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.

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

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.

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.

The Kaduruwela Quazi Court judge and a court clerk were arrested today (July 4) by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with a bribery case.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has raised serious concerns about the growing threat faced by Sri Lanka’s local industries due to tax-free imports entering the country through online platforms.

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was taken into custody this morning (July 4) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over corruption charges.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka’s positive economic progress under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, while calling for continued reforms and careful risk management to ensure long-term stability.

A special telephone number has been introduced to report dengue breeding sites within the Colombo Municipal area.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 3) dismissed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition seeking to quash the money laundering case filed against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged gifts received from conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.

A 45-year-old man was shot dead on the night of July 3, 2025, in the Batuwatta area of Ragama, according to Sri Lanka Police.

A special District Development Committee meeting was held yesterday (July 2) at the Batticaloa District Secretariat to address long-standing issues in public transport and highways in the district.

Two suspects were arrested by police officers at midday today (July 3) after attempting to flee from a roadblock near Lellama, in the Dungalpitiya Police Division.

A tense situation broke out in Kahawatta this afternoon following the funeral of 22-year-old Imantha Suranjana, who was recently shot dead.

The newly appointed Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the United States of America in Colombo, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (July 3) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand custody of a suspect, Maddumage Dhanushka Nuwan Gunaratna, until July 8, 2025.