Former SLPP Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandawela who hit the news after he was attacked during the violence on May 9, 2022, has joined the UNP and pledged his support to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Kahandawela was appointed as a zonal organizer in the Colombo Central electorate.

The U.K.’s opposition Labour Party is on course to win a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election, unseating the incumbent Conservatives after 14 years.

A lorry overturned in Soranathota, Badulla, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least four individuals. Two others sustained injuries in the accident and have been rushed to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the lorry may have lost control.

resident Ranil Wickremesinghe announced an $8 billion debt relief package in line with the ongoing debt restructuring process. He said this during the Urumaya Freehold Land Deed Ceremony in Kurunegala today.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today denied any association with Chamindra Dayan Lenawa, who filed a petition calling for the postponement of the Presidential election by one year.

The Colombo High Court today further extended its order to freeze 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella for three months.

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya clarified that individuals who have received letters or text messages from the Inland Revenue Department requesting tax payments need not comply if their monthly income does not exceed Rs. 100,000.

The Police stated that further action will be taken with Acting Attorney General (AG), President’s Counsel Parinda Ranasinghe Junior’s instructions regarding the death of a Naval sailor during an operation to apprehend a group of Indian fishermen for fishing illegally in Sri Lankan waters.

The Customs trade unions have called off their strike following discussions with State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Chamindra Dayan Lenawa, who filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court to halt the Presidential election, had not consulted the President or his legal representatives before filing this application, the President's Media Division said.

Sri Lanka has successfully concluded its discussions with the bondholders, reaching an agreement on the restructuring terms yesterday. This follows an unsuccessful first round of talks in April.

The Attorney General today raised objections to former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra being enlarged on bail, in a bail pending appeal. When this application was called before Colombo High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja, the Attorney General sought a further date to file written submissions against the bail application.

At least 25 passengers have been hospitalised following a collision between a cement-loaded lorry and a passenger bus at Madampe on the Chilaw-Colombo main road this morning. Police said the injured were admitted to the Chilaw Hospital.

A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent the Election Commission from conducting the Presidential Election until the Court decides on the incumbent President's tenure. C.D. Lenawa, a professional entrepreneur, submitted the petition.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam highlighted that former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has nothing to do with the party and thus, his statements regarding the party are of no importance.

The National Election Commission has announced that Shanmugam Kugathasan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has been appointed to fill the Parliamentary seat vacated recently.

Two people have died in a fire that broke out this morning (July 3) in a row of estate houses in the Palallegama area of Yatiyanthota. The victims, identified as 60-year-old Mukkan Weerasingham and his 50-year-old wife, Muttiah Shanti Devi, were a married couple.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka’s foreign debt totalled USD 37 billion.

The remains of former Opposition Leader and TNA MP the late R. Sampanthan were placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella this morning from 9 am, allowing the public to pay their final respects.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentary group unanimously approved a resolution that the party will not support any national government under President Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

Sri Lanka is to launch 100 Octane premium petrol, known as XP100 rating fuel, which helps enhance the performance of vehicles, particularly high-end luxury cars and bikes.