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Private airline takes Karachi-bound passenger to Jeddah

KARACHI, July 13 -- A private airline has come under scrutiny after a passenger bound for Karachi from Lahore was mistakenly flown to Jeddah without passport and visa, ARY News reported. The Pakistan... Read More


Worker remittances rise 22% in June

Colombo, July 13 -- Sri Lankans working overseas sent home USD 635.7 million in remittances during June 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This represents a 22% increa... Read More


Fire destroys tourist resort under construction in Ella

Colombo, July 13 -- A tourist resort under construction in the Kandekumbura area in Ella was destroyed by a fire, police said. It was reported that the blaze spread rapidly due to the dry weather con... Read More


Mother of Ishara Sewwandi dies in custody

Colombo, July 13 -- The mother of Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has died while in remand custody at Welikada Prison. It was reported that she passed away on t... Read More


Piyumi Hansamali's son arrested over assault in Rajagiriya

Colombo, July 13 -- The Welikada Police have arrested the son of popular model Piyumi Hansamali over an assault incident reported in the Kalapaluwawa area of Rajagiriya. Police said the arrest was ma... Read More


Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time

Srilanka, July 12 -- They have won the FIFA World Cup four times but in a historic first, Italy's men's cricket team, led by a former Australian Test opener Joe Burns, has qualified for the 2026 T20 W... Read More


US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India

Srilanka, July 12 -- India could pose sti competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new ... Read More


Unidentified female body found in sea near Pigeon Island bridge

Srilanka, July 12 -- An unidentified female body was discovered in the sea beneath the bridge leading to Pigeon Island in the Matara Police Division, the Police Media Division said. The body was foun... Read More


Reciprocal tariff SL firm against U.S. proposed restrictive trading with China

Srilanka, July 12 -- In the conduct of negotiations for the reduction of reciprocal tariffs, the U.S. authorities have proposed some restrictive measures on trading with China, but Sri Lanka has decli... Read More


Trump nominates Eric Meyer as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, July 12 -- The White House has nominated Eric Meyer, a seasoned American diplomat from California, to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Democratic So... Read More