A special moment during the traditional honoring of artists marking the conclusion of the Kandy Esala Perahera has captured widespread attention on social … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2026
Major Initiative Launched to Protect the Central Highlands’ “Heart”
Plans are currently being finalized to develop the Nuwara Eliya District into a sustainable tourism zone, with a special emphasis on protecting the critical … [Read more...]
“Your Minister Demanded a Bribe,” Ambassador Complained to the President
As nearly two years have passed since Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), won the presidential election, a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Is this who you’re entrusting your case to?
A motion has been filed to attach additional amendments to the petition submitted to the Supreme Court by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) challenging … [Read more...]
Ravi Karunanayake Evades Bribery Commission Summons
Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake continues to evade summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), failing to … [Read more...]
66 Organized Crime Suspects Extradited to Sri Lanka; Rs. 6 Billion Worth of Assets Frozen
A total of 66 suspects linked to organized crime and drug trafficking who had fled the country have been brought back to Sri Lanka since the current government … [Read more...]
Ready to Face Any Challenge: Official Data Confirms Economic Recovery
Official data confirms that Sri Lanka's economy has returned to pre-2022 levels, marking a significant recovery after the nation officially declared bankruptcy … [Read more...]
Kalimuttu, Who Rose from the Pit Holding a Bone, Meets President Anura
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presided over the official handing over of newly constructed homes to the Malayaha (Upcountry) Tamil community at the … [Read more...]
A Joyful Day Not Only for Hill Country People, But for the Entire Nation: Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep
Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Sundaralingam Pradeep stated that providing housing ownership to disaster-affected families makes … [Read more...]
Strong Opposition to Mudslinging Campaigns Against Chief Justice: Attorney Hemaka Senanayake
Attorney-at-Law Hemaka Senanayake expressed strong opposition, deep concern, and dissatisfaction over defamatory campaigns targeting the Chief Justice and … [Read more...]
Three More Petitions Filed Supporting 22nd Amendment, Bringing Day’s Total to Five
Three additional intervening petitions were filed in the Supreme Court August 28 in support of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. Among the … [Read more...]
Malayaha Community Sheds Sweat and Tears to Enrich the Nation: Minister Samantha Vidyaratne
Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne emphasized that the Malayaha (Upcountry) community is a hardworking population whose … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Has Begun Taking Action Against Economic Criminals, Political Scoundrels, Drug Barons, and the Underworld: Attorney Nimal Ranasinghe
Attorney-at-Law Nimal Ranasinghe stated that the law is currently being actively enforced against economic criminals, political opportunists, drug kingpins, and … [Read more...]
Government Committed to Ensuring Dignified Life for Every Citizen Who Contributes to Economy: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the government has taken full responsibility for guaranteeing a prosperous and dignified life for every … [Read more...]
I Was Present at Discussion with President: Attorney Jayantha Thilakarathna
Attorney-at-Law Jayantha Thilakarathna stated that claims made by a lawyer alleging they were not given an opportunity to voice their opinions during a … [Read more...]
Investigation Against Manusha Nanayakkara Concluded: CIABOC Informs Court
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (August 28) that it has concluded its … [Read more...]
22nd Amendment Presents a Pre-Constitutional Opportunity: Attorney Gamini Nallaperuma
Attorney-at-Law Gamini Nallaperuma emphasized that the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment represents a pre-constitutional stage currently referred to the … [Read more...]
Two More Petitions Filed in Supreme Court Supporting 22nd Constitutional Amendment
Two additional intervening petitions were filed in the Supreme Court yesterday (August 28) expressing support for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the … [Read more...]
Public Realizes Legislature and Executive Now Serve the People: Attorney Udeni Weerathunga
Attorney-at-Law Udeni Weerathunga emphasized that the public has now come to realize that the current government represents a movement that brought a major … [Read more...]
Yapahuwa Sri Dalada Perahera Takes to the Streets Today After 10 Years
All preparations have been finalized to hold the historic Yapahuwa Sri Dalada Perahera today (August 29) on a grand scale, reviving the cultural procession … [Read more...]