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Gita Gopinath, No.2 in IMF to quit in August; Successor to be named soon

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Gita Gopinath, the second-in-command at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will step down at the end of August to return to her position at Harvard University, the IMF has an... Read More


Increase in female population over males could lead to future crises, expert warns

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The continuous decline in the male population in comparison to the number of females in Sri Lanka could lead to significant crises in the future, Senior Professor Aminda Methsila... Read More


Tuk-Tuk robbers nabbed in Polgasowita

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Three individuals allegedly involved in a series of three-wheeler robberies have been apprehended by the Mount Lavinia Crimes Investigation Division, police stated. The arrests ... Read More


BOI approves 57 projects, Sri Lanka gets USD 569mn in FDIs in 2025: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 57 projects so far this year (2025), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha. ... Read More


UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has "reached new depths". A joint statement says Isr... Read More


CC to consider recommendations for new Chief Justice

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene tomorrow (23). The Constitutional Council will convene under the leadership of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Dur... Read More


CEB workers to protest today against the Electricity Amendment Bill

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Electricity workers have decided to stage a protest today against the new Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill proposed by the government as part of the restructuring process o... Read More


Suspect wanted over shooting and attempted murder arrested at BIA

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A suspect wanted by the police in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in the Panadura Police Division was arrested today (22) by officers of the Criminal Investigatio... Read More


Indigo Flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore Airport

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert rela... Read More


National Minimum Wage of Workers Bill passed with amendments

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments on Tuesday (22). Meanwhile, the Third Reading of the Employee's Budgetary Relief A... Read More