22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to be presented to Parliament on 18th
2026-08-14
Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara says the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of judgesContinue Reading
Ministers brief Cardinal Ranjith on judicial age reforms
2026-08-06
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara met His Eminence Malcolm CardinalContinue 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
No-Confidence Motion against Justice Minister defeated in Parliament
2026-07-24
The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought against Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara was defeated in Parliament today (24) byContinue Reading
No‑Confidence Motion against Justice Minister to be debated on Friday
2026-07-22
The Parliamentary Business Committee has decided that the no‑confidence motion against the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara,Continue Reading
Opposition submits No‑Confidence Motion against Justice Minister
2026-07-21
The Opposition has formally handed over a no‑confidence motion against Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara to SpeakerContinue Reading
Justice Minister says steps underway to expedite repeal of PTA
2026-07-21
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (21) that steps are underway to expedite the repeal of the PreventionContinue Reading
Govt yet to answer BASL’s concerns over judges’ retirement age proposal
2026-07-20
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the Government not to proceed with a proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
Opposition signs No‑Confidence Motion against Justice Minister
2026-07-10
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, together with Opposition MPs, today signed a No‑Confidence Motion (NCM) in Parliament against Justice Minister HarshanaContinue Reading
Justice Minister urged to protect officer hailed as hero during prison unrest
2026-07-08
Prison officials have raised concerns with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara over misleading information being circulated about the officer who openedContinue Reading
Govt plans prison expansion, house arrest reforms after Negombo unrest
2026-07-07
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that construction is underway to increase the space in Sri Lankan prisons. Addressing theContinue Reading
Justice Minister visits injured Prison Officers after Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-07
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara visited the Negombo District General Hospital on Monday (06) to inquire into the condition ofContinue Reading
No Cabinet decision yet on raising judges’ retirement age – Justice Minister
2026-06-11
Minister of Justice Harsha Nanayakkara told Parliament today (11) that official Cabinet approval has not been obtained to extend theContinue Reading
Justice Minister criticises Opposition over false Iranian ship claims
2026-03-06
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has dismissed Opposition claims of 300 children being on board the second Iranian vessel off theContinue Reading
Four former ministerial residences to be converted into courts
2026-02-13
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has instructed relevant officials to provide the necessary infrastructure quickly to establish courts in officialContinue Reading
No Cabinet talks on AG’s removal, says Justice Minister
2026-01-22
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the removal of the Attorney General has not been discussed at the Cabinet. TheContinue Reading
Parliament told Dumbara Prison holds 2,246 inmates in space for 699
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Chamindrani Kiriella yesterday (19 Jan) raised a series of questions in Parliament to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara,Continue Reading