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6 Tamil and Muslim parties deciding to unite a sign of split in opposition?

Srilanka, July 16 -- Six Tamil and Muslim political parties that have long been aligned with the opposition coalition, Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJS), have decided to present their concerns to the gover... Read More


Decision on proceeding with petition seeking to postpone A/L exam on July 23

Srilanka, July 16 -- The Court of Appeal today (16) announced that its decision on whether to grant leave to proceed with a petition filed seeking an order to postpone the upcoming 2026 G.C.E. Advance... Read More


Case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa fixed for pre-trial conference in August

Srilanka, July 16 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy For... Read More


Sri Lanka's Dengue cases rise to 72,430 so far this year

Srilanka, July 16 -- The number of dengue cases reported so far this year has increased to 72,430, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. A total of 1,195 dengue cases were reported yester... Read More


High dengue risk expected until mid-August amid prevailing weather conditions - Minister

Srilanka, July 16 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has warned that a heightened risk of dengue transmission may continue until mid-August due to the prevailing weather conditions in the countr... Read More


FR petition over govt's response to Cyclone Ditwah fixed for consideration

Srilanka, July 16 -- The Supreme Court has fixed a date to consider a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking a declaration that the government's failure to implement adequate pre-disaster meas... Read More


PM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit to offer condolences on former Emir's passing

Srilanka, July 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16) following her official visit to the State of Qatar. The Prime Minister travelled to Qatar on July... Read More


Katunayake police officer shooting suspect identified as former Civil Defence Force member

Srilanka, July 16 -- More details have emerged regarding the suspect who allegedly scuffled and snatched a police officer's service pistol, shot another policeman with it and then escaped on a motorcy... Read More


HRCSL raises serious concerns over denied access to Welikada Prison

Srilanka, July 16 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed serious concern over the denial of access to its officers at Welikada Prison on 7 July 2026, describing it as a viol... Read More


President chairs 2027 Pre-Budget discussion of the Ministry of Energy

Srilanka, July 16 -- A review of the progress of projects implemented under the 2026 budget allocations for the Ministry of Energy, together with a pre-budget discussion for the 2027 Budget, was held ... Read More