The international travel ban imposed on former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Ajith Nivard Cabraal, has been extended until October 26.

The issuing of fuel under the National Fuel Pass with QR Code system which had been previously planned to be implemented at filling stations across Sri Lanka from today (July 25) is further delayed.

Refuelling vehicles according to the QR code system under the National Fuel Pass along with the last digit of the vehicle registration number will start today (July 25), the Power and Energy Ministry said.

A new circular issued regarding restricting the calling of officers to government offices in Sri Lanka.

A rights group documenting alleged abuses in Sri Lanka has filed a criminal complaint with Singapore’s attorney general, seeking the arrest of Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his role in the South Asian nation’s decades-long civil war.

The United Kingdom (UK) will continue to support Sri Lanka, UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad said yesterday (July 23).

Assorted gemstones totaling 1,746 pieces worth 9.43 million Indian rupees were seized at the airport in Chennai and a Sri Lankan national was arrested in this connection, the Indian customs department said.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a three-member committee to conduct an Investigation immediately into the bribery allegation against former minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and to submit a report.

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says the predawn military raid at the Galle Face Green protest site on Friday (July 22) sends a “chilling message” to peaceful protesters.

The Council of the European Union (EU) in a strongly worded statement on yesterday (July 22) said that the EU expects the new Government of Sri Lanka to work in full compliance with its GSP+ commitments.

Extraordinary gazette notification issued today (July 22) announcing Wajira Abeywardena as a national list MP of United National Party (UNP).

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said she met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to express her grave concern over the unnecessary and deeply troubling escalation of violence against protesters overnight.

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered Sri Lanka’s new president his support on Friday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the Indian Ocean island grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades.

Nine protesters including Attorney-at-law Nuwan Bopage arrested at the Galle Face were granted bail after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Two deaths were reported in fuel queues in Sri Lanka today (July 22) from Kinniya and Mathugama areas.