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July 23, 2025

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Six airlines, including the national carrier SriLankan, have defaulted on embarkation levy payments amounting to Rs. 27.6 billion, Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku told Parliament yesterday.

1 mins

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The Presidential Secretariat said that the government hadn't reached any consensus with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change on a programme to be conducted here.

1 mins

India's Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar resigns in a huff

India's Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar submitted his resignation on the evening of July 21, 2025, under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, citing the need to “prioritise health care and abide by medical advice” and announcing it would be “effective immediately.”

1 mins

Committee of Inquiry finds suspended Deshabandu guilty

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday that the report of the Committee of Inquiry, probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, has found him guilty of all charges and has recommended his removal.

2 mins

GMOA: New circular a ruse to entice masses into buying medicine from private sector

The Government Medical Officers (GMOA) has said it will soon seek a meeting with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa and the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) to discuss the rapid deterioration of health services at government hospitals.

1 mins

Indian Army gets first batch of US-made Apache helicopters, calls it a milestone

The Indian Army on Tuesday announced that the first batch of three Apache helicopters has arrived. Hailing it as a milestone moment, the Army said that these state-of-the-art platforms will strengthen the Indian Army’s operational capabilities greatly.

1 mins

Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Karaliya in Kandy today at 11.00 am

William Shakespere’s play Macbeth will go on the boards today (July 23rd) at the Karaliya theatre, Kandy, at 11.00 am.

1 mins

“Doctor Zoo” launched: A Chronicle of healing, compassion, and wild encounters

“Doctor Zoo: A Wildlife Vet's Chronicles from the Colombo Zoo”, a compelling memoir by Sri Lankan wildlife veterinarian Dr. Jagath Jayasekera, was launched on Monday (21) at the National Library Auditorium, in Colombo, amidst a gathering of professionals, conservationists, and longtime well-wishers.

2 mins

Royalist wins Cumaratunga Munidasa commemorative scholarship

The Cumaratunga Munidasa commemorative scholarship awarding ceremony will be held at the Light House auditorium of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, at Horton Place, on 25 July, at 3 pm, under the patronage of Most Ven. Rajakeeiya Panditha Thrikunamalaye Ananda Mahanayake Thera.

1 mins

India houses more than half of the world’s Global Capability Centres

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1 mins

Whistleblowers face death threats after exposing illegal logging in Tanamalwila

The Tanamalwila Police have launched an investigation into alleged death threats issued against villagers who exposed a large-scale timber racket in the Kiwul Ara area.

1 mins

Dr. Chandrasena receives 2025 WIPO award

Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, who received the 2025 WIPO “Global Award for Intellectual Property,” presented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to intellectual property, innovation, and creativity met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on July 21.Dr.

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Four nabbed with 'ICE' in Buttala raid

Four suspects were arrested with a total of 7,240 milligrams of the illicit drug 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid carried out by the Anti-Corruption Division of the Moneragala Police Division in the Buttala area on Sunday, the police said.

1 mins

Kahawatta murder suspect still waiting for payment for contract killing

The main suspect arrested for the abduction and murder of a young man in Kahawatta has told police he did not receive Rs. 1.2 million payment promised for carrying out the killing.

1 mins

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SLIC Life Suba Pathum scholarship award ceremony today

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1 mins

Lalkantha asks unemployed graduates to rear 10 cows each

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha has urged unemployed graduates to consider cattle farming instead of staging street protests demanding public sector jobs.

1 mins

Appeal Court orders retrial of Sajin Vass Gunawardena in Rs. 883 mn corruption case

The Court of Appeal has overturned a Colombo High Court ruling that acquitted former MP and Mihin Lanka CEO Sajin Vass Gunawardena on corruption charges linked to a Rs. 883 million financial loss to the state.

1 mins

Pyramid schemes: How they work and who gets hurt

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has started a special awareness campaign called “Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week” from July 14 to 18, 2025. The theme is “Pyramid is a trap — don’t get into the wrong track.” This campaign is meant to warn people about pyramid schemes, which are fake moneymaking plans that can cause big financial losses.

5 mins

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Dreams beget ideas

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Midweek Review

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International Relations and Defence Studies in Sri Lanka: A Reflection

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8 mins

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Registrations now open for Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025

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1 mins

Malaysia and Sri Lanka strengthen tourism and cultural ties at Malacca meeting

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Elpitiya Plantations empowers the plantation community with ‘Value Vault’ Smart Card

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1 mins

Local coconut industry warns of major setback as US slaps 30% tariff

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2 mins

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau launches educational drive for university students

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1 mins

NDB Bank strengthens Dubai remittance support to deliver comprehensive remittance solutions

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1 mins

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1 mins

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3 mins

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Jasprit Bumrah will take the field at Old Trafford in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, his bowling partner Mohammed Siraj said two days out from the match. Bumrah's availability has hovered over each Test like a weather watch, shaped by a pre-series agreement that India's pace spearhead would play only three of the five games to manage his workload.

2 mins

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2 mins

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2 mins

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Cristhian Mosquera is flying to Singapore to join up with Arsenal on their preseason tour as the Gunners move closer to completing a deal for the Valencia defender.

1 mins

Injured Akash Deep ruled out of Manchester Test

India captain Shubman Gill has confirmed that Akash Deep has not returned to full fitness in time for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.

1 mins

Rasara satters 10,000m national record at World University Games

Rasara Wijesuriya improved on her national record with a feat of 32 minutes and 52.20 seconds in the 10,000 metres at the World University Games in Berlin.

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