Money Laundering Amendment Bill passed with special majority
2026-07-09
The Speaker of Parliament announced today that the Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill has beenContinue Reading
UNFPA, Parliament sign landmark MoU on population data
2026-07-09
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have formalised a new partnership to strengthen theContinue Reading
Ravi Seneviratne fined after pleading guilty to one charge in Marine Drive crash case
2026-07-09
Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne has admitted guilt to one of the charges filed against him in connection withContinue Reading
UK Clacton election : Count Binface could be Farage’s sole challenger
2026-07-09
A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seatContinue Reading
Govt resumes 26 stalled healthcare projects, 48 now underway
2026-07-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to elevate Sri Lanka’s healthcare system to internationally recognised standards, stressing that the GovernmentContinue Reading
SLID Corporate Director Summit 2026 to feature Prof. Sir Nishan Canagarajah as keynote speaker
2026-07-09
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) is set to host two internationally acclaimed experts at the Sri Lanka CorporateContinue Reading
Sajith accuses government of plot to arrest Dayasiri Jayasekera
2026-07-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of orchestrating a campaign to arrest MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, alleging that socialContinue Reading
Mirigama Kidney Stone Centre to open on July 12
2026-07-09
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa will inaugurate the “Mirigama National Kidney Stone Treatment Centre” on July 12, marking a majorContinue Reading
Transport Ministry to expand islandwide drug testing for drivers and conductors
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced plans to expand the mobile drug testing program for drivers and conductorsContinue Reading
FIFA defends referees, says officials are not influenced by anyone
2026-07-09
FIFA has strongly defended the integrity of its match officials amid growing debate over refereeing decisions at the FIFA WorldContinue Reading
Wimal loses Supreme Court appeal in Tilvin Silva’s case
2026-07-09
The Supreme Court today upheld a Colombo Commercial High Court ruling ordering former minister Wimal Weerawansa to pay Rs. 1Continue Reading
Amnesty urges urgent probe into deaths of transferred Negombo prisoners
2026-07-09
Amnesty International has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the deaths of two prisoners transferred from Negombo Prison followingContinue Reading
Anuradhapura elephant corridors to be declared reserved zones
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Environment has announced that preliminary work has commenced to clear and protect traditional elephant corridors connecting forestContinue Reading
Negombo Prison declared crime scene after unrest – Justice Ministry
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Justice has announced that following the emergency situation at Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6, 2026,Continue Reading
New President elected to Sri Lanka–Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Association
2026-07-09
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, has been appointed as the President of the SriContinue Reading
HRCSL directs authorities to protect inmates, ensure access to prisons
2026-07-09
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into the violence at Negombo Prison and subsequentContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 340
2026-07-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Wednesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Sajith calls for special police unit to probe delayed child abuse cases
2026-07-09
A petition carrying 40,000 signatures calling for expedited justice in unresolved child abuse complaints was handed over in Parliament todayContinue Reading