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Nepal Parliament breached, building set on fire by Gen Z protesters

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Minutes before Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his office, Gen Z protesters broke into Parliament and set fire to one of the buildings on the premises. Demon... Read More


Sectoral Oversight Committee on Justice approves Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice, and Civil Protection has approved the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill. Published by HT Digital Content Services w... Read More


Police warn public on fire hazards of 'sky lanterns'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Sri Lanka Police have cautioned the general public regarding the serious risks associated with the indiscriminate use of sky lanterns during festive seasons and special celebrati... Read More


Sampath Manamperi an ex-cop and suspect in Raviraj murder - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa reveals that Sampath Manamperi, who is accused of concealing two container loads of raw materials allegedly used to manufacture the drug '... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Two individuals on a motorcycle have reportedly opened fire at several persons travelling in a three-wheeler on Heenatiya Road in Ambalangoda. However, no casualties or injuries... Read More


France's Macron seeks new prime minister after government's collapse

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years after opposition parties united to kick out centre-right Prime Minister Francois Bayro... Read More


Cabinet approval to present 2026 Appropriation Bill to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the submission of the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial tear to the Parliament. Earlier, at the Cabinet meeting held on... Read More


Second reading debate on Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Communications Department of the Sri Lanka Parliament announced that the Parliamentary Affairs Committee has decided to hold the debate on the Second Reading of the President... Read More


Colombo Magistrate's Court concludes corruption case against Keheliya and family

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- As the Bribery Commission has filed a case against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members before the Colombo High Court on charges under the Prevention of Mo... Read More


UNHRC Resolution: Will India, South Africa and Japan back Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will be extremely decisive for Sri Lanka, former Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRC... Read More