Dengue death toll rises to 62 as cases top 84,000
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 62 this year, underscoring the severity of the outbreak that has already infected 84,724 people nationwide. July alone saw 29,350 new cases, the highest monthly figure so far in 2026, following 21,533…
ADB extends $200 Mn loan to support Sri Lanka’s trade and industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures from the Middle East conflict. ADB President Masato Kanda said the support aims to help the country “create jobs, attract investment,…
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Scientists have suggested eating very little sugar up to the age of two may help protect the brain decades later. The research analysed the impact of the end of sugar rationing in the UK which led to a rapid increase…
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The Spanish government is deploying extra troops and police officers to its north African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of people swam and waded into the tiny territory from neighbouring Morocco in a matter of hours. Videos shot at Tarajal…
PM Harini opens “19th Century Views of Ceylon” Exhibition at British HC
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the opening of “19th Century Views of Ceylon” at Westminster House in Colombo last evening (30), gracing the event as Chief Guest. The exhibition, presented by the George Keyt Foundation in partnership with the…
Mervyn Silva accused of amassing over Rs. 600 million in unexplained assets – Dinamina
State-run Dinamina newspaper has reported that court proceedings in the unexplained assets case against former Minister Mervyn Silva have revealed details of assets allegedly worth more than Rs. 600 million accumulated during a two-year period while he served as Minister…
Heavy showers, strong winds forecast across several parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology says heavy showers and strong winds are expected in several parts of the country today (31). Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara…
Suspended Sub-Inspector arrested over alleged money laundering
A suspended Police Sub-Inspector has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of illegal financial transactions and money laundering. CIABOC said the suspect, identified as Mehotti Arachchige Lahiru Pramod, was arrested by…
Customs issues important reminder for air passengers
Sri Lanka Customs has urged the public not to carry parcels or baggage belonging to others when travelling, warning that unsuspecting passengers could be used to transport illegal items, including narcotics. Customs Spokesman Chandana Punchihewa said individuals can become involved…
All European countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with controversial plan
UEFA’s 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if world football’s governing body proceeds with plans to sell stakes in its major tournaments to private investors. The decision was reached at an emergency UEFA meeting convened…