Passengers exit plane via emergency slide after aborted takeoff

Passengers on an American Airlines flight evacuated onto the runway via emergency slides after the plane aborted its takeoff on the runway in Denver on Saturday. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said.

Sri Lanka calls for peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border conflict

The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents along the Cambodia-Thailand border, which have reportedly led to the loss of life, displacement of civilians and damage to culturally significant sites.

Cybercrime on the rise in Sri Lanka

Cyberattacks are becoming an increasingly serious issue in Sri Lanka, with the number of computer crime complaints rising sharply in 2025.

Full list of 40 countries with visa-free entry to Sri Lanka

The government has released the complete list of 40 countries whose nationals will be eligible for visa fee waivers when visiting Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries

The government has decided to waive visa fees for 40 more countries in a bid to strengthen the country’s tourism sector, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said.

Initial steps being taken to introduce new Constitution: PM

Initial steps are being taken to introduce a new Constitution, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Supreme Court orders CID probe into AG’s decision on X-Press Pearl legal action

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the CID to conduct investigations into matters arising from the Attorney General’s unreasonable, irrational, and arbitrary decision to institute civil legal action against the X-Press Pearl group of companies in a Singapore court, instead of initiating proceedings in the High Court of Sri Lanka under its Admiralty jurisdiction.

X-Press Pearl disaster: SC orders non-state parties to pay USD 1 Billion

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court today ordered the non-state parties involved in the X-Press Pearl maritime disaster to make an initial payment of USD 1 billion within one year as compensation for the damage caused.

Banned ‘Spas’ back in business: Who gave them the license to re-open?

The spas and wellness centers that were shut down earlier for operating as brothels under the guise of Ayurvedic treatment in Negombo, Seeduwa, and Kochchikade have re-opened and resumed their operations, the Daily Mirror learns.

Women activists’ legal battle ended after lifting ban on women in alcohol industry

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by several women activists and women’s organizations was settled before the Supreme Court following the issuance of a new gazette notification permitting women to purchase liquor from any licensed outlet, work in establishments engaged in liquor production, and consume liquor at retail premises.

No plans to restrict vehicle imports: Central Bank Governor

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that there are no plans to reimpose restrictions on vehicle imports, assuring that the market will remain open.

Supreme Court rules 2022 emergency declaration by Ranil unconstitutional

The Supreme Court, in a majority decision, has ruled that the proclamation issued by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe declaring a State of Emergency in 2022—while he was serving as Acting President—violated fundamental rights.

Race for new IGP begins

With Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon facing removal from office after being found guilty of gross abuse of power by a three-member Committee of Inquiry chaired by Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to nominate one or more candidates to the Constitutional Council (CC) for the appointment of the 37th IGP of the Sri Lanka Police, the Daily Mirror learns.

SC stays Appeal Court ruling on naming Deshabandu a suspect

The Supreme Court today stayed a ruling by the Court of Appeal that had invalidated a directive from the Attorney General to the police to name IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon as a suspect over the May 9, 2022 Galle Face attacks.

Instagram parental supervision app launched in Sri Lanka

The Instagram Parental Supervision App, designed to help parents monitor and guide the online activity of children aged 13 to 16, was officially launched in Sri Lanka today, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said.

MP emotionally breaksdown in Parliament while talking of son’s arrest

MP Jagath Withana emotionally broke down in Parliament today while talking of his son’s arrest last Sunday.

Six airlines default Rs. 27.6 bn embarkation levy to Civil Aviation Authority: Deputy Minister

Six airlines including SriLankan Airlines have defaulted embarkation levy of Rs. 27.6 billion (Rs. 27,659 million) to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) so far, Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said today.

Medicines in short supply hit patients hard

Sri Lanka is facing a deepening public health crisis as a critical shortage of essential medicines continues to affect both the public and private healthcare sectors.

’’Nilantha Jayawardene did his job’’; Dayasiri defends former SIS chief

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Nilantha Jayawardene has done his job as he has disseminated all information on events which led to the Easter Sunday attacks since 2015, MP Dayasiri Jayasekera said.

Catholic Church does not want Nilantha Jayawardene sentenced to death: Fr. Cyril Gamini

Referring to a comment made by Director, Mass Communications, Catholic Church of Sri Lanka Fr. Jude Krishantha that DIG Nilantha Jayawardene who was expelled from the police service should be subjected to death sentence, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said today that it is not the official stance of the Catholic Church.

Mahindananda, others granted bail in separate carrom board case

Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando and former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, (Rtd) Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi, were today granted bail by the Colombo High Court after being served with indictments in connection with another case related to the controversial carrom board transaction, though involving separate charges.

Sri Lanka to consider oil purchases from U.S. to reduce trade gap

Sri Lanka remains ready to consider oil purchases from the United States (U.S.) to reduce the trade gap as a qualification for further reduction of reciprocal tariffs, a Minister who is familiar with trade negotiations said.

CEB technical engineers and superintendents to launch protest on Tuesday

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Technical Engineers and Superintendents Association has announced plans to launch a protest on Tuesday, July 22.

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled dies after 20 years in coma

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died after spending more than two decades in a coma following a traumatic car accident.

Former SDIG Nilantha Jayawardena dismissed from Police service

The National Police Commission (NPC) has officially terminated the service of former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena, following a disciplinary inquiry related to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.

Businessman, Excise officer arrested in pre-dawn nightclub showdown with revolver shooting

A businessman and an Excise officer involved in a pre-dawn showdown outside a nightclub in Thalawathugoda while firing rounds from a revolver were arrested today by the Thalangama Police.

Sri Lanka revises maximum financing limits for vehicles

The Central Bank issued fresh guidelines to the banks, finance companies and leasing establishments, outlining the new upper limits for loans and lease facilities granted to purchase vehicles, while removing the preferential high limit assigned for electric vehicles (EVs), effective from July 18.

Sri Lanka set to pay Rs.300-500 million to Adani

Sri Lanka is set to pay Rs.300-500 million to India’s Adani Company for initial costs sustained by it in terms of the two renewable energy projects, a top source said.

Average Israeli tourist spends approximately USD 150

An average Israeli tourist spends approximately 150 US Dollars which is a comparatively high amount, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.

Talks on export tariff cuts to be held online

A group of Sri Lankan officials, led by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, is set to hold a virtual discussion with officials of the U.S. Trade Agency regarding the reduction of tariffs on Sri Lankan exports.