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Major governance reforms proposed through Sri Lanka Cricket draft constitution

Srilanka, July 28 -- The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee has submitted a draft of a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket to the Minister of Sports, proposing changes aimed at improv... Read More


Justice Minister rejects claims judges' retirement age extension threatens judicial independence

Srilanka, July 28 -- The decision to extend the retirement age of judges was taken as part of measures to improve the efficiency of Sri Lanka's judicial system and address a backlog of more than 1.1 m... Read More


"No referendum required to extend judges' retirement age" - Cabinet Spokesperson

Srilanka, July 28 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that there is no requirement to hold a referendum to implement the government's decision to extend the retirement ag... Read More


Shantha Bandara's son and 4 others granted bail over Rs. 20M robbery

Srilanka, July 27 -- Five suspects, including Anuda Janadith Bandara, the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, have been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate's Court in connection with the all... Read More


Agrahara members urged to complete database updates before deadline

Srilanka, July 27 -- The National Insurance Trust Fund (NTF) has announced that the deadline for updating and approving member information in the Agrahara Database is July 31. The Fund has emphasi... Read More


Sri Lanka's Athletics Selection Committee resigns

Srilanka, July 27 -- Sri Lanka's Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision. The committee members handed over their resignation letter to ... Read More


Navy Commander calls on Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath

Srilanka, July 27 -- The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando paid a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath at the ministr... Read More


Rs. 20 million project launched to upgrade Dunhinda Falls facilities

Srilanka, July 27 -- Construction of a new viewing centre at the renowned Dunhinda Waterfall in Badulla commenced today (27), with the aim of enhancing facilities for the large number of local and for... Read More


Maha Sangha Convention calls for protection of Buddhasasana

Srilanka, July 27 -- Senior Professor Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thero has warned that attempts could be made in the future to discredit Buddhist monks and create a situation where they would be unable... Read More


Cabinet approves proposal to extend retirement age of judges

Srilanka, July 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the retirement age of judges, according to government sources. The proposal was approved at the Cabinet meeting held ... Read More