- Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne granted a further service extension of three months, based on a recommendation by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles: The service extension granted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- Ex Director General of CIABOC Sarath Jayamanna says the new anti-corruption act would establish “a truly independent commission”; asserts attempts to suppress this commission would be met with strong resistance from the people: urges the public to embrace this change and move away from “empty slogans” such as “thieves were not caught.”
- The UDA signs an agreement to lease on long term the prestigious ‘Visumpaya’ property located at No. 25, Lillie Street, Colombo 02, to Azotels and Hunas Holdings PLC, in what the Authority described as far reaching development that seeks to revive the island’s heritage.
- President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake urges the public to return any ‘Coats of Arms’ with archaeological or artistic value that belonged to Sri Lanka’s former governors and presidents: These items, deemed to have been lost during the July 09, 2022 uprising, are sought to be handed over to the Presidential Secretariat by July 31, 2023.
- The Central Bank continues to maintain its stance that “domestic debt does not need to be restructured in order to achieve debt sustainability” as the local debt has already undergone restructuring in response to high inflation and significant currency depreciation experienced last year: Governor Weerasinghe says although the original position was against domestic debt restricting, some form of restructuring had to be accepted during the debt negotiation process.
- The number of deaths attributed to dengue in Sri Lanka rises to 32: A total of 51,298 dengue cases reported during 2023. The highest number of patients recorded in the Western Province, with 11,206 cases reported in the Gampaha district alone: Within the last 8 days of July, 1,978 new infections reported: 43 PHI divisions designated as dengue high-risk zones.
- “Thai Air Asia”, a joint venture of the Malaysian AirAsia and Thailand’s Asia Aviation, resumes operations from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo route: AASL says the new service will operate four times a week: The first flight arrived at the BIA at 2200 Sunday (09) with 134 visiting passengers.
- Secretary to the Ministry of Buddha Shasana Somaratna Vidanapathirana says legal actions may have to be taken against anyone who exposes “isolated incidents” at Buddhist temples on Social Media, in prevention of the occurrence of unnecessary social unrest: Concern comes in following the assault on a Buddhist monk and two women in Nawagamuwa area: adds a decision on the monk in question can only be taken by the Chief Prelates and the Ministry, therefore, cannot make any interference.
- SLPP MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage says in the wake of the world’s struggles, many countries collapsed and remained anarchic for many years, but President Wickremesinghe’s correct leadership led to the restoration of SL within a short period of one year: asserts July 09 will go down in history as the day President Wickremesinghe’s private residence was set ablaze and public property was destroyed.
- SL records an emphatic 128 run win over Netherlands to win the final of the World Cup Qualifier cricket tournament at Harare Stadium, Zimbabwe: This is SL’s 10th consecutive win of the tournament: Netherlands bowled out for 105 in just 23.5 overs: Spinners Wanindu Hasaranga 2 for 35, becomes highest wicket taker with 22 wickets: Mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana 4 for 31 in his 6.3 overs and 21 wickets: Dilshan Madushanka 3 for 18 in 7 overs and 03 wickets.
