Sri Lanka records over 1.3 Million tourist arrivals so far in 2025

The total number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has exceeded 1.3 million.



Justice Preethi Padman Surasena sworn in as Sri Lanka’s 49th Chief Justice

Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, the most senior Supreme Court Justice, was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Sri Lanka this morning (July 27) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Sri Lanka revives largest roofing tile factory in Mahiyanganaya

A major step has been taken to revive one of Sri Lanka’s largest state-owned industrial assets, as officials conducted a field visit yesterday (July 25) to the roofing tile manufacturing factory in Mahiyanganaya.



Sri Lanka President holds talks with U.S. trade representative on tariff reductions

A virtual discussion was held yesterday evening (July 25) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, focusing on reducing trade tariffs proposed to be imposed on Sri Lankan exports.



Brigadier Franklin Joseph assumes duties as Sri Lanka Defence Ministry Spokesman

Brigadier Franklin Joseph USP officially assumed duties as the new Director of Media and Spokesman for the Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka on July 22, 2025.



Sri Lanka slashes driver’s license software contract by Rs. 156 Million

The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation in Sri Lanka has announced that the contract for maintaining the driver’s license printing software has been reduced by Rs. 156 million.



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.



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.



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.