The Government of the Maldives has announced a 90-day free on-arrival tourist visa for Sri Lankan citizens visiting the country. The decision was revealed during the ongoing state visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the Maldives. Effective from 29 July 2025, Sri Lankan travellers...

Former Navy Commander Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until 13 August by the Polgahawela Magistrate’s Court. Ulugetenne was taken into custody in connection with the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance of a youth...