National People’s Power (NPP) councillor Mahinda Gunasekara has resigned from his position as a member of the Badulla Municipal Council. Gunasekara has reportedly resigned due to personal reasons.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the implementation of the National Policy on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF) of Sri Lanka for the period 2026–2030.

Sri Lanka has recorded more than 1.2 million tourist arrivals so far this year, with the total number of visitors exceeding the 1.2 million mark by mid-July, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the awarding of the contract for the construction of a new building comprising 36 check-in counters and six boarding gates connecting the departure terminal

The government is continuing to examine the possibility of extending the retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of medical equipment to Base Hospital, Deniyaya, was signed by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe.

A pre-existing perception about inmates was a key factor that led to the escalation of the incident at the Negombo Prison, the former Commissioner General of Prisons, Jagath Weerasinghe stated.

Sri Lanka aims to significantly increase average tourist spending by 2030 as part of efforts to boost the tourism sector's contribution to the economy, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe stated.

The Court of Appeal today adjourned until July 17 the hearing of a petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the PTA in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.

The construction industry is a reflection of a country's economic activity as well as an expression of its national identity, leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera stated.

A total of 75 wild elephants have been killed as a result of direct human activities during the first seven months of the year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central, North-Western provinces and Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts.

Two members of the Islamic State group were executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, Iranian state television reported Tuesday.

President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) stated that Gulf nations ought to reimburse the United States for safeguarding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that recent American military interventions have profoundly crippled Iran's military capabilities.

Parliamentarian Dr Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the walking path at Independence Square in Colombo, urging relevant authorities to take immediate action to prevent possible injuries to those using it.

Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, has stated that investigations are currently underway to determine whether there was a conspiracy behind the fatal clash that recently occurred at the Negombo Prison.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (14) ordered the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to submit a progress report by October 13, 2026 on the investigation into the alleged bribery scandal linked to SriLankan Airlines' Airbus aircraft deal.

Three individuals accused of impersonating officers of the Sri Lanka Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and stealing gold jewellery, cash and other valuables worth millions of rupees from victims across 15 police divisions over three years have been arrested.