Monthly Archives: July 2026
The long-running criminal cases against former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando over the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks are due to reach a crucial stage today, with the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar set to deliver its verdicts in the two separate proceedings. The former senior state officials […]
Outgoing Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has been promoted to the rank of General in recognition of his distinguished military service, exemplary leadership and longstanding contribution to the nation. The promotion was approved by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Sri Lanka Army announced. […]
The government is planning to introduce drug testing kits through pharmacies, enabling parents to privately check whether their children are involved in drug use, as part of a broader national strategy to combat narcotics. The proposal was discussed at the meeting of the “A Nation United” National Steering Council for the Eradication of the Drug […]
A fisherman has been reported missing following a collision between a fishing boat and a ship off the coast of Trincomalee, police said. According to authorities, the incident occurred approximately six nautical miles off the Trincomalee coastline. Several fishermen who sustained injuries in the collision have been admitted to the Trincomalee General Hospital for treatment. […]
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the appointment of Alhind Global Services as the new Outsourcing Service Provider (OSP) for visa, passport, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), attestation, and other consular services in Sri Lanka. According to the High Commission, the new service provider will commence operations on July 7, 2026, on […]