Missing repeater firearm recovered at Negombo Prison

The repeater firearm that went missing following the recent clash at Negombo Prison has been recovered, the Department of Prisons said.

5,000 kidney patients stuck in surgery queue

More than 5,000 patients are currently awaiting kidney stone removal surgeries in Sri Lanka due to the high demand for treatment and limitations in healthcare facilities, health authorities said.

US$2.5 Mn loan repayment loss a definite cybercrime and theft: COPF chief

Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva told Parliament today that the loss of US$2.5 million during the repayment of a loan to Export Finance Ltd., Australia, was a clear case of cybercrime and theft.

Intermittent rain, dense fog disrupt traffic in Central Hills

Intermittent rain and dense fog have affected the western slopes of the Central Hills, disrupting traffic and reducing visibility on several main roads, police said.

Factory fire kills at least 28 in China’s ’shoe capital’

A fire at a shoe factory in the south-eastern Chinese city of Jinjiang has killed at least 28 people, according to the state news agency.

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a ‌three-week-old ceasefire.

Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68. She passed away in the early hours of Friday (July 10) while receiving treatment for an illness at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila.

France beat Morocco 2-0 to enter FIFA World Cup semi-finals

Kylian Mbappe overcame a first-half penalty miss to lead France into a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final, beating Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16 at the Boston Stadium.

Navy seizes over 60,000 illegal sea cucumbers, arrests 26 in Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized more than 60,000 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and arrested 26 suspects during a special operation in the South Bar area off Mannar today (9).

World Cup Quarter-finals Set! Eight Teams, Four Blockbuster Battles

Eight teams remain. Four matches await. Only four will reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.

Conjoined twins successfully separated at Peradeniya

A landmark surgery that successfully separated five-year-old conjoined twins has been hailed as a major achievement in Sri Lanka’s medical history, while also reigniting debate over the capabilities and challenges of the country’s public healthcare system.

CAA raids Colombo–Jaffna train restaurant over overpriced bottled water

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided the restaurant compartment of the Colombo–Jaffna express train after uncovering the sale of bottled drinking water above the marked retail price.

GMOA warns of misleading social media post

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned the public about a fake and misleading post targeting the association that is circulating on social media and messaging platforms.

2,498 qualify for South Korean jobs

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced the release of the results of the Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT), with 2,498 applicants qualifying for employment in South Korea.

Public Security Ministry Secretary fined Rs. 2,500 over 2023 road accident

The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ravi Seneviratne, was today (9) fined Rs. 2,500 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with a 2023 road accident in Wellawatta.

Navy seizes smuggled pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, has seized a consignment of smuggled pharmaceuticals and cosmetic items during a joint search operation at Sinnapadu beach in Puttalam on July 8.

Bonnie Tyler, known for hit song ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies age 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits such as “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at the age of 75, according to a statement on her website and social media accounts on Thursday.

Gunshots account for 14 of 24 deaths in Negombo Prison clash

Post-mortem examinations into the deaths of prison officers killed during the recent violence at Negombo Prison have revealed that they were subjected to brutal physical assaults.

CEA urges responsible waste disposal at Kataragama Festival

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged devotees attending the 2026 Kataragama Esala Festival to dispose of waste responsibly and help protect the environment in the sacred city and surrounding areas.

New Chairman and members appointed to Public Service Commission

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission.

Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

At least 600 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have died from Ebola, as the number of confirmed cases of the illness rose to 1,759, according to government data.

National early childhood care week from July 14

The Women and Child Affairs Ministry will mark the National Week on Early Childhood Care and Development from July 14 to 20, with a series of islandwide programmes aimed at promoting the healthy growth and well-being of young children.

Second reading of Money Laundering Amendment Bill approved by two-thirds majority

The second reading of the Money Laundering Amendment Bill was approved by a majority of 152 votes in Parliament today.

Mulgampola railway crossing to close for repairs from July 10 to 13

The Mulgampola (Randon Hills) railway crossing between Kandy and Peradeniya railway stations will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from Friday evening to Monday morning to facilitate essential repair work, the Railways Department said.

Tilvin wins copyright case against Wimal

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, affirming that he infringed the copyright of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva by reproducing the book titled ’Neththa Venuwata Aththa’.

Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game

FIFA refereeing chief ‌Pierluigi Collina has defended the officiating in Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World ⁠Cup round of ⁠16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence.

Eight Colombo PHIs contract Dengue

Eight Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) attached to the Colombo District, who are actively engaged in dengue control operations, have contracted dengue, the Public Health Inspectors’ Association said.

Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says

Germany has recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related ​deaths so far this year, ‌most of them in late June when weekly average temperatures far exceeded ​20 degrees Celsius, the Robert ​Koch Institute (RKI) for public health ⁠said on Thursday.

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

China and Taiwan were bracing for possibly the most destructive tropical storm in years as Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan ​on Thursday, with winds near 200 kph (124 mph), and as parts of China were still reeling from Typhoon Maysak.

Amnesty International says Israel ‘wiping out families’ in Lebanon

The London-based rights group has accused Israel of “wiping out families” in its attacks on Lebanon, and called for the attacks to be treated as “war crimes”.