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...]
Extension of Judges’ Retirement Age: Ministers Face Heated Press Questions
Detailed clarifications regarding the government's proposed constitutional amendment to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges, alongside parallel … [Read more...]
Police Inactive as Pogrom Unfolded: The Dark Legacy of Black July 43 Years On
As Sri Lanka marks 43 years since the tragic events of Black July 1983, the current government has reiterated its commitment to preventing the resurgence of … [Read more...]
Fear-Mongering Busted: ‘Janawarame Nithignayo’ Backs Raising Retirement Age of Judges
The "Janawarame Nithignayo" (Lawyers for Public Mandate) organization has stepped forward to dispel fear-mongering and false propaganda surrounding the … [Read more...]
Dayasiri Follows Namal’s Footsteps in Legal Ignorance, Analysts Say
Political analysts have pointed out that the recent legal views and comments on judicial actions expressed by SJB MP Attorney-at-Law Dayasiri Jayasekara closely … [Read more...]
Three Including Kanjipani Imran’s Key Associate ‘Ratmalane Saima’ Arrested in Malaysia
In a major breakthrough against organized crime, three individuals, including a primary associate of notorious drug lord and organized crime leader Kanjipani … [Read more...]
Two Arrested by Bribery Commission Over Illegal Dealing in Peradeniya Hospital Food Supply Tender
Two individuals were arrested yesterday (27) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of soliciting … [Read more...]
Corruption Case Against Nishantha Wickramasinghe Called; Court Orders Report on Investigation Progress
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (28) directed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to conclude their … [Read more...]
Rakhitha and Charith Granted Bail Under Strict Conditions; Travel Ban Imposed
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (28) ordered the release of three suspects on strict bail conditions, including attorney-at-law Rakhitha Rajapaksha, son of … [Read more...]
Former Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon Exposed JR Regime’s Political Interference in Judiciary
Eminent former Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon has revealed extensive details regarding the history of subjecting the judiciary to political power. During … [Read more...]
Crucial Insights on Child Psychology and Domestic Violence Revealed
Dr. Chandima Weerasiriwardena has highlighted key aspects of child psychology, focusing on the impact of domestic violence during childhood and related … [Read more...]
Suresh Sallay Trap Himself in Court Over His Own Petition
The Court of Appeal yesterday (27) further considered the petition filed by former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Suresh Sallay against his arrest and … [Read more...]
Young Activist Exposes the History and Origins of the Rajapaksa Family
Amidst renewed publicity and campaigns surrounding Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Rajapaksa family, a social media activist has detailed their past and how they … [Read more...]
SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri Sentenced to 18 Months Imprisonment
Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Badulla District Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri has been sentenced to one and a half years (18 months) of rigorous … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Economic Surge Highlighted in IIF Report, Reports Daily FT
Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment IIF says Sri Lanka among fastest-improving sovereigns for investor relations and debt … [Read more...]
Prominent Tuition Class Owner Arrested with Methamphetamine in Horana
The owner of a prominent private tuition institute in Horana was arrested yesterday (26) by Horana Headquarters Police after being found in possession of 15 … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Ranked 4th Fastest-Improving Economy in Debt Transparency and Investor Relations: IIF Report
Sri Lanka has been ranked the fourth fastest-improving country in debt transparency and investor relations, following Vietnam, Belize, and Mozambique, according … [Read more...]
Cabinet to Consider Constitutional Amendment Raising Retirement Age of Judges; Draft to Face Supreme Court Scrutiny
A proposal containing key legal reforms, including an increase in the retirement age for all judges in Sri Lanka’s judicial system, is scheduled to be presented … [Read more...]
Government Steps Up Public Health Protection with Three Key Measures; Introduces Hotline 1977
The Ministry of Health and Media has implemented three major public health initiatives in a short span of time aimed at safeguarding the well-being of the … [Read more...]
Experts Warn of High Wildfire Risk in Sri Lanka Amid Global El Niño; Govt Sets Up Committee
As global temperatures rise due to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, severe wildfires continue to rage uncontrollably across several developed nations. Experts … [Read more...]
Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara Honoured at Malaysia International Film Festival
Acclaimed Sri Lankan actors Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara have been awarded top honours at the Malaysia International Film Festival … [Read more...]