Unable to pay debts, Hela Apparel files for winding up
2026-08-06
Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has announced that it has filed an application before the Commercial High Court seeking a court-orderedContinue Reading
Gazette revision: Politicians’ asset declarations to be public, officials’ kept private
2026-08-06
According to the Anti‑Corruption Act, the asset and liability declarations of public representatives will be made accessible to the public,Continue Reading
Politicians’ asset declarations to remain public after President’s intervention
2026-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to revise the proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Act to ensure thatContinue Reading
India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections at the earliest
2026-08-06
India has called on Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections at the earliest, while also urging the fullContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga tops World Rankings: First Sri Lankan No.1 in men’s javelin
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has risen to World No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw with 1,354 ranking points. HeContinue Reading
Court seeks contempt proceedings against Wimal, Udaya, Dilith & 3 others
2026-08-05
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that facts be reported to the Court of Appeal to initiate contempt of courtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka blocks 24 illegal online gambling websites (Full List)
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 illegal online gambling websites operating without the required licences, the Ministry of DigitalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India exchange USD 350M credit agreements
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka and India today exchanged agreements on INR‑denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million, forming part of theContinue Reading
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested
2026-08-05
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was taken into custody this morning when he appeared before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
CCC Report : Sri Lanka vehicle imports generate Rs. 896B in taxes
2026-08-05
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has released the Motor Vehicle Industry Report 2025/26, marking the return of its flagship publicationContinue Reading
Sri Lankan family appeals for help after son jailed in Saudi over religious insult on Facebook
2026-08-05
The family of a Sri Lankan youth sentenced by a Saudi Arabian court to five years’ imprisonment and a fineContinue Reading
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Colombo
2026-08-05
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo today on a one‑day official visit aimed at reinforcing close bilateral tiesContinue Reading
Luxury bus torched in Kaduwela; two occupants escape unharmed
2026-08-05
A luxury bus operating on the Kaduwela–Matara route via the Southern Expressway was destroyed in a suspected arson attack atContinue Reading
Three-month extension for expressway seat belt rule
2026-08-04
The Government has extended by three months the concessionary period granted to vehicle manufacturers to install seat belts in vehiclesContinue Reading
Cabinet approves publication of 22nd Amendment Bill, Judicature Amendment Bill
2026-08-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the draft 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the JudicatureContinue Reading
In 2022, Supreme Court determined changing judges’ retirement age requires referendum: Sajith tells Parliament
2026-08-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday cited a previous Supreme Court determination in Parliament, arguing that any constitutional amendment affectingContinue Reading
Justice Minister denies receiving letter from Chief Prelates on Judges’ retirement age
2026-08-04
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today that he has not received any letter from the Chief Prelates opposing theContinue Reading
Mahara Prison riot shows signs of organized sabotage, says Justice Minister
2026-08-04
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (04) that the recent unrest at Mahara Prison bore clear signs of sabotageContinue Reading