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Sri Lanka named world's best island for 2026

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked the world's best island by global travel platform Big 7 Travel in its annual "50 Best Islands in the World" list for 2026. Now in its seventh edition, t... Read More


Showers forecast across multiple provinces and districts

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Rain is expected across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Light showers may also affect the... Read More


12-hour water cut for parts of Colombo

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announces a 12-hour water cut for various areas tomorrow, Saturday, July 4, from 9 am to 9 pm. Affected locations include Colombo 01 ... Read More


Dengue surge hits critical levels as high-risk zones expand

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Health authorities identified 124 high-risk medical officers of health divisions across the country following a significant spike in cases. Assistant Secretary of the Government M... Read More


Youth dies from electrocution at vehicle service centre

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Ruwanwella Police report that an 18-year-old youth died following electrocution at a vehicle service centre in Batupitiya, Ruwanwella. The youth, who worked at the centre, suffer... Read More


Former Navy Commander Karannagoda arrested

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He was arrested in co... Read More


Customs revenue hits new peak

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its monthly revenue targets by collecting Rs. 225.2 billion in June. The target set for the month was Rs. 184.8 billion. Published by HT Digital Conte... Read More


Appeals Court rejects Yoshitha Rajapaksa petition

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Court of Appeal dismissed a petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The legal request sought a ruling to invalidate the 'conspiracy' ... Read More


Case against Rakitha Rajapaksa and Charith Abeysinghe adjourned

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The case against Rakitha Rajapaksa, SJB Horana organiser Charith Vasantha Kumara Abeysinghe, and former Airport and Aviation Services director Varushahannadigae Aruna Sri Chathura... Read More


Rakitha Rajapaksa and Charith Abeysinghe appear in court

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa, and former Samagi Jana Balawegaya Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Civil Aviation Authority ... Read More