The Court of Appeal today (04) commenced the consideration of intermediary petitions seeking permission to intervene and present submissions regarding the … [Read more...]
High Court Dismisses Champika Ranawaka’s Preliminary Objections
The Colombo High Court on the 3rd dismissed a preliminary objection raised by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka regarding a 2016 road accident case, … [Read more...]
Lawyers in Galle Voice Support for Proposed Judicial Reforms
Members of the "Janawaramaye Neethignayo" (Lawyers for the People’s Mandate) organization held a media briefing in Galle today, emphasizing that constructive … [Read more...]
Red Alert from Satellite Images: Heavy Rain Condition Expected to Persist
Satellite imagery indicates that the extremely heavy rainfall currently affecting several parts of the island is likely to continue. Satellite observations … [Read more...]
How Mahinda Rajapaksa and Past Leaders Undermined Judicial Independence
Opposition forces and interest groups have launched various distorted campaigns against the government's initiatives to resolve around 1.1 million pending court … [Read more...]
‘Mini Ranils’ Take to the Field: Threatening Attacks Target Judiciary and Police
Echoing tactics reminiscent of the attacks on the judiciary during former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure, individuals including Attorney-at-Law Shiral … [Read more...]
Government Briefs Mahanayake Theros on Judicial Retirement Age Bill
The government yesterday (03) briefed the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya chapters regarding the proposed draft bill to extend the retirement age … [Read more...]
No Electricity Tariff Revision for Q3 2026 – Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that no revision of electricity tariffs is required for the third quarter of 2026. The … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday Attacks: Consideration of Gotabaya’s Writ Petition Concluded
The Court of Appeal yesterday (03) concluded considering the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which seeks an order preventing his … [Read more...]
President Emphasizes Need for a New Social Consensus, Calls for Unity as Sri Lankans
A discussion was held yesterday (03) morning at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Dissanayake and representatives of a newly formed alliance … [Read more...]
Increase in Rainfall Expected After August 6 – Department of Meteorology
Wind speeds across Sri Lanka are expected to increase again after August 6 due to a developing cyclonic condition in the Pacific Ocean south of Japan, according … [Read more...]
PM Harini Recalls Emotional Ties Between Dr. Sujatha Attanayake and Director K. Venkat
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a deeply moving speech as the chief guest at a felicitation ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting … [Read more...]
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Fires Three Shots at the Law
The indictments center on allegations that minimum recruitment standards were lowered on two separate occasions specifically to facilitate Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s … [Read more...]
Historic Directive from COPE: Order Issued to Recover $330,000 Fines from Avant-Garde
Empowered with new authority, the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) orders state-owned Rakna Lanka to immediately collect outstanding funds. In a … [Read more...]
Only One-Fifth Credit to the Government? Opposition Scoops Success After Opposing Key Reforms
From IMF tax relief and wage hikes to historical budget surpluses and judicial reforms, the fractured opposition repeatedly invents boogeymen—only to later … [Read more...]
Minister Lalkaanta Drops Unexpected Bombshell: “Two Media Outlets Have Taken Over the Role of Bankrupt Opposition”
Addressing the Nilwala River Salt Barrier project, Agriculture Minister K. D. Lalkaanta slams regressive opposition tactics and calls for a mindset shift among … [Read more...]
Have You Given This Your Full Attention?
Health authorities have issued a stern warning to the public to remain vigilant against the spread of Dengue, as the resurgence of rain in several parts of the … [Read more...]
AG Approves Proposed Judicial Reforms to Extend Retirement Age and Increase Judge Count
The Attorney General has certified that the proposed constitutional and legislative amendments aimed at reforming Sri Lanka's judicial system—including raising … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Cross $10 Billion Mark in First Half of 2026
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings surpassed the US$ 10 billion mark within the first six months of 2026, according to the latest External Sector Performance … [Read more...]
Violent Prison Unrest Orchestrated by Drug Syndicate; Authorities Suspect Political Sabotage
A major clash erupted at the Mahara Prison complex yesterday afternoon (August 1) as a group of inmates attempted to break out of custody, causing extensive … [Read more...]