Navy joins dengue prevention drive for third consecutive day

The Sri Lanka Navy has continued its support for the national dengue prevention campaign for the third consecutive day, joining efforts to strengthen the ’’Towards a Dengue-Free Colombo’’ initiative.

Three platforms reopened at Colombo Fort after train derailment

Three of the four platforms blocked following a train derailment at the Colombo Fort Railway Station have now been reopened after the affected train was rerouted and moved to Maradana Railway Station, railway authorities said.

Committee appointed to probe Negombo prison unrest

The government has appointed a three-member Committee of Inquiry to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the unrest that erupted at Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6.

CSE extends decline as cautious investors await earnings season

The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its downward movement on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices closing lower as investors remained cautious ahead of the upcoming quarterly earnings season. The market opened on a negative note and gradually moved lower throughout the session, with subdued turnover and share volumes reflecting limited investor participation and a lack of strong market conviction.

Minister visits injured prison officers and inmates at National Hospital

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today visited the National Hospital of Sri Lanka to review the condition of those injured in the recent unrest at the Negombo Prison.

Indonesia, India announce long-range missile deal

India will supply Indonesia with long-range missiles, an Indian official said on Tuesday (Jul 7) as their leaders agreed to deepen ties in defence, critical minerals and other areas.

Train derails at Colombo Fort, disrupting rail services

A train scheduled to depart from Colombo Fort Railway Station for Rambukkana at 4.45 p.m. derailed at around 4.50 p.m. today while approaching its designated platform.

Officer opened fire to prevent prison breach, says Acting Prisons Chief

Acting Commissioner General of Prisons Prasad Hemantha Kumara has defended the actions of an officer seen opening fire through a gate during the recent unrest at Negombo Prison, saying the officer acted to prevent a catastrophic prison breach and protect prison officers trapped inside.

No prior intelligence received on Negombo Prison violence: Prisons Chief

Authorities had received no prior intelligence indicating that a violent incident was likely to occur at Negombo Prison, Acting Commissioner General of Prisons Prasad Hemantha Kumara has confirmed, as multiple investigations continue into the deadly unrest.

Kerawalapitiya industrial zone road left in disrepair despite strategic importance

The main access road leading from the Kerawalapitiya Expressway exit to the Elakanda Junction, which serves the Kerawalapitiya Industrial Estate, has fallen into a state of disrepair, with residents and businesses alleging that no government has taken steps to properly maintain it.

Thalatha calls for Harshana’s resignation over Negombo prison clash

Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara should resign from his post to show that he is taking responsibility for his actions, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala said.

Prisons Dept. pays tribute to seven officers killed in Negombo Prison unrest

The Department of Prisons has paid tribute to the seven prison officers who lost their lives during the recent unrest at Negombo Prison, describing them as ’’heroes who sacrificed their lives in duty.’’

Namal-led group launches “A Team – Next Wave”

Opposition MPs Namal Rajapaksa, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Anuradha Jayaratne, D. V. Chanaka and Chanaka Madugoda on Tuesday launched a new political platform titled “A Team – Next Wave”, saying it aims to unite opposition voices both inside and outside Parliament.

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes

Ukraine’s president plans to use the Nato meeting in Turkey to urge Kyiv’s allies to deliver the air defence systems it urgently needs to protect it from escalating Russian attacks.

Namal’s Krrish deal case fixed for trial

The controversial Krrish deal case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was today fixed for trial by the Colombo High Court.

Rs. 1 mn compensation for patients who lost eyesight during Keheliya’s tenure

The Government has decided to pay compensation of Rs. 1 million each to four patients who lost their eyesight or suffered vision impairment following eye surgeries after the use of Prednisolone Acetate eye drops at government hospitals during the tenure of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

Peradeniya University added to Kandy wastewater project

The Government has approved the expansion of the Kandy Urban Wastewater Management Project to include the premises of the University of Peradeniya.

Rohana Randombage appointed Director General of Sustainable Energy Authority

Chartered Engineer Rohana Randombage has been appointed as the new Director General of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Rewrites Record Books

Australia’s seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title capped a record-breaking 2026 tournament, with players and teams setting new milestones throughout the biggest edition in the event’s history.

Cabinet approves VMS for 1,500 fishing vessels

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to expand the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to cover around 1,500 multi-day and one-day fishing vessels operating in Sri Lanka.

Pilot bus sector clustering programme approved

The Government has approved a pilot programme to introduce a bus sector clustering system to improve public transport services and address existing issues in the bus sector.

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died in India after battling an illness. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in India for some time.

Kananathan congratulates Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on electoral victory

Former diplomat Ambassador Kananathan, who has maintained a close and long-standing relationship with Ethiopian Prime Minister and Chairman of the Prosperity Party Dr. Abiy Ahmed, has extended his heartfelt congratulations following the Prosperity Party’s decisive victory in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections.

SLPP urges Sajith to unite democratic parties against judge retirement extension

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has called on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to convene a meeting of all democratic political parties to oppose the government’s reported move to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court judges.

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the French president did not hear ​the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ​soon afterwards.

China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

A court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for taking more than 2.2bn yuan ($325m; £243m) in bribes over 30 years.

Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials.

734 inmates transfered to other prisons: Minister

A total of 734 inmates, who were involved in the clash at the Negombo prison have been transfered to other prisons, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said today.

Parliament to take up debate on prison clash today

Parliament is to take up a debate on the Negombo prison clashes today from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today.

Court of Appeal upholds death sentence in Galle electrocution murder case

The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and death sentence imposed on a man found guilty of murdering his neighbour by electrocuting him with illegally connected live electrical wires surrounding his property in Galle.