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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


Sugeeshwara Bandara further remanded until August 25

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and leader of the Nava Janatha Peramuna, who is in remand custody over a case of receivin... Read More


Daily dengue cases decline

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A significant decrease is observed in daily dengue patients, though nearly 1,000 patients were reported daily in recent days, the National Dengue Control Unit states. The unit's... Read More


Sugeeshwara Bandara produced before court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was brought to the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court a few moments ago. Prison officers ... Read More


Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at CID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of the former president, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department a few moments ago. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission... Read More


Government set to expand Metro transit service

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an equity capital injection of Rs 1.0675 billion for Lanka Metro Transit (Private) Limited to expand and enhance its urban public transport ... Read More


Judges' retirement age extension must face referendum, public trust at stake, urges BASL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka, raising a solid opposition to the proposal to extend the judges' retirement age, highlighted the grave concerns that arise from the bill of the ... Read More


Bellanwila Esala procession begins, special traffic plan

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A special traffic plan operates from tomorrow (13) until August 15 due to the Esala procession of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya. The police announced that traffic movement li... Read More


Hiru CIA exposes Khettarama Mawatha massive drug racket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Heroin trafficking operates without any fear or suspicion during the morning, afternoon, and night on Grandpass-Khettarama Mawatha. This happens even at a time when the 'Ratama e... Read More


'Madana Modaka' racket busted in Galnewa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- An illegal trade of 'Madana Modaka' containing toxic drugs sold to schoolchildren from an Ayurveda herbal medicine shop in Galnewa town was raided. Galnewa Police and officers f... Read More