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Court told senior official opposed Suresh Sallay's warnings on Islamic extremism in 2016

Srilanka, July 21 -- The Court of Appeal was informed today (21) that although former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay had made extensive presenta... Read More


Katuwana Factory Fire: CEA reveals no updated environmental license or emergency plan

Srilanka, July 21 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has revealed that the factory in the Katuwana Industrial Zone, Homagama, where a deadly fire broke out, had not renewed its Environmental... Read More


Revenue Inspector arrested by Bribery Commission over property assessment case

Srilanka, July 21 -- A revenue inspector attached to the sub-office of the Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corrupt... Read More


PM discusses national strategy to end rabies in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, July 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with representatives of leading United Kingdom-based animal welfare organizations on implementing a more systematic national... Read More


Sri Lanka Marines Corps personnel join world's largest maritime exercise in Hawaii

Srilanka, July 21 -- Sri Lanka Marine Corps personnel have taken part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise currently being held in Hawaii, alongside military forces from 28 other countries. ... Read More


2027 Budget: President reviews fisheries growth, exports and community support plans

Srilanka, July 21 -- A discussion to review the progress of projects implemented under the 2026 budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and to consider proposa... Read More


President extends congratulations to new British PM Andy Burnham

Srilanka, July 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, while expressing Sri Lanka's co... Read More


Parliament approves referral of COPA, COPE reports to AG and Bribery Commission

Srilanka, July 21 -- Parliament today (21) approved motions to refer reports submitted to Parliament by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), containi... Read More


Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Public Health Service

Srilanka, July 21 -- Sri Lanka's Public Health Service marked its centenary today (21) with a national celebration at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, held u... Read More


Appeals Court defers hearing on Suresh Sallay's petition to July 27

Srilanka, July 21 -- The Court of Appeal has scheduled further hearings for July 27 in the writ petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh... Read More