Wedding Show 2026 at BMICH

Schools, universities in dengue hotspots should close for two weeks: Doctors’ union

The Education and Higher Education Ministry, together with the Health Ministry, should immediately close all government, semi-government and private schools, universities and vocational training institutions located in high-risk dengue zones for at least two weeks to curb the spread of the disease, Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Avissawella hospital wins five 5S awards

Court to consider intervention pleas in Suresh Sallay’s writ case on July 17

The Court of Appeal today fixed July 17 to consider several intervention petitions filed by individuals and organisations, including prominent Buddhist monks, seeking permission to intervene in the writ application filed by Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former Director of the State Intelligence Service.

CMC to offer free rabies vaccinations and pet services

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will participate in Pet Expo 2026 with a special stall offering free rabies vaccinations, pet registration services and awareness programmes on animal welfare.

BASL urges President to fill eight vacancies in Superior Courts without delay

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take immediate steps to fill the longstanding vacancies in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, warning that the continued delay could undermine the administration of justice and public confidence in the Judiciary.

Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say

Israel shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain.

Turn Galle Mahamodara Hospital into disease centre, not prison: Doctor

The Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance, Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, has urged the government to reconsider its decision to convert the Galle Mahamodara Hospital into a prison, proposing instead that the facility be developed into a specialised centre for treating infectious diseases, including dengue.

Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered

The Indian state of West Bengal has been on the boil for the past few days over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl.

Special Ayurvedic medicines developed to combat dengue virus: Ayurveda Medical Officers

The Government Ayurveda Medical Officers’ Association (GAMOA) has claimed that special Ayurvedic medicines have been developed to combat the dengue virus.

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.

Towards a Dengue-Free Colombo

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.