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3 including Rakhitha and Charith, remanded further
SLC emphasises zero tolerance on corruption as 2026 LPL kicks off today
Hearing of Sallay’s petition, further postponed
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has postponed further consideration of the writ petition filed by the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) – Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, until July 21, 2026.The petition was taken up before a CoA bench comprising President of the Court of Appeal Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya and Justice Priyantha […]
Japan relaxes royal succession rules
The Japanese parliament has approved a bill to relax imperial succession rules, amid concerns over the dwindling size of the imperial family. The bill, passed by the upper house on Friday, allows the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives over the age of 15 and lets women keep their royal status after marrying outside […]
Police release official statement on ex-IGP’s death
“Gotu Kola-like invasive plant spreading rapidly”
An invasive plant resembling the well known Indian Pennywort or ‘Gotu Kola’ (Centella asiatica) is rapidly spreading across Sri Lanka, environmentalist Attorney-At-Law Jagath Gunawardana has warned. He said the plant is said to be spreading in both near aquatic environments and on dry land. According to Gunawardana, the invasive plant, scientifically known a
SDIG Varuna transferred with immediate effect
Dengue claims 50 lives as cases exceed 73,000
The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 73,000, with the death toll rising to 50, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. According to the latest data released by the Unit, a total of 73,455 dengue cases had been reported as of yesterday (July 16), while 50 […]
4 suspects in Physiotherapist murder further remanded
New Aflatoxin limit for processed liquid milk from 2027
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced a new regulation introducing a maximum Aflatoxin limit for processed liquid milk available in the local market. The order, issued under Section 12(2) of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 (as amended), will come into effect from Jan. 08, 2027. According to the new directive, […]
LPL team Jaffna Kings owner arrested
Dry weather forecast across most parts of the island
A few showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (July 17), according to the Department of Meteorology. Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island. Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central and […]
Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne dies after shooting himself
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has died after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot injury, Police said. Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent F.U. Wootler said Wickramaratne had allegedly shot himself with his service firearm at his residence in Thalahena. His remains have been placed at the Mulleriyawa Hospital. Wickramara
Man shot dead in Nawagamuwa shooting
A 26-year-old man who was injured in a shooting at Wandurammulla in the Nawagamuwa Police Division yesterday (July 16) has succumbed to his injuries. He died while receiving treatment at the Homagama Base Hospital. According to police, the shooting was carried out using a pistol. The suspects involved in the incident have not yet been […]
SLS mark on local sanitary napkins, mandatory from Oct. 8
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that the manufacture, packaging, distribution, transportation, storage and sale of locally manufactured sanitary napkins without the SLS Certification will be prohibited from Oct. 08, 2026. The directive has been issued under Section 12(2) of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 9 of 2003, requiring such
Man brutally murdered in Homagama
The body of a man was found yesterday (July 16) in a canal in the Galagahena area of Homagama. The post-mortem examination revealed that the victim had been brutally murdered by slitting the throat. The deceased was identified as a 41-year-old resident of Pitipana, Homagama. He was employed at a garment factory and had also […]
NASSCOM’s DISHA mentorship programme launched in Sri Lanka (Pics)
Strict action against tobacco-mixed betel quid trade
The Public Health Inspector’s Union of Sri Lanka has warned that strict legal action will be taken to ban the use, sale, and distribution of tobacco-mixed betel quid, as oral cancer remains one of the leading cancer types reported in Sri Lanka. Union Treasurer – M.A.C. Prasad said the main cause of oral cancer among […]
Pre-trial on case against Yoshitha & his grandmother, scheduled
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forrest, be called for a pre-trial conference on Aug. 31. The case was taken up today (July 16) before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli. During the proceedings, […]
US launches fresh strikes on Iran amid Trump’s warnings
The US said it had launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it “better behave”. The US military said “Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels” moving through the Strait of Hormuz had been targeted, and that it had also fired on a ship attempting to […]