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UN Special Rapporteur on independence of judges and lawyers raises alarm over judges' tenure extension

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The United Nations has voiced critical concern regarding a proposed constitutional amendment by the Sri Lankan government aimed at extending the retirement age of superior court ... Read More


Customs revenue beats July target by 35.5%

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its July target by 35.4 percent, while revenue during the first seven months of 2026 surged by approximately 33.1 percent compared to the corresponding... Read More


Motorcycle linked to shooting Backhoe Saman's mother found

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A motorcycle suspected of being used by gunmen who arrived to shoot the mother of alleged organised criminal 'Backhoe Saman' found, the Urubokka police state. The motorcycle was... Read More


Father of Kataragama Kiriwehera Chief Incumbent thera passes away

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The father of the Chief Incumbent of the historic Kataragama Kiriwehera Rajamaha Viharaya and three other major temples, and the Chief Prelate of the Ruhunu Magampattuwa, Venerab... Read More


Special train and bus services for Madu festival

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka Transport Board initiated bus services from yesterday to facilitate the devotees to travel to attend the annual festival of the historic Madu Church in Mannar. In addi... Read More


MP Hizbullah arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Parliamentarian M.L.A.M. Hizbullah arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation conduct... Read More


July VAT deadline set for August 20

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Value Added Tax (VAT) for July 2026 must be paid before August 20, the Inland Revenue Department informed. The department emphasised that fines will be imposed for non-payme... Read More


I am ready to go, did not expect to be in this position permanently, says President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The executive power or the powers held by the government will under no circumstances be used beyond the powers of the Constitution, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised.... Read More


Beauty salon owner arrested for using expired products

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The owner of a beauty salon in Dehiwala, which allegedly operated using expired creams and cosmetics, was arrested by the Consumer Affairs Authority. Expired cosmetics and cream... Read More


Police PC among two arrested on Israel job racket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Two individuals who collected money from job seekers by claiming to provide jobs in the construction and hotel sectors in Israel, were arrested yesterday within the Sri Lanka Bur... Read More