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Sweden-imported javelin handed over to javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga in Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The javelin imported from Sweden for javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga was handed over to him in Japan on the 24th. The javelin was imported by the Ministry of Sports on behalf ... Read More


Opposition claims to repeal 22nd Amendment are unconstitutional and require a referendum, says Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Minister of Health and Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament that statements made by the Opposition claiming they will repeal and reverse the 22nd Amendment to the Con... Read More


Repossession of leased vehicles and equipment must adhere strictly to legal provisions, says police

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Financial and leasing companies must act strictly in compliance with existing legal provisions when repossessing vehicles or other equipment due to non-payment of instalments, P... Read More


Bribery Commission records statement from remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption have recorded a statement from Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand ... Read More


Body of youth found in abandoned well in Horowpothana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The body of a 21-year-old youth was discovered in an abandoned well in the Ihala Kumbukgollewawa area within the Horowpothana police division yesterday (25). Police identified ... Read More


Government unity firm despite minor division over 22nd Amendment, says Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake admitted in Parliament yesterday that a minor, fractional division occurred within the government over the proposed 22nd Amendment ... Read More


Re-scrutiny results of 2025 (2026) G.C.E. O/L Examination released

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The re-scrutiny results of the 2025 (2026) General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Ordinary Level Examination have been released today (26). The Department of Examinations an... Read More


Government aims to conclude current IMF programme by March 2027, says Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that the government intends to complete Sri Lanka's current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme when the four-year Extended Fund Facilit... Read More


Supreme Court affirms five-year sentence for former Grama Niladhari over bribery conviction

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed a five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court on a former Grama Niladhari convicted of taking a bribe of Rs. ... Read More


Special meeting held to address escalating human-elephant conflict in Ampara district

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- A special meeting of the Ampara District Human-Elephant Conflict Management Committee was held at the Ampara District Secretariat under the patronage of Minister of Environment ... Read More