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Opposition calls for select committee to look into clearing of court cases backlog

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Opposition today called for the appointment of a select committee to look into ways and means to clear the current backlog of court cases. The written request was handed ove... Read More


Court rejects bid to obtain Chamika Karunaratne's blood sample for DNA test

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Colombo District Court today refused a request seeking an order directing Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne to provide a blood sample for a DNA test in connection with ... Read More


Joint Opposition urges international partners to review Anti-Corruption Bill

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Joint Opposition has called on international development partners supporting Sri Lanka's anti-corruption reforms to examine the human rights implications of the proposed Anti-... Read More


Public urged to beware of social media extortion scams

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has warned the public of a fresh surge in online extortion scams carried out through Facebook Messenger, Instagram and... Read More


Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested over remarks on actor Trisha, DMK cries ''vendetta''

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- High drama unfolded in Chennai on Tuesday morning as the Tamil Nadu Police arrested Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin from his home over remarks against actor Trisha. Stali... Read More


Cabinet nod to fast-track house arrest bill

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to expedite the drafting of legislation to introduce house arrest as a legal alternative to remand and imprisonment for eligible s... Read More


50 low-floor buses added to Metro fleet

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to procure an additional 50 comfortable low-floor buses to expand modern public transport services in urban areas, following the successful pro... Read More


More time for motorists: Expressway seatbelt grace period extended

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to extend by three months the grace period granted for the mandatory installation of seatbelts in vehicles travelling on expresswa... Read More


India has responded to urgent request: Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- India has responded to Sri Lanka's call for urgent assistance to control dengue and has handed over a consignment of Malathion, Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Th... Read More


New roadworthiness tests for passenger vehicles approved

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Cabinet has approved the proposal to present the Motor Vehicles (Inspection) Regulations No. 03 of 2026 to Parliament for approval, introducing a formal system to test the roa... Read More