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AG challenges court ruling on Harak Kata case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An appeal was submitted against the order given recently by the Colombo High Court stating that the charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act against defendants, includ... Read More


BASL asks to postpone judges' retirement age briefing

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A scheduled briefing for Members of Parliament regarding the proposed extension of the retirement age of judges should be postponed until bipartisan participation is assured. The... Read More


Admiral of the Fleet Karannagoda and Yoshitha served indictments before Colombo High Court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Indictments were served before the Colombo High Court today (20) on former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa reg... Read More


Three killed in three-wheeler-car collision

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Three people died in an incident where a three-wheeler travelling from Biyagama towards Delgoda collided with a car coming from the opposite direction while attempting to turn to... Read More


Bar association heads to parliament today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A group of members from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka is scheduled to visit the parliament premises today (20) to educate Members of Parliament on issues including the 22nd Co... Read More


Bar Association delegation addresses the High Court of Bhutan

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A delegation led by Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya addressed the High Court of Bhutan during a historic visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The mai... Read More


Showers expected across several areas today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Department of Meteorology forecasted showers may occur at times today (20) in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara dis... Read More


MP D.V Chanaka reveals another fraud at Sri Lanka Customs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Another fraud occurred inside Sri Lanka Customs in addition to the 323 containers, Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka revealed in Parliament yesterday (19). The MP questioned why... Read More


37 petitions filed in 2 days challenging the 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- 37 petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Constitution Amendment Bill to extend the retirement age of judges. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara ... Read More


Catholic bishops express concern over proposal to extend retirement age of judges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Deep concern emerged following the cabinet decision published on 27 July 2026 to increase the statutory retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka. The Catholic Bishops' Conference in... Read More