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Catholic Bishops denounce smear campaign against Cardinal Ranjith

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Catholic Bishops' Conference in Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has issued a statement expressing its unwavering support to His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo.... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals decline in June

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Visitor numbers to Sri Lanka dropped by 9.9% during June 2026, with official data recording 124,551 arrivals compared to 138,241 during the same period last year. India remained ... Read More


Government targets 7-8% economic growth via technology and manufacturing sectors

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The government aims to boost Sri Lanka's economic growth from its current 5 per cent level to 7-8% over the coming years, identifying the information technology, electrical, and e... Read More


Bids called for the Central Expressway Kurunegala-Dambulla stretch

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The cabinet approved a proposal to launch the procurement process for the first section of the Central Expressway Project's fourth phase, spanning 38.5 kilometres from Kurunegala ... Read More


Global crude oil prices decline

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Brent crude is currently trading below USD 71 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has fallen below USD 68 per barrel. At present, Brent crude is recorded at USD... Read More


'Commando Salintha' further remanded till July 16

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Suspected underworld figure 'Commando Salintha,' interrogated while in custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until July 16 by Colombo C... Read More


FCID chief faces court notice in Krrish probe

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has issued notice to the Officer-in-Charge of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), instructing him to present submissions tomorrow (0... Read More


SDIG Varuna Jayasundara leaves CID after 4-hour statement

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Eastern Province, Varuna Jayasundara, left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following a four-hour long statement sessio... Read More


SRI LANKA RANKED WORLD'S TOP TRENDING WELLNESS DESTINATIONS FOR 2026

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- As per the latest rankings of BookRetreats.com, Sri Lanka has been ranked as the World's top trending wellness destination for 2026, recording a 100% increase in traffic on a year... Read More


SDIG Varuna Jayasundara summoned by CID

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Eastern Province, Varuna Jayasundara, was summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He was summoned to record a st... Read More