Youth killed in shooting at Keselwatta in Colombo

A 20-year-old person was killed in a shooting incident in the Martis Lane area of Keselwatta in Colombo this afternoon (July 30), Police said.



Crisis-hit Sri Lanka invites Japan to resume investment

Sri Lanka on Saturday invited Japan to resume investment in projects including power, roads and ports as the Japanese foreign minister wrapped up the first high-level visit to the crisis-hit country in nearly four years.



14 injured in bus accident in Galahitiya

At least 14 passengers were injured and hospitalised due to a road accident involving a private passenger bus in the Galahitiya area in Rakwana this morning (July 30).



Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka – Nirmala Sitharaman

As a large creditor to Sri Lanka, China is welcome to join the effort steered by Japan, India and France to help the island nation cope with its debt distress, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.



Two persons, including a Russian national, died in a motor accident in Ududumbara

Two people including a foreigner lost their lives while two others sustained injuries in a motor accident that took place at Meemure in Ududumbara today (July 29).



Japanese Foreign Minister discusses cooperation and regional stability with Sri Lanka President

Foreign Minister of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa paid a courtesy call to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo today (July 29).



Four assistant health workers remanded over death of patient at National Institute of Mental Health

Four assistant health workers, who were arrested over the death of a patient at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Mulleriyawa, have been remanded until August 10.



French President Emmanuel Macron pledges strong support for debt restructuring in Sri Lanka

French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Sri Lanka on Friday (July 28), following his trip to the South Pacific Region.



Kotelawala Defence University Wing to be set up in Kurunegala

Work in progress to set up another General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Wing at the Kurunegala District, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne reiterated on Friday (July 28).



Two health workers of National Institute of Mental Health arrested over patient’s death

Two assistant health workers of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Mulleriyawa have been arrested this evening (July 28) over the death of a patient.



China’s top option for next naval base is Sri Lanka – report

Sri Lanka tops the list of nations that may host a Chinese naval base in the coming years as Beijing seeks to expand its maritime capabilities, according to a new report.



Sri Lanka Government plans to map all roads belonging to Local Government bodies by 2025

All roads maintained by Sri Lanka’s local government bodies will be mapped by 2025, State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Janaka Wakkumbura said on Thursday (July 27).



Kuwait executes 5 prisoners, including Sri Lankan drug dealer

Kuwait said Thursday it executed five prisoners, including a convicted drug dealer from Sri Lanka and an inmate convicted over the bombing of a Shiite mosque in 2015 that killed 27 people and was claimed by the Islamic State group.



Ban imposed on five organizations following Easter Sunday attacks, lifted

Sri Lanka Government has lifted the ban imposed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) on 5 of the 11 organizations that were banned following the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.



Prices of school bags and shoes reduced by 10%

The prices of local school bags and shoes have been reduced by 10%, manufacturers told Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today (July 27).



Wasantha Mudalige arrested

Former Convenor of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige was arrested in Borella by the Cinnamon Garden Police today (July 27).