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Attorney General objects to Yoshitha Rajapaksa's appeal

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Attorney General today (22) expressed objection before the Supreme Court to a request made by lawyers of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, seeking... Read More


No-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated on Friday

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The debate on the no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Attorney Harshana Nanayakkara is scheduled to be held the day after tomorrow (24). This decision was taken at the... Read More


Sri Lanka inflation climbs to 6.5% in June

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Sri Lanka's National Consumer Price Index reached 6.5% year-on-year in June 2026, marking a notable increase from May's figure. Data from the Department of Census and Statistics... Read More


Two killed as threewheeler overturns into Mohini Falls

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Two people died after a threewheeler overturned into the Mohini Falls in Nallathanniya. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News.... Read More


Sri Lanka to buy 600 deluxe buses for Rs. 14.4 billion

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Government officials approved a proposal to purchase 600 deluxe buses for Rs. 14.4 billion, Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa announced. The national budget initially earma... Read More


Son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara to be produced before court

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, arrested in connection to the theft of Rs. 20 million belonging to a Chinese national, is scheduled to be produced before the Fo... Read More


Sri Lanka to expand power grid to unlock renewable energy

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake agreed to allocate Treasury funds to expand the nation's electricity transmission network. This step will enable renewable... Read More


10 suspects arrested with 4kg gold and Rs.17mn

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ten individuals including two women were arrested with a stock of gold and cash. They possessed 4 kilograms of gold and cash close to 17 million rupees, police stated. These su... Read More


Plantation companies taking deposits illegal, says Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has no mechanism to recognise or approve plantation companies accepting deposits from consumers and paying returns, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandal... Read More


Two students die falling down slope while taking selfie

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Two students died falling down a slope while attempting to take a selfie. These students, aged 13 and 14, have died when they visited a waterfall in the Knuckleswatta area in Te... Read More