COLOMBO (LankaTruth) - The No-Confidence Motion brought by the opposition against Minister of Justice, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, was defeated by a … [Read more...]
Colombo Fort – Talaimannar Train Service Resumes Today Following Cyclone Ditwah Disruptions
COLOMBO (LankaTruth) - The Colombo Fort - Talaimannar train service, which was suspended due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, has resumed operations starting … [Read more...]
Lanka Sathosa Reduces Prices of 11 Essential Food Items
Lanka Sathosa has decided to reduce the prices of 11 essential food items with effect from today (24), the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and … [Read more...]
SC Sets Date to Hear Petition Over Unpaid Electricity Bill of Namal’s Wedding
The Supreme Court today (24) ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed regarding the non-payment of electricity bills incurred at the Weeraketiya … [Read more...]
Yoshitha Cites Illness and Fails to Appear in Court; Case Postponed
Further hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was conducted today (24) before the Colombo High … [Read more...]
Pillayan Remanded Until August 4
The Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today (24) ordered that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan, alias Pillayan, who was arrested under the … [Read more...]
Former Southern Province Chief Secretary Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Former Chief Secretary of the Southern Province, Rannulu Chandrasiri de Zoysa, was arrested today (24) by investigative officers of the Commission to … [Read more...]
People’s Lands to the People, Temple Lands to the Temple – Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi stated that the government is extensively discussing the Thaiyitti land dispute … [Read more...]
Warrant Issued for MP Archchuna After Failing to Appear in Court
COLOMBO (LankaTruth) - The Fort Magistrate’s Court today (24) issued an arrest warrant against Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna for … [Read more...]
Rajapaksa Family Deserts Gotabaya Left Alone
While supporters are brought in whenever Mahinda Rajapaksa and other family members face investigations into power abuse and criminal allegations, Gotabaya … [Read more...]
Two Factions That Ousted Chief Justices Join Forces
Reminding the nation of a dark political past, two distinct factions - the United National Party (UNP) clique that brought an impeachment motion against former … [Read more...]
Moving Forward to Erase Dark Stains Through the Bonds of Brotherhood
A broad public dialogue is currently underway to ensure that events like "Black July"—which laid the foundation for Sri Lanka to be branded globally as an … [Read more...]
Namal’s Faction Overtakes Sajith in Opposition Coalition Talks
Following a request made by Namal Rajapaksa to Sajith Premadasa last week, several opposition factions were brought together around a single table. Analysts … [Read more...]
Son of Former Minister Among Five Remanded Over Treasure Hunting
The Hingurakgoda Magistrate’s Court on July 21 ordered five suspects—including the son of a former Minister—to be remanded in custody until August 4 for … [Read more...]
Former State Minister Shantha Bandara’s Son Remanded Over Rs. 20 Million Robbery
Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (23) ordered that the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara be remanded in custody until the 27th. The suspect … [Read more...]
Court Orders Re-summoning of Gota’s Petition Against Arrest Over Easter Sunday Attacks
The Court today (23) ordered that the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with the … [Read more...]
Sri Lankan Youth Political Representatives Participate in International Smart Leadership Session for Excellence
A delegation of youth representatives from various Sri Lankan political parties recently participated in an international training session on organizational … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules Deshabandu and Sriyantha Violated Fundamental Rights
The Supreme Court today (23) ruled that the Fundamental Rights of activist Anuruddha Bandara were violated during his arrest during the ‘GotaGoHome’ protest … [Read more...]
Court Dismisses Petition Requesting Postponement of A/L Examination
The Court of Appeal today (23) dismissed without taking up for examination a writ petition that sought an order to postpone the upcoming G.C.E. Advanced Level … [Read more...]
Untold Story Behind Robbery Involving Former State Minister Shantha Bandara’s Son Exposed
Analysts have turned their attention to the recent arrest of the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara—a prominent figure in previous governments—in … [Read more...]