Sri Lanka’s sea bed expansion bid hits snag

Sri Lanka’s bid for the extension of its continental shelf beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone has hit a snag since India has also made overlapping claims prompting both the countries to seek bilateral engagement for the resolution of it, a top source said.

Sri Lanka must create a conducive environment for rating upgrade: Semasinghe

With the completion of three key steps in its debt restructuring— the finalisation of Domestic Debt Optimisation....

Tourism earnings top US$ 1.5bn in 2024 first half

Tourism achieved a significant milestone with earnings surpassing the US$ 1.5 billion mark in the first six months of the year, reflecting improved performance.

Improved transparency could lead to higher haircut: Dr. Weerasinghe

If the island nation improves transparency as suggested by commercial creditors and successfully reduces corruption....

Migrant workers send US$ 3.14 bn in 1H boosting remittances

Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad continued to come above US$ 500 million a month reflecting the fire power it has in keeping the country’s current account of the balance of payment in check.

US$ 8bn debt relief paves way for Sri Lanka to pursue new economic direction: Prez

As Sri Lanka secures US$ 8 billion in debt relief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the island nation is now free to pursue a new economic direction.

SriLankan flight enroute to South Korea returns to Colombo due to technical issue

SriLankan flight UL 470, heading to Incheon International Airport in South Korea, returned to Colombo due to a technical issue.

Dilhani to be appointed as overall captain

Hangzhou Asian Games women’s javelin throw silver medalist Dilhani Lekamge of Army SC has been named as the captain of the Sri Lanka Athletic Team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11 in France.

Ananda Walk 2024

Thousands of Anandians both present and past pupils including prominent bureaucrats, public figures and military leaders took to streets today to take part in the Ananda Walk 2024 under one banner of ‘Educate and Empower to Serve Mother Lanka’.

Seifert steers Galle Marvels to third win

An unbeaten 84 in just 49 balls, inclusive of 11 boundaries, and two sixes by Tim Seifert, who was ably supported by Alex Hales, helped Galle Marvels record a comfortable six-wicket win over Kandy Falcons in the ninth match of the fifth Lanka Premier League encounter played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Rohit Sharma to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 and WTC final, confirms Jay Shah

Rohit recently led India to a T20 World Cup title after the Men in Blue beat South Africa in the final of the tournament in Barbados.

Massive walkout to cripple public sector

More than 200 public sector trade unions, including Grama Niladhari officers and surveyors, will engage in a two-day strike by reporting ’sick’ on Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9.

Sanath Jayasuriya named Interim Head Coach of Sri Lanka men’s cricket team

Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the interim Head Coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team.

Sri Lanka says it will not ban any foreign research ships from its ports from next year

Sri Lanka has decided to lift from next year a ban on the visit of foreign research ships imposed after strong security concerns raised by India and the US following frequent docking requests from hi-tech Chinese surveillance vessels, the Japanese media reported.

Heavy showers of 100 mm, strong winds on the cards

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for heavy showers exceeding 100 mm of rain in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as the Kandy district.

President criticises some human rights lawyers for defending drug criminals

Highlighting that today, drug trafficking poses a greater threat to the nation than terrorism, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that some human rights lawyers also represent drug-related criminals after their arrest.

France heading to polls in key elections

Voters have gone to the polls for the second time in France in crucial parliamentary run-off elections that threaten political deadlock.

Elephant rampage injures 13 at Ruhunu Kataragama perahera

At least 13 people were injured when an elephant went on a rampage shortly after the Ruhunu Kataragama Mahadevala perahera began last night.

John Cena announces his retirement from WWE after 22 years

The 47-year-old wrestler turned Hollywood actor made a surprise appearance at the promotion’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in Toronto on Saturday night.

Special traffic plan as Bohra Convention gets underway

A special traffic arrangement has been implemented in conjunction with the Bohra convention scheduled to be held from July 7 to 16 at the Bambalapitiya Bohra Mosque and the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre.

It’s time to decide...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa, former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, MP Namal Rajapaksa, and Dhamika Perera attended a rally organized by SLPP MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena in Kalutara yesterday. President Wickremesinghe said that he joined the Rajapaksas and SLPP to save the nation. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s president

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as Iran’s new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili.

India to host BIMSTEC foreign ministers’ meet next week

New Delhi will host the foreign ministers of the BIMSTEC grouping next week, on July 11. BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is a seven-member grouping which has Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand as its members.

World Cup winners India slump to Zimbabwe loss in first T20

Zimbabwe stunned the newly-crowned T20 World Champions in the opening T20I of the five-match series in Harare. This was Zimbabwe’s third T20I win over India. The Men in Blue have hit a record low after their 13-run loss to the Chevrons.

Ranil will definitely contest for Presidency: Ruwan

Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe will definitely contest for Presidency, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene declared today.

It’s time for elections and time to decide: President

Whilst highlighting that he had completed his tasks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that the people will have to decide the country’s destiny at the Presidential polls which will be declared shorty.

Special probe into infant’s death after hospital refuses admission

The Health Ministry has launched a special inquiry into the incident where a two-month-old baby, who was suffering after choking on milk, was refused treatment at the new hospital in Kamburugamuwa, Matara District, resulting in her death.

Kandy Book Fair at KCC

The Kandy Book Fair is currently happening at the Kandy City Centre (KCC). It is organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association and will run till tomorrow, July 7.

Power grid connectivity Sri Lanka and India poised to form joint venture

Sri Lanka and India are now poised to form a joint venture to execute the power grid connectivity project, Daily Mirror learns.

BMW registered in Piyumi Hansamali’s name found in businessman’s drug operation

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized a luxury BMW registered on model Piyumi Hansamali’’s name from a garage in Nawala. The car was found at a two-storied house belonging to a businessman arrested for importing kush and cocaine worth over Rs. 60 million via airmail.