US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

The US has added several major firms from China including technology giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD to a list of companies said to have ties with the Chinese military.

Sri Lankans borrow more for survival

Sri Lankans have increasingly turned to personal and consumption-related borrowing over the past two years, with personal loans recording a sharp 35 per cent increase between December 2024 and March 2026, the latest data show.

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Trump says US will declare ‘total victory’ over Iran within two weeks

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will declare “total victory” over Iran in the next two weeks, just hours after Tehran and Israel agreed to halt their latest escalation, Qazinform News Agency cites Anadolu Agency.

CID officers summoned by HRCSL over Suresh Sallay investigation

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to appear before the commission this week to provide clarifications regarding the ongoing investigation into the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay.

Key player misses out as West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka

The West Indies have named a 15-player squad for their upcoming three-game T20I series at home against Sri Lanka.

Two killed in train-three-wheeler collision near Kadana

Two people were killed when a three-wheeler collided with the Muthukumari Express train near the Kadana railway station this morning.

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men’s referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and is currently in Turkey.

Rain hands Sri Lanka 1-0 ODI series win over West Indies

The third and final One-Day International (ODI) between West Indies cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Monday after persistent rain rendered the outfield unplayable, handing Sri Lanka a 1-0 series victory.

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other, after the two countries exchanged fire for the first time since April’s truce.

Kelani Valley railway line ticket system out of service

Due to a sudden outage in the newly introduced train ticketing system on the Kelani Valley railway line, tickets will not be issued to passengers travelling on morning train services today, the Railways Department said.

Suresh Sallay still refuses food, now on saline: Wife

Manori Sallay, the spouse of former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay said that her husband was still refusing to take food at the hospital.

Police remove satyagraha tent against Sallay’s detention

The Police today removed a makeshift hut set up by several opposition political parties that staged a satyagraha near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo this morning, condemning the inhumane and unjust treatment of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay.

Ten injured in bus crash near Pinnaduwa Interchange on Southern Expressway

About ten passengers were injured in a road accident that occurred near the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in the Galle area this evening (08).

At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.

Over 70,000 premises inspected on first day of national dengue control drive

More than 70,000 premises were inspected on the first day of the three-day special national dengue mosquito control programme launched by the Health and Mass Media Ministry.

A/L exam to begin on August 10; Grade 5 scholarship exam on August 9

The Examinations Department has announced the dates for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination and the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

Women Parliamentarians review progress of probe into Anuradhapura child abuse case

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations related to the case concerning the abuse of a girl in the Anuradhapura area are conducted strictly in accordance with court orders.

Three elephant corridors cleared to reduce human-elephant conflict

The government has cleared three major elephant corridors that had been blocked for years as part of a national programme aimed at finding practical and sustainable solutions to the long-standing human-elephant conflict.

CSE slides sharply as Middle East tensions trigger broad-based selling

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the week under significant pressure, with both benchmark indices recording sharp losses as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to dampen investor confidence. Concerns over the potential economic implications of a prolonged conflict, particularly on energy prices and Sri Lanka’s external sector, fueled a risk-off sentiment among market participants.

Judiciary will decide on Sallay: Fr. Cyril Gamini

The Judiciary will decide the fate of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Suresh Sallay, Director of Communications Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said today.

’This is a sin even god will not forgive’: Suresh Sallay’s mother

The mother of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay broke down in tears today as she addressed the ongoing Satyagraha opposite the Fort Railway Station, condemning what she described as the treatment meted out to her son and urging authorities to act with compassion.

‘Jean Aunty’ chased away from Suresh Sallay’s protest at Fort

Jean Aunty, an Aragalaya activist, was chased away from the satyagraha held near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo against the detention of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay.

Houthis say they’ll block Israeli sailing in Red Sea

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for this morning’s missile attack on central Israel, as well as announcing that they will block “Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea.”

Vehicle owners to receive SMS alerts on number plates

The printing of vehicle number plates, which had been suspended for more than a year, resumed today at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) premises in Werahera under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena.

Trump calls on Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting immediately’

US President Donald Trump has called on both Israel and Iran to stop attacking each other.

Kananathan pitches global investment vision to Kerala’s new Chief Minister

Former diplomat Kananathan held consultations with Kerala Chief Minister VD Menon Satheesan, the veteran and senior politician who was elected as the Chief Minister two weeks ago, at the Chief Minister’s Office inThiruvananthapuram this morning.

Kirsten revolution begins with Kamindu

Gary Kirsten’s tenure as Sri Lanka head coach was off to a flying start when Kusal Mendis and Co. set up a comfortable victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI match last week.

Three Sri Lankans held hostage in Ethiopia rescued

Three Sri Lankan nationals who had been held hostage by an organised criminal gang in Ethiopia have been rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi Jinping received a pomp-filled welcome as he arrived in North Korea Monday for his first visit to the secluded nation in seven years.