Sri Lanka awaits positive U.S. tariff decision

Sri Lanka’s Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, stated that Sri Lanka is expected to officially receive a positive response regarding U.S. tariff concessions within the next few days, as a result of discussions held between Sri Lanka and the United States.



Daughter of neurosurgeon arrested for threatening CIABOC official

The 21-year-old daughter of Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe Wijeratne, a consultant neurosurgeon at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, was arrested by the Keselwatta Police this morning (July 7).



Sri Lanka Police rescue four swimmers from drowning at Eththukala beach

Four individuals were rescued from drowning at Eththukala beach after being caught in a strong current and dragged out to sea on the evening of July 6, 2025.



Tiran Alles receives death threats from underworld figure in Dubai

Former Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has reportedly received death threats over the phone from a well-known Sri Lankan underworld gang leader currently residing in Dubai.



Former Senior Civil Servant Bradman Weerakoon passes away

Bradman Weerakoon, a respected former senior civil servant, has passed away at the age of 94, according to family sources.



K. Pushpakumar, alias Iniya Bharathi, arrested by CID

Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP)’s Ampara District Organizer and former Eastern Provincial Councillor, K. Pushpakumar, also known as Iniya Bharathi, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) earlier today (July 6).



457 arrested in Southern Province during special search operation

A total of 457 individuals were arrested during a special search operation carried out last night (July 5) across the Galle, Matara, and Elpitiya police areas in the Southern Province.



Defence Secretary inspects Doppler Weather Radar project in Puttalam

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) made a field visit yesterday (July 5) to the Doppler Weather Radar Network project site in Puttalam.



Mother, daughter among three injured in Kosgama shooting

Three individuals, including a young girl, were injured in a shooting that occurred early this morning (July 6) in the Suduwella area of Kosgama.



Sri Lanka Excise Department exceeds mid-year revenue goal

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has earned Rs. 120.5 billion in revenue during the first six months of this year.



MOD backs special joint operation to ensure community safety

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), extending its full support to the Ministry of Public Security, launched a special joint security operation in the Kadana, Wattala, and Ragama Police areas on the evening of July 4, 2025.



LIOC donates Rs. 100 Million to President’s Fund

The Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has donated Rs. 100 million to the President’s Fund.



Beira Lake seaplane operations enter new chapter

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired an important meeting at the Ministry of Defence on Thursday (July 3) to discuss the reintroduction of Beira Lake as a water aerodrome, an initiative poised to bring renewed vitality to Sri Lanka’s tourism and domestic aviation sectors.



Sajith slams IMF deal, says people paying the price

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is placing a heavy burden on the people.



Sri Lanka launches ‘Praja Shakthi’ to boost rural empowerment

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that no matter how much economic growth is recorded in statistics, it becomes meaningless if the benefits do not reach the rural population.



Sri Lanka court case confirms Police must disclose complaints to summoned individuals

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka yesterday (July 3) that the Acting Inspector General of Police had issued a circular to all police stations across the country, outlining the proper procedure for informing individuals about the contents of complaints made against them when they are summoned to an institution to provide a statement regarding a particular incident.