A group of retired Inspector General of Police (IGP) and retired Senior DIGs yesterday voiced their disapproval of the decision made by former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of Criminal Investigation Department former SSP Shani Abeysekera to join the National People’s Power (NPP).

Addressing a media conference, former IGP Chandra Fernando said that the police department which has a 150 years old illustrious history should not be brought into politics and discredited and the police department itself has been shocked that the same officers who conducted investigations related to the violence during the terror period are now joining the people who are said to be involved that violence.

Retired DIG Palitha Siriwardane addressing the media accused the two main officers of the CID who are responsible for not preventing the Easter Sunday’s attack, had closed the investigation into the 2018 murders of two police officers at Vavnathivu police station, attributing blame to the LTTE instead of arresting Zaharan's group.

Former Senior DIG in charge of the Eastern Province Edison Gunathilake, retired Superintendent of Police Norton de Silva, retired Senior DIG Sumith Edirisinghe, retired ASP Senaka Kumarasinghe, retired SP Jayantha Herath and several others also addressed the media.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will resend his recommendation, to extend Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam’s term of office, by another six months, a senior official at the President’s Office confirmed. The President is planning to do this, as per powers entrusted to him by the Constitution, the official clarified.

Sri Lanka has once again declined to accept the external evidence-gathering mechanism established by UN Human Rights Council resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, emphasizing significant legal and political implications for all nations involved.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed officials to explain the hold-ups in the renovation of the Zion Church in Batticaloa, which was damaged in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. He made this observation when he visited the church today.

The Government Medical Officers Association warned of a wave of economic crisis-driven brain drain among medical professionals, as 25 percent of them have already taken the necessary exams to find employment abroad.

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka criticised SJB leader and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa as Fonseka was not given the Presidential candidature as requested, Tamil Progressive Alliance Deputy Leader Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram said.

With the prospect of elections in Sri Lanka, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reportedly said in his meetings here that it is important that India-funded projects such as renewable energy projects are not derailed by any incoming government.

Sri Lanka reiterated its opposition to the UN evidence-gathering mechanism established by HRC resolution 46/1 and extended by resolution 51/1.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sarath Fonseka strongly criticized his party leader Sajith Premadasa, stating that Fonseka’s request to speak in Parliament had been rejected by the Chief Opposition Whip.

Due to the prevailing dishonesty within the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the deliberate delay of eight years and eight months in issuing the relevant circular to the filling station owners by the CPC’s Marketing Department, the CPC has incurred a loss of Rs. 3,416 million during 2014-2022, the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) revealed.

Founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa is reported to have told his party’s breakaway group at a meeting even attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the Rajapaksas were not ready to cow down to any pressure.

The Examinations Department has announced the deadline for submitting applications for the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations online. Commissioner General of Examinations H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara said applications will be accepted online till July 10.

The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President's House a short while ago,President's Media Division (PMD) said. He is currently engaged in a one-on-one meeting with President Wickremesinghe.

The Sri Lanka Core Group at the UNHRC, comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has issued a statement urging the Sri Lankan government to address long standing human rights violations.

Major General Rohitha Aluvihare has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Army effective from today. He is an officer representing the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army.

National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader MP Wimal Weerawansa demanded that the Government maintain transparency in its discussions with the visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar. Addressing Parliament, Weerawansa said that at least 10 to 12 projects are expected to be agreed upon during Jaishankar’s visit.

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and MP Duminda Dissanayake were elected as the Chairman and General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) respectively. The unanimous decision was reached during an Executive Committee meeting convened by the Nimal Siripala de Silva faction of the party today.

The Central Provincial Chief Minister’s Office has reported that it is still awaiting a response from former minister Keheliya Rambukwella regarding the deduction of rent from his salary for the official residence he occupies.

Sri Lanka's rupee has reached the Rs. 300 mark against the US dollar, marking its highest valuation in three months. According to the Central Bank, the last instance of the rupee hitting 300 against the dollar was recorded on March 18, 2024. Since then, the currency has fluctuated within the range of 290 to 299.

A private bus and a school bus collided head-on in the Ranala area, resulting in injuries to almost 50 including students. The Police said no major injuries were caused. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.

Claiming that the transgender issue is a lucrative business, Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa said the Canadian High Commission has been talking to MPS in Parliament to promote transgender in Sri Lanka.