- President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the second phase of the flyover project today (11). This phase, constructed by the Ministry of Transport and Highways at a cost of LKR 5,278 million, spans between Kompanna Veediya and Justice Akbar Mawatha over the railway line. The Road Development Authority, in collaboration with Maga Engineering, undertook this project to alleviate the delays and traffic congestion caused by the frequent closing of railway gates for 109 daily train journeys.
- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has brought to the attention of the National Election Commission the alleged use of state resources for indirect election campaigning by the incumbent government. In a letter addressed to the Election Commission, the SJB pointed out that the President was scheduled to attend a workshop organized for the Police on July 13. The SJB said that instructions had been received for 15 members representing every community Police unit in the area to participate in the event.
- Sri Lanka Railways trade unions have decided to call off their strike following talks with the government. Meanwhile. the Executive Grade of the non-academic staff of universities have decided to call off their ongoing strike following discussions with relevant authorities.
- A fresh maritime dispute between New Delhi and Colombo seems to be brewing with Sri Lanka objecting to India’s plea to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) based at Kingston in Jamaica for rights to explore cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in Afanasy Nikitin Seamount in the Indian Ocean.
- Sri Lanka Police has reached agreements with various government and semi-government institutions in order to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. These agreements will facilitate the swift exchange of crucial information necessary for police investigations.
- The symptoms of the Influenza viral flu being reported among children in Sri Lanka are on the rise, according to the Paediatrician of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Dr. Deepal Perera. Furthermore, Dr. Perera advised to seek medical advice immediately if such symptoms persist.
- The Inspector of Police (IP) attached to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), who was arrested by the Bribery Commission while soliciting a bribe, has reported been injured by another inmate in his cell. A prisoner, who was in the same cell as the police officer, has caused an injury to the Inspector’s face using a sharp improvised weapon, sources said.
- A Gazette with the necessary regulations on speed limits will be issued soon, State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said. The State Minister said the Ministry of Transport expects to issue the Gazette, aimed at reducing road accidents, within the next two weeks.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stressed on the critical need for Sri Lanka to restore fiscal and debt sustainability in order to overcome its ongoing economic crisis. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, highlighted the importance of these measures in response to a question posted by News 1st’s Zulfick Farzan, emphasizing the complex policy trade-offs the country faces.
- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that the National Men’s T20I Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has decided to resign from the captaincy. Hasaranga said it is in the best interest of Sri Lanka Cricket that he decided to relinquish the captaincy duties and remain in the side as a player, the statement said.
