantha Wickramasekara elected Chairman of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha

Lasantha Wickramasekara, a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha.



20 elephants under treatment as organized killings spark alarm in Sri Lanka

The Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka states that wildlife officers are currently treating 20 elephants across the country that are injured or disabled.



Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter given ultimatum by Police

If Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter does not surrender to the police within the next few days, an order will be obtained to confiscate her property, police say.



Hrithik Roshan to attend grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will visit Sri Lanka to take part in the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025.