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22nd Amendment will strengthen judiciary, in line with NPP manifesto - Watagala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Government yesterday defended the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment and related judicial reforms, stating that the measures are aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka's judicia... Read More


Shasheendra's CIABOC case trial on September 28

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- A case filed against three accused including former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa in connection with a corruption allegation was yesterday fixed for trial on September 28 b... Read More


Court reserves judgement in cricketers' tax case: Seeks IRD position on new law

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Court of Appeal yesterday reserved the judgement in the tax dispute involving Sri Lanka's national male and female cricket captains, seeking clarification from the Inland Reve... Read More


Individuals caught with heroin enroute to visit brother in prison

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Two individuals who were traveling to visit their brother in prison were arrested with heroin on August 4, Anguruwatota Police said. According to Police their brother is currentl... Read More


TRCSL instructs telcos to immediately block 24 online gambling, betting websites

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Government has ordered the immediate blocking of 24 leading online gambling and betting websites that have been operating illegally in the country without valid licences. The ... Read More


Court rules Wimal, Udaya, Dilith in Contempt

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court yesterday (5) ruled that six individuals, including former Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila and Sarvajana Balaya MP Dilith Jayaw... Read More


Akila remanded in CIABOC case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was remanded in custody until August 18 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday (5) after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate... Read More


BOI-DG urges daily commitment to environmental protection

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) has called on its officials and investor companies to make environmental protection and sustainable production an everyday priority, stressing that S... Read More


Atlas PlayPalz joins national ECD Week 2026 to strengthen childhood development

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Atlas PlayPalz, an activity-based learning brand dedicated to building children's skills through play from Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd., partnered with the Ministry of Women and C... Read More


98th Shell-branded fuel station opens in Natpiddimunai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- A new fuel station operated by C.B. Halith Pvt Ltd, located in Natpiddimunai within the Kalmunai Municipal Council area of Ampara District, was recently inaugurated as the 98th Sh... Read More