Today’s News Digest – July 21
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Sri Lanka eyes US…
Special operation nets 1,241 suspects linked to drugs across Sri Lanka
A total of 1,241 individuals involved in narcotics-related offenses—including the possession of illegal drugs and illicit alcohol—were arrested during a nationwide special operation, the Ministry of Public Security announced. The operation, conducted under the directive of Public Security Minister Ananda…
Overseas travel ban imposed on Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter
The Mathugama Magistrate’s Court has issued an overseas travel ban on former minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter and son-in-law. The court order was issued following a request made by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad. It is reported that the request comes following…
E NIC : “Printing 15 Mn polycarbonate cards is a waste”
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the Cabinet’s decision to procure 15 million polycarbonate cards under the Electronic National Identity Card (E-NIC) project. De Silva argued that the polycarbonate cards are unnecessary, particularly in…
PM reveals reason to increase school time by 30 minutes
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says school hours have been extended by thirty minutes under the new education reforms. Speaking during a televised interview, PM Amarasuriya said the period of a lesson has been extended to 45 minutes. “This…
NCPI Headline Inflation dips in June 2025
The Headline Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has reduced to 0.3% in June 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, this is a drop from the 0.6% recorded in…
12 acquitted for India train blasts after 10 years
The Bombay High Court, in the Indian city of Mumbai, on Monday acquitted all 12 accused of carrying out the Mumbai train bomb attack in 2006. The decision overturned a decade-old ruling by a special court that had issued the…
Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka
At least 19 people have died and more than 100 are injured after a Bangladeshi air force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, on Monday, according to authorities. The Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI aircraft…
Sri Lanka, IMF discuss investment incentives and growth
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussions focused on attracting investment through measures such as tax relief and other incentives aimed at creating a favourable environment…
Watch : Supporters welcome former minister returning from prison
Former minister Duminda Dissanayake received a warm welcome from his supporters after having been released from prison recently in connection with the gold-plated firearm that was found at an apartment complex in Havelock Town. On 14 July, the Colombo High…