Judges’ age extension: Sajith backs UN warning over judicial independence
2026-08-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed gratitude to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, MargaretContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seize over 5,200 Kg of Heroin, Ice and Cocaine in less than 10 months
2026-08-13
Sri Lanka Police have destroyed a large stock of narcotics seized during operations conducted between October 30, 2025 andContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for seven districts
2026-08-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, andContinue Reading
PM Harini meets JICA Senior Vice President Shohei Hara
2026-08-13
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and hisContinue Reading
Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Sri Lanka
2026-08-13
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 68 this year, with health authorities reporting a case fatality rate ofContinue Reading
UN raises Red Flag over Sri Lanka’s move to Extend Sitting Judges’ Tenure
2026-08-13
The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional amendmentContinue Reading
Judges’ retirement age move not for any individual: President tells BASL
2026-08-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) this afternoon (12) at theContinue Reading
BASL hopes President will reconsider judges’ retirement age amendment after talks
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed hope that the government will reconsider the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
SJB MP makes Chief Prelates’ letter opposing 22nd Amendment Public
2026-08-12
SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe on Wednesday (12) publicly released a letter sent by the Chief Prelates of the three BuddhistContinue Reading
Sri Lanka central bank sees no need for further rate hikes this year, governor says
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka’s central bank does not anticipate further interest rate increases this year following its surprise 100 basis‑point hike inContinue Reading
New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Arrives in Sri Lanka, Pledges to Deepen Bilateral Ties
2026-08-11
China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has pledged to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and mutually beneficialContinue Reading
6 State-owned Colombo Bungalows up for 30-year lease for Cafés, Restaurants
2026-08-11
The government has called for investment proposals to commercially develop and operate a number of State-owned bungalows in Colombo underContinue Reading
Cabinet approves over Rs. 1 billion capital for Lanka Metro Transit expansion
2026-08-11
The Cabinet has approved the provision of more than Rs. 1 billion in equity capital to Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka dengue cases top 90,000 in 2026
2026-08-11
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surged past 90,000 this year, with the latest surveillance data showing 90,306 infections reportedContinue Reading
President to meet BASL on judicial retirement age proposal
2026-08-11
A special discussion is scheduled to take place tomorrow (12) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Bar Association ofContinue Reading
Hollywood actress Rosamund Pike praises Sri Lanka’s Mine Clearance programme
2026-08-10
Award-winning Hollywood actress and international landmine clearance ambassador Rosamund Pike has praised the progress of Sri Lanka’s demining programme, describingContinue Reading
CCTV footage emerges of fatal Maligawatte shooting
2026-08-10
CCTV footage has emerged showing the fatal shooting reported near the BCC Bridge in Maligawatte, Colombo. According to Police, theContinue Reading
