Sri Lanka faces shortage of police officers: Minister

Sri Lanka is currently facing a shortage of police officers, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Abdul Wazeeth sworn in as MP

Abdul Wazeeth was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne a short while ago.

Presidential Secretariat declines to disclose names of media division officials under RTI

The Presidential Secretariat has informed social activist Anuruddha Bandara that the names of officials attached to the Presidential Media Division cannot be disclosed.

Mulder reveals reasons why he left Lara's record untouched

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder said it is ’’exactly the way it should be’’ for Brian Lara to hold on to his record for the highest individual score in a Test innings.

Right to Information laws are crucial for combating corruption - CA

In another judgment broadening the scope of the applicability of the Right to Information Act, the Court of Appeal recently held that, in the modern era, Right to Information laws are crucial for combating corruption by increasing transparency and accountability within public institutions.

Know if your vehicle is blacklisted

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) and the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund (VETTF) have introduced a web portal that enables vehicle owners to check whether their vehicles have been blacklisted a service designed to improve transparency and enforce emission regulations.

Trump delays tariffs on 14 countries until August

President Donald Trump says he has delayed imposing higher tariffs on goods entering the US from 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea.

Johan Peiris returns after conquering seven summits

Renowned Sri Lankan mountaineer Johan Peiris, who successfully climbed the highest peaks on all seven continents, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning after conquering his final summit, Mount Denali in Alaska, North America.

Tusker Bhathiya critical

A team of wildlife conservators grappling to save the life of the tusker in Maho wildlife zone popularly known as “Bhathiya” said the jumbo was in a precarious condition.

Underworld crimes continue to rock govt.

Sri Lanka’s law enforcement authorities have intensified large-scale joint search operations across the country in response to a sharp rise in drug trafficking, underworld violence and gun-related crimes, the Daily Mirror learns.

Cement demand climbs to 4.7mn MT

But industry faces headwinds, says Tokyo Cement

NTC pushes digital shift with transit cards, Google Maps despite audit heat

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is advancing its plans to modernise Sri Lanka’s public transport system by introducing a prepaid transit card and integrating bus routes into Google Maps.

Potential Trump tariffs could trigger 50,000 job losses initially, warns FTZMA

Sri Lanka’s economy is bracing for a potential shockwave, as the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA) warns that the proposed tariffs by President Donald Trump could lead to a loss of approximately 50,000 jobs in the initial stages and render the nation uncompetitive in the South and Southeast Asian region.

Wimal to release song in response to attacks on Palestine, Iran

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa is set to release a new song he has written in response to the recent airstrikes on Iran and the ongoing violence against Palestinians.

Politics and Egos plague Sri Lanka Rugby: Murcott

When Richard Murcott, 42, moved to Germany, he believed his days on the rugby sidelines were behind him. Having previously coached in Sri Lanka and Dubai, the veteran coach was ready to step away from the game and settle into a quieter life — tending to his dogs and leaving the whistle behind. But fate had other plans.

Govt. will have to subject itself to a probe to find truth over Easter Sunday attacks: Prez

The government will have to subject itself to a probe (Rajayata Rajayama Parikshanayakata Bajanaya karanna wenawa) to uncover the truth behind Easter Sunday attacks, and it is a challenging task, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

IRD seeks to tax non-resident service providers who surpass Rs. 60 million yearly threshold

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that all non-resident persons who provide services to customers in Sri Lanka through electronic platforms must register for Value Added Tax (VAT) if their earnings exceed a specified limit.

IRD Deputy Commissioner arrested for soliciting bribe

An Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Deputy Commissioner has been arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from a businessman.

CSE slides as investors await USA tariff decision

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a negative note. As the new week commenced, the market experienced a decline, with investors engaging in profit-taking throughout the session.

Digital services that will be taxed 18% VAT announced

A gazette notification has been issued announcing the list of digital services on which an 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) will be imposed with effect from October 01, 2025.

Sri Lanka, Belgium hold talks to boost port cooperation

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI), organised a two-day fact-finding visit for a delegation from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on June 23 and 24.

Expect more severe delays if Govt. doesn’t update e-commerce tax rules: Advocata

Sri Lankan consumers and businesses making purchases from overseas online services could face further delays unless the government updates the country’s outdated e-commerce tax rules, the Advocata Institute has warned.

Mujibur Rahman to be probed on container release affair?

The Crimes Investigations Department (CID ) is expected to summon Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) Member of Parliament, Mujibur Rahman, to record a statement on the scam of releasing red-labelled containers.

Underworld was well-under control under Deshabandu: SB

Former Minister S.B. Dissanayake said underwold activities in the country vanished soon after Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon assumed duities.

Supreme Court informed of possible settlement in KDU MBBS admission petition

The Supreme Court was informed by the relevant parties that the Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the decision not to admit local students to the MBBS degree programme at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) may be settled, as the university has now opened admissions to local students.

Doctor Maheshi’s daughter remanded

Hemali Anithra Wijerathna, daughter of Dr. Maheshi was ordered to be remanded till July 9 on charges of issuing death threats to the Assistant Director and an investigating officer of the Bribery Commission, following the conclusion of a court case involving Dr. Maheshi.

Dasun Shanaka, Karunaratne return for Bangladesh T20Is

Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh, marking the return of former captain Dasun Shanaka and all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne to the national T20 setup.

Power and Energy Ministry to auction its luxury vehicles

The Power and Energy Ministry has called for tenders to auction fourteen luxury vehicles including six Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.

Duminda Dissanayake further remanded

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake was today (07) further remanded until July 15 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with the case involving the recent discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle.

ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as its new CEO

Indian media mogul Sanjog Gupta was on Monday (July 7) named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council (ICC) following an elaborate recruitment process which began in March this year.