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BASL calls for referendum on proposed judicial retirement age amendment

COLOMBO, Aug. 12 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appea... Read More


G.L. Peiris to challenge judges' tenure extension in Supreme Court

COLOMBO, Aug. 12 -- Former Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said a fundamental rights petition would be filed in the Supreme Court next week challenging the government's proposed constitutional amen... Read More


China eyes further investment in Sri Lanka, including Port City

COLOMBO, Aug. 11 -- China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) is exploring further investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, particularly in renewable energy, trade and logistics and digit... Read More


Over 250 Japanese tourists, investors to visit Sri Lanka under 'Little Japan' project

COLOMBO, Aug. 11 -- More than 250 Japanese tourists, investors and businesspeople are expected to visit Sri Lanka at the end of August under the 'Little Japan' project, in what is described as the lar... Read More


Call for stronger regulation and development of homoeopathy in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Aug. 11 -- A senior homoeopathic practitioner has urged the government to strengthen the administration and regulatory framework governing homoeopathy in Sri Lanka, including the appointment ... Read More


President to meet BASL on Wednesday over judges' retirement age proposal

COLOMBO, Aug. 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Wednesday (12) to discuss the government's controversial propo... Read More


Sri Lanka weighs death penalty for drug offences as drug threat worsens

COLOMBO, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka's 'A Nation United' (Ratama Ekata) National Steering Council has discussed imposing the death penalty for drug-related offences as the country's narcotics problem increas... Read More


Hollywood actress Rosamund Pike praises Sri Lanka's demining progress

COLOMBO, Aug. 10 -- Hollywood actress and International Ambassador for Landmine Clearance Rosamund Pike described Sri Lanka's demining program as a "great success" on Monday (19), welcoming the countr... Read More


Rajapaksa party chief freed on bail; travel ban imposed over IGP death threat case

COLOMBO, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam was granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court on Monday (10), hours after his arrest over an alleged d... Read More


94 Chinese nationals fined Rs. 7.05 million for visa violations

COLOMBO, Aug. 10 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has fined 94 Chinese nationals a total of Rs 7.05 million after they pleaded guilty to violating the conditions of their tourist visas by engaging in... Read More