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PTA charges against 'Harak Kata' and 4 others cannot be maintained: High Court

Srilanka, July 30 -- The Colombo High Court has ruled that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) cannot be maintained against five accused, including Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne ... Read More


'Aswesuma' July allowance to be credited tomorrow

Srilanka, July 30 -- The Welfare Benefits Board says that arrangements have been made to credit the payments for the month of July 2026 under the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit scheme for senior citizens ... Read More


CAA to strictly enforce law against helmets without SLS certification

Srilanka, July 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that strict legal action will be taken against the manufacture, import, distribution, storage, display or sale of substandard mo... Read More


Charith Abeysinghe released after fulfilling bail conditions

Srilanka, July 30 -- Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, who remained in remand custody after initially failing to meet his bail conditions, was release... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the islands

Srilanka, July 30 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts tomorrow (31), the Department of Meteor... Read More


Three seriously injured in collision on Chilaw-Colombo main road

Srilanka, July 30 -- Three individuals have been seriously injured following a collision between a three-wheeler and a lorry on the Chilaw-Colombo main road. The accident occurred this afternoon (... Read More


Navy Commander pays tribute to retiring Army Commander

Srilanka, July 30 -- The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, today (30) held an official meeting with Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, at the Naval Headquar... Read More


10 Iran-backed militia fighters killed in US-Saudi strikes on Iraq

SriLanka, July 29 -- Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said on Wednesday that several of its official headquarters across the country were hit in co-ordinated attacks by US and Saudi forces. ... Read More


'Dinana Dakuna' warns proposed judicial reforms could undermine independence of judiciary

SriLanka, July 29 -- The "Dinana Dakuna" collective has voiced strong opposition and concern over the Cabinet approval recently granted to amend the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, ... Read More


Defence Secretary assures action on concerns raised by explosive licensee

SriLanka, July 29 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has held discussions with explosive licensees at the Ministry of Defence premises to address ... Read More