The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) sentenced former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death over charges of criminal negligence, murder, and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2026
Death Sentence for Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara
The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) sentenced former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara to death for failing to prevent the Easter … [Read more...]
Over Half of Great Britain Plunged into Drought!
The UK Environment Agency has warned that more than half of England is facing a severe drought. In an official statement, the agency declared that large swathes … [Read more...]
Charges Against Nadun Chinthaka under Penal Code Proceedable: Colombo High Court
Colombo High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala issued an order today (30) stating that there is no impediment to maintaining the charges filed under the Penal Code … [Read more...]
Sugeeshwara Remanded Further
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (30) ordered that Sugeeshwara Bandara, who served as Private Secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, be … [Read more...]
What the High Court Judge Said While Delivering the Verdict on Chaminda Wijesiri
Badulla High Court Judge Jeyaram Trotsky sentenced Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri to one and a half years of simple imprisonment on July 28, after … [Read more...]
Bribery Commission Files Indictments Against Rajitha Senaratne
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama yesterday (28) that steps … [Read more...]
Another Case Against Namal Rajapaksa Ordered to be Summoned on Oct 29
The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that a complaint filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa and three others under the Prevention of Money … [Read more...]
New Initiative by Health Ministry: Volunteer First Aid Task Force with 30 Members Per Divisional Secretariat
The Ministry of Health has decided to assign two trained first-aid officers to every Grama Niladhari division to render immediate assistance during medical … [Read more...]
Final Accused in Victor Jara Murder Case Arrested!
Chilean police have succeeded in arresting the last remaining convict in the murder of iconic singer Víctor Jara, who was tortured and killed following the … [Read more...]
Here are the Details of the Latest Achievement
Sri Lanka's economy is achieving steady growth and receiving recognition from various international organizations. According to the latest ratings, the video … [Read more...]
A Black Faction Against Citizens Suffering Under 1.1 Million Pending Cases
Following the government's proposal of a series of measures to expedite the clearance of 1.1 million cases backlogged in the country’s judicial system, those … [Read more...]
The Journalist Who Directly Confronted Gota During His Power Era and Those Conducting Phone Campaigns
Social media journalist Fathima Sumeha has revealed several past events, recalling a female journalist who directly confronted Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the … [Read more...]
104 More Metro Buses Arrive in Sri Lanka
A vessel carrying 104 additional metro buses arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday (29) afternoon. The buses were imported under a pilot project to introduce … [Read more...]
President Unveils 2027 Economic Plan in Galle
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that spending a major portion of state revenue on maintaining government machinery is entirely unfair to the public. … [Read more...]
“Unlike previous governments, this is not an authoritarian regime” – Attorney Hemaka Senanayake
Attorney Hemaka Senanayake emphasized that, unlike previous administrations, the current government is not an authoritarian one. He made these remarks while … [Read more...]
“What will happen if lawyers do not act for the benefit of the people?” – Attorney Manodhya Galpaya
Attorney Manodhya Galpaya questioned what situation would arise if lawyers do not act for the benefit of the general public. She raised this question while … [Read more...]
“People’s Sovereignty Does Not Belong to a Very Small Group” – Attorney Sanjaya Nallaperuma
Attorney Sanjaya Nallaperuma emphasized that people’s sovereignty does not belong to a small, select group. He made these observations while participating in … [Read more...]
Speedy Solutions for Delayed Cases: Process of Administering Justice Accelerated – Attorney Anuradha Kiralavella
Attorney Anuradha Kiralavella emphasized that action is actively being taken in line with the people’s mandate to expedite the backlog of court cases resulting … [Read more...]
“Sri Lanka is already delayed in extending the retirement age of judges compared to other nations” – Attorney Akalanka Ukwatta
Attorney Akalanka Ukwatta emphasized that Sri Lanka is already late in raising the retirement age of judges when compared with international standards and … [Read more...]