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Douglas Devananda released on bail

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into a missing firearm, was granted bail by Gampaha Magistrate Seelani Perera. He was rele... Read More


65 cases withdrawn during previous governments re-filed: PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A total of 65 cases that had been withdrawn between 2019 and 2024 have been re-filed by the present government, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today. Respondin... Read More


Gampola labour office to be temporarily closed Jan 9

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Department of Labour announces that the Gampola Labour Office, located at P.B. Panabokka Mawatha, Gampola, will be temporarily closed with effect from 9 January 2026. During ... Read More


Ashoka Chakra used in Buddhism book instead of Dharmachakra: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said another serious error has been reported in the Buddhism subject where the Ashoka Chakra has been used instead of the Dharmachakra in the Bu... Read More


Court revises bail condition of Ex Moratuwa Mayor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the modification of a bail condition imposed on former Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council Saman Lal Fernando who h... Read More


Turkish Airlines introduces A350-900 on Istanbul-Colombo route

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Turkish Airlines has upgraded its Istanbul-Colombo route with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) announced... Read More


Government to establish prison in Welisara

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has issued an extraordinary gazette notification to establish a prison in Welisara. The gazette notification has been issued by M... Read More


Supreme Court to resume operations at refurbished original building from January 26

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Supreme Court will resume operations at the newly refurbished original Supreme Court building at the Superior Courts Complex with effect from January 26, 2026, the Registrar o... Read More


CAA to expand consumer awareness drive in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Following a landmark year in consumer education, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced plans to further strengthen and expand its awareness programs in 2026, targetin... Read More


Johnston Fernando further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Wattala Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, until January 23. Johnston Fernando,... Read More