Sri Lanka targets 7-8% economic growth with support from IT and electronics sectors

Newly appointed Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando met Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (July 1).

Bus fares in Sri Lanka will increase by 12% from July 6, 2026 with the minimum fare rising from Rs. 30 to Rs. 34.

Sri Lanka’s Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has certified two new laws on VAT changes and mediation of civil and commercial disputes.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the CID investigation into former State Intelligence Service Chief Suresh Sallay must remain with the current CID Director.

Retired Major General Suresh Sallay has decided to end his hunger strike while in CID custody over the Easter Sunday attacks investigation.

Sri Lanka’s former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was questioned today (July 1) by the Presidential Commission investigating coal transactions.

The IMF says Sri Lanka must stay on its reform path as new external pressures affect the economy.

Sri Lanka will begin a three-day dengue prevention program tomorrow (July 2) as dengue cases have risen to 55,406.

The Inland Revenue Department in Sri Lanka says it has collected Rs. 1,255 billion in tax revenue so far this year.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to strengthen disaster preparedness as the country faces possible impacts from El Niño.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Vice Admiral Damian Fernando as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Former National Lotteries Board Chairperson Shyamila Perera was arrested today (June 30) over corruption allegations linked to contract appointments.

Viraj Wickramanayake, the head of Mr Kottu Grand (Pvt) Ltd., has been arrested by Maharagama Police over an assault complaint.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias “Pillayan”, was remanded until July 13, 2026 over investigations into five murders in the Eastern Province.

Police have seized five high-powered motorcycles and arrested a suspect during a raid in Hokandara.