Sujeewa provides statement to CID over illegally assembled vehicle

MP Sujeewaea Senasinghe today said he was called before the CID following a request by him to provide a statement on alleged illegal assembling of a vehicle.

Marikkar replaces Ajith P. Perera in Parliament committee

Opposition MP S.M. Marikkar was appointed Chairman of Sectoral Overnight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development today, the Parliament Media Unit confirmed.

GovPay crosses 50 organisations, collects Rs. 65.62 mn in government revenue

GovPay has processed 7,024 transactions, collecting a total of Rs. 65.62 million in government revenue via seamless, secure digital payments since it was launched on 7 February 2025, the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said.

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin ’’talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening.’’

Three officials arrested over illegal vehicle registration

Three officials, including a former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Motor Traffic, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with the illegal registration of a vehicle.

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi, fondly called ‘Abhinaya Saraswathi’, passes away at 87

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed away on Monday following age-related illness. Saroja breathed her last at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87.

Rajitha files anticipatory bail application

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking release prior to any attempt by the Bribery Commission to arrest him.

Colombo Mayor’s dance act goes viral

The participation of Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar in a traditional Japanese dance at a public function has become one of the most sought after stories in social media.

Aviation authority says Boeing fuel switches are safe during crash probe

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes are safe, following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in June.

Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he promised.

Duminda Dissanayake released on bail

The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of former Minister Duminda Dissanayake on bail in connection with a case in which he was arrested and remanded for the alleged possession of a gold-plated firearm.

Writ petition challenging Commissioner Sarangika’s conduct at Seethawaka PS dismissed

A writ petition filed seeking an interim order to prevent the respondents, including Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara, from conducting a secret vote for the election of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha was today dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

Chelsea stun Paris Saint Germain to win FIFA Club World Cup

Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro have led Chelsea to an incredible 3-0 demolition of European champions Paris Saint Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final in New York.

Small plane crashes after takeoff at London Southend Airport

A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday at London Southend Airport, which was closed until further notice, officials and witnesses said. No information on any casualties was immediately available. The plane operated by Zeusch Aviation in the Netherlands had flown from Athens, Greece, to Pula, Croatia, on Sunday before heading to Southend. It was due to return to Lelystad, Netherlands, on Sunday evening.

Fatal road accidents rise sharply in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in fatal road accidents in the first half of 2025, with police statistics showing 1,274 fatal crashes resulting in 1,351 deaths between January 1 and July.

Plan goes awry with Nigeria, South Sudan throws open gate

Sri Lanka’s plan to purchase fuel from Nigeria has gone awry because of restrictions in crude oil imports in that country and prior registration requirement for refined products deals, Daily Mirror learns.

Adani, Sri Lankan authorities to be entangled in legal wrangle ?

India’s Adani Green Energy and the government authorities are poised to be involved in a legal wrangle over the reimbursement of initial expenses made by the company before it withdrew from the renewable energy projects in Sri Lanka.

SL woman trying to smuggle in Rs.4.9 Mn worth cigarettes nabbed at BIA

A Sri Lankan woman trying to smuggle in foreign cigarettes worth Rs.4.9 million concealed in her baggage was arrested by the Police at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Ex-Malaysian Premier Mahathir hospitalized due to fatigue days after 100th birthday

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was hospitalized due to fatigue, his office announced on Sunday, just days after his 100th birthday on Thursday.

Wimal Weerawansa alleges e-NIC tender handed over to Indian firm, Raising data security concerns

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has alleged that the ‘Punarudaya’ government has handed over the tender to develop Sri Lanka’s electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) system to an Indian non-profit company, raising serious concerns over national data security.

CBSL to launch ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ tomorrow

The Financial Consumer Relations Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from July 14 to July 18, 2025 under the

‘I am free from today’: Assam man celebrates divorce by bathing in 40 litres of milk

“I am free from today,” said Manik Ali as he bizarrely celebrated his divorce, now a viral moment on the Internet. Ali bathed in 40 litres of milk and announced that he was free from his wife, who allegedly eloped with her lover twice.

Two killed in motorcycle-bus collision

Two men were killed when a motorcycle collided head-on against a private bus at Mallehewa on the Meerigama-Pasyala main road this morning.

UNDP to support in building effective public service

The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Azusa Kubota affirmed that the UNDP will support the Sri Lankan government’s ongoing initiatives

Piyumi Hansamali’s son arrested over assault in Rajagiriya

The Welikada Police have arrested the son of popular model Piyumi Hansamali over an assault incident reported in the Kalapaluwawa area of Rajagiriya.

US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

The US attorney general has ordered charges to be dropped against a doctor accused of destroying Covid-19 vaccines worth $28,000 (£20,742), distributing fake vaccination record cards, and giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine at their parents’ request.

Mother of Ishara Sewwandi dies in custody

The mother of Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has died while in remand custody at Welikada Prison.

Fire destroys tourist resort under construction in Ella

A tourist resort under construction in the Kandekumbura area in Ella was destroyed by a fire, police said.

Worker remittances rise 22% in June

Sri Lankans working overseas sent home USD 635.7 million in remittances during June 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

EU and Mexico criticise Trump’s proposed 30% tariff

The European Union (EU) and Mexico have expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% tariffs on their imports from 1 August.