Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
Europe’s largest airline is being investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog over its policy of charging parents to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into Ryanair’s £8-per-flight charge, examining whether it is…
Sri Lanka tea exports to UAE grow 3.3% to 18.32m kilograms in 2025
Sri Lanka’s tea exports to the UAE continued to grow in 2025, reaching 18.32 million kilograms compared to 17.73 million kilograms in 2024, registering an increase of 3.3 per cent, a senior official said. Dr Arusha Cooray, Sri Lanka’s ambassador…
Three Sri Lankans among seven arrested in Kuwait drug raids
Three Sri Lankan nationals are among seven suspects arrested in Kuwait during separate drug‑related operations, according to a report by Arab Times Kuwait. The arrests were carried out by the General Department for Drug Enforcement Authority as part of ongoing…
Emirates to offer insurance to tempt passengers back to Dubai
Emirates is preparing to introduce insurance guarantees to reassure travellers and revive Dubai’s tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict, Daily Mail reported. The carrier’s president Tim Clark said passengers would be guaranteed a way home,…
Govt pledges support for student injured in Bandarawela school lab accident
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today (11) told Parliament that the Treasury could provide financial assistance for a student of Bandarawela Dharmasoka Vidyalaya who suffered severe facial burns in a laboratory accident, if details of the child were submitted. …
Court of Appeal postpones hearing on Suresh Sallay writ petition over PTA detention order
The Court of Appeal has postponed until July 10 consideration of further submissions in a writ petition filed by former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay, seeking to invalidate a detention order issued under the Prevention of Terrorism Act…
SriLankan expands passenger connectivity across Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines has announced strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia (SV) and low‑cost airline Flynas (XY), expanding its network reach and strengthening air travel links between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will provide passengers with seamless…
Sajith questions basis for increasing judges’ retirement age without filling vacancies
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested a clarification from the Government regarding the proposal to raise the retirement age of judges in the higher courts, including the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, warning that the issue carries national importance…
Sri Lanka Women’s U19 squad named for India tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka Women’s U19 squad for the upcoming Tour of India. According to an SLC statement, during the tour, the team will play three T20 matches and three One Day matches. The…
Two youths arrested after viral bus–motorcycle clash in Mawanella
The Kadugannawa Police have arrested two youths, aged 20 and 25, on Wednesday (10) following a violent clash with a bus driver in Mawanella that led to a motorcycle being dragged under a bus. According to the Police, the incident,…