- The 9th edition of the joint military exercise named “Mitra Shakti-2023” between the armed forces of India & SL commences in Pune: the exercise involves an Indian contingent primarily representing the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment and the Sri Lankan 53rd Infantry Division.
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves the island to attend the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President-elect of the Maldives.
- Minister Dr Bandula Gunawardene says avoiding loans from global entities & defaulting on payments leads to the refusal of other nations to accept letters of credit issued by SL & would hinder the importation of vital commodities such as petroleum, gas, medicines & essential food items.
- Foreign Affairs Ministry says Sri Lanka has been elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for the term 2023-2027.
- Minister Vidura Wickramanayake says the work on the 1st phase of the solar power project for religious places of worship will be completed by the end of the year.
- Medical & Civil Rights Professional Assn of Doctors President Dr. Chamal Sanjeeve laments that the 2024 Budget Proposals had not recognised health priorities, such as the state of malnutrition in the island.
- Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages’ newest ship “Resilient Lady” makes her maiden call to Asia and to the Colombo Harbour: the “Resilient Lady” is considered a marvel of modern maritime engineering & has a passenger capacity of 2,770 passengers across 1,404 cabins & suites.
- Women’s Big Bash League announces that a specially dedicated seating zone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will be named after Sri Lanka Captain Chamari Athapaththu:the zone will be called “Chamari Bay” to celebrate the Sri Lanka skipper’s cricketing prowess.
- Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe says he faces death threats: asserts there are 2 statements that depict a threat to him and his family.
- Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe orders a probe on SL Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe’s statement where he had made allegations on “match-fixing” and betting.
