Supreme Court orders USD 1 Billion compensation for MV X-Press Pearl disaster

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the shipping company responsible for the MV X-Press Pearl to pay USD 1 billion in compensation to the Sri Lankan government for the environmental and economic damage caused by the ship’s fire and sinking off the western coast in 2021.



Failed shooting targeting health officer in Dehiwala

An attempted shooting targeting a health administration officer near the S. De S. Jayasinghe Stadium in Dehiwala failed this morning (July 24) around 9:15 AM, according to police.



SJB’s Lasantha Wickramasekara elected Chairman of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha

Lasantha Wickramasekara, a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha.



20 elephants under treatment as organized killings spark alarm in Sri Lanka

The Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka states that wildlife officers are currently treating 20 elephants across the country that are injured or disabled.



Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter given ultimatum by Police

If Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s daughter does not surrender to the police within the next few days, an order will be obtained to confiscate her property, police say.



Hrithik Roshan to attend grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will visit Sri Lanka to take part in the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025.



Sri Lanka President launches high-level probe into SriLankan Airlines and Aviation corruption

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to look into serious allegations of fraud, corruption, and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited.



Supreme Court rules 2022 emergency laws unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (July 23) ruled that the emergency regulations imposed across the country under the Public Security Ordinance by then Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe on July 17, 2022, to control ‘Aragalaya’ protestors, violated fundamental human rights.



President pays final respects to late Sri Dhammadassi Anunayake thero

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Most Venerable Anamaduwa Sri Dhammadassi Anunayake Thero last night (July 22).



Sri Lanka Prime Minister calls for innovation-friendly regulations in digital health

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Tuesday (July 22) underscored the urgent need for regulatory frameworks that promote innovation in digital technology while ensuring safety, data privacy, and ethical standards.



Sri Lanka President orders urgent measures to prevent medicine shortages

A key discussion on improving Sri Lanka’s medicine supply process was held this afternoon (July 22) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Pakistan Army Chief of General Staff meets Sri Lankan Defence Leaders

The Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army, Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka today (July 22), during which he paid courtesy calls on Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on separate occasions.



Six wild elephants found dead in Sri Lanka – poaching suspected

The remains of at least three wild elephants, including a tusker whose tusks had been removed, were found recently in the Digampathaha area of the Inamaluwa Forest Reserve.



Shan Yahampath arrested by Bribery Commission

Shan Yahampath Gunaratne, the former personal secretary to the former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Canadian woman arrested with Rs. 181 Million worth of hashish

A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested early this morning (July 22) at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle hashish into Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka Police Chief found guilty of misconduct and abuse of power

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu Tennakoon, the head of the Sri Lanka Police, has been found guilty of all allegations related to misconduct and gross abuse of power by a constitutionally appointed Committee of Inquiry.