Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe resigns as Justice Minister

Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has stepped down from his ministerial position.



Sri Lanka to allow vehicle imports for business and transportation from August 2024

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe announced that permission for vehicle imports will be granted in August 2024.



Sri Lanka President vows to resolve IGP issue, ensure September 21 Election

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the issue regarding the appointment of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) will be resolved within a week through consultation with the Speaker and the Chief Justice.



Sri Lanka women clinch first-ever Asia Cup title with victory over India

Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team won their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title, defeating seven-time champions India by 8 wickets in the final on Sunday (July 28).



Sri Lanka Government Printer completes preliminary printing for Presidential Election

Sri Lanka’s Department of Government Printing has completed all preliminary printing activities for the upcoming Presidential Election and has handed over the necessary documents to the Election Commission.



Sri Lankan Defence Secretary meets Myanmar Prime Minister for bilateral talks

Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne called on the Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC), Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on July 26 at the Prime Minister’s office.



Sri Lankan Police constable suspended for planting drugs during traffic check

A Sri Lankan police constable has been suspended following the circulation of a video on social media showing him trying to arrest a group of youths by placing a drug parcel inside their car during a police traffic check.



European Union renews LTTE ban for six more months

The European Union (EU) has renewed the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another six months, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.



Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor confident of debt repayment and rating upgrade

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, expressed optimism this week about the end of all debt restructuring and the start of debt repayment.



Chamari Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to thrilling win over Pakistan, sets up final against India

Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, scored a crucial fifty to lead her team to a three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second semifinal of the women’s Asia Cup on Friday.



Sri Lanka’s security chiefs instructed to ensure safety during Presidential Election

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, instructed the country’s security chiefs to ensure the security of presidential candidates, citizens, and the entire country during the upcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lankan Prime Minister says President cannot appoint acting IGP

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has clarified that the Sri Lankan President currently has no legal provisions to appoint an Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).



Bonds placed for Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election

Bonds were placed for Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election, scheduled for September 21, 2024, as an independent candidate.



Sri Lanka announces 2024 Presidential Election date

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification announcing the date of the 2024 Presidential Election and the date for the acceptance of nominations.



22% of Sri Lankan households in debt; 14.2% job losses from economic crisis

Around 22% of households in Sri Lanka are in debt because of the recent economic crisis, says the Department of Census and Statistics.



Sri Lanka passes Public Financial Management and Economic Transformation bills

Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed the Public Financial Management Bill and the Economic Transformation Bill today (July 25) with amendments and without a vote.