The Election Commission will be empowered to announce the presidential election date after midnight yesterday (16), and the date will be announced before the … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Scores Economic Boost as Fitch Ratings Upgrades Credit Rating to ‘B-’
In another major international milestone for Sri Lanka's economy, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded the island nation's Long-Term … [Read more...]
President Nominates Two New Judges to the Court of Appeal
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Tilakaratne to fill the existing vacancies in the Court of … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday Attack Verdict: 15 Found Guilty, 9 Acquitted; Sentencing Deferred
Delivering the verdict in the main Easter Sunday terror attack case, the Special Three-Member High Court Trial-at-Bar has found 15 defendants, including Naufer … [Read more...]
Former Western Provincial Minister Thilakasiri Perera Arrested by CIABOC
Former Health Minister of the Western Provincial Council, Jagath Thilakasiri Perera, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery … [Read more...]
Former Private Secretary to Chamara Sampath Arrested by CIABOC Over Rs. 8.1 Million Bribe
A Development Officer of the Uva Provincial Council, who previously served as the Private Secretary to former State Minister of Primary Industries Chamara … [Read more...]
Verdict in Main Easter Sunday Attacks Case Today; Heavy Security Around Court Premises
The verdict in the high-profile case filed against 24 defendants-including Naufer Maulavi-over their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks is … [Read more...]
“Felt Like Standing on the Tip of a Needle” – Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda Reflects on Election Night & Government’s Progress
Renowned academic Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda revealed that he felt as though he was "standing on the tip of a needle" while the results of the last presidential … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules Cabinet Decision by Mahinda Rajapaksa Unlawful; Irregular Police Promotions Annulled
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the Fundamental Rights of 33 police officers were violated by a cabinet decision made in May 2010 under former … [Read more...]
Government to Launch New ‘Cultural Triangle’ Anchored on Three Literary Giants
Under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the government has initiated a transformative socio-cultural program aimed at fostering an … [Read more...]
“Groups That Enjoyed Privileges Under Old Regimes Are Now Panicking” – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Speaking at a massive public rally held yesterday (21) in Akuressa under the theme "Two Years of Our Government – Prosperous for the Nation," President Anura … [Read more...]
22 Needs Only 2/3!
The Supreme Court has determined that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution—part of a series of judicial reforms presented by the government—can be … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Determination on 22nd Amendment Handed to Speaker
Parliamentary sources confirm that the Supreme Court's determination regarding the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been delivered to Speaker Dr. … [Read more...]
Parents of Death Row Youth Sivarasa Anojan Meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
The parents of Sivarasa Anojan, a Sri Lankan youth currently facing the death sentence in Saudi Arabia, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the … [Read more...]
What Happened to Shiranthi Rajapaksa Who Fled the Country?
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa unexpectedly departed for Singapore after being summoned by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to … [Read more...]
Berlin Turns Red! Die Linke’s Elif Eralp Takes Lead in Historic Election Victory
BERLIN - In a major political shift ahead of Germany's upcoming parliamentary elections, Elif Eralp of the left-wing Die Linke party secured victory in the … [Read more...]
Commuters Repay Sri Lanka Railways: Passengers Purchase Extra Tickets Following Strike Action
Passengers who traveled free of charge during the recent railway trade union strike due to ticket counter closures are now purchasing additional tickets to … [Read more...]
Court Orders Immediate Arrest of Wimal Weerawansa
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has ordered the arrest and production before court of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa. The order was issued … [Read more...]
How Incredible Work Is Being Done: Upcountry Railway Line Reconstruction Accelerates Following Cyclone Ditwa Damage
Reconstruction work on the Upcountry railway line, which suffered severe damage due to Cyclone Ditwa, is currently progressing at a rapid pace. Social media … [Read more...]
A Message Five Decades Old: Victor Rathnayake and KDK Highlighted Inefficiency in Public Service
A intense public debate has re-emerged regarding the inefficiency and bureaucracy within Sri Lanka's public service sector. This issue is far from new; … [Read more...]
Historical Flashback: How the JR Jayewardene Government Moved to Impeach Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon January 15, 2025 Lankadeepa
Following reports in the Lankadeepa newspaper regarding a potential impeachment motion against Court of Appeal President Justice Nissanka Bandula … [Read more...]