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“There is a clear violation of regulations,” Minister Anil Jayantha responds to allegations by MP Mujibur Rahman that the authorities are selective in its application of vehicle import regulations.
“There have been two waves of suspicious elephant deaths this year. This is the second one,” Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi says the CID has been requested to look into the deaths of wild elephants in certain areas, due to what he said was an organized effort to harm…
“We are seeing history repeating itself” WHO issues urgent warning as chikungunya resurges in Indian Ocean islands and spreads globally. Over 5.6 Bn people across 119 countries are at risk. D: newswire.lk/fmsi

WHO raises concern about spread of Chikungunya virus ift.tt/pZuJMBY
The Supreme Court will hear a petition by lawyer Nuwan Bopage, who claims he was unlawfully arrested during the GotaGoGama protest. Notices are to be issued to top police and military officials who were named as respondents. D: newswire.lk/lsl8

ADB trims Sri Lanka’s 2025 growth outlook, citing US tariff uncertainty and risks tied to under-execution of capital spending. D: newswire.lk/vqmm

Sri Lanka is moving away from an exam-focused education system, PM Harini Amarasuriya says. A new module-based curriculum starts in 2026, with continuous assessments and smaller class sizes among key reforms. D: newswire.lk/tpqm

Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass or fail examination outcomes, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today. The government’s objective instead will be to deliver quality education to children through the…
Sri Lanka must register cryptocurrency service providers to meet global AML and CTF standards, says CB Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe. Talks are underway with key ministries on regulatory measures, he said. D: newswire.lk/147j

Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Syed Aamer Raza met with Sri Lanka’s defence leaders to strengthen bilateral military ties, focusing on training, disaster response, and regional security. D: newswire.lk/qaev

Bizwire: A 7 member contingent of Sri Lankan Scouts left the country yesterday to attend the 16th World Scout Moot 2025 to be held in Portugal from 23rd July to 3rd August 2025. D: newswire.lk/ny4c

Unlawful Aragalaya arrest : SC to hear Nuwan Bopage’s petition ift.tt/RpvumHd
Sri Lanka has moved up to 91st place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, improving from 96th last year. The ranking, shared with Iran, reflects visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 41 destinations for Sri Lankan passport holders. D: newswire.lk/411v

The Embassies of Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives jointly promoted their tourism offerings at an event titled “The Enchanting Trio” on July 9 at the Waranda Club in Brussels. D: newswire.lk/dn64

Reforms : Sri Lanka to introduce module-based education system ift.tt/nSBQOUu
The Supreme Court has granted leave to hear a fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (Pillayan), challenging his alleged unlawful arrest and detention. D: newswire.lk/f8pt

Sri Lanka must register crypto providers : CB Governor ift.tt/r7et42G