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Minister Lal Kantha rules out contesting future elections from Kandy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal Kantha said that he will not contest for a parliamentary election from the Kandy district in the future. Speaking at a press conference held in Ka... Read More


Constitutional amendments must not be used as political tools, charges Dinana Dakuna

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's arguments on judicial independence and the efficiency of the judicial system on behalf of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution lack depth, ... Read More


ASG Dileepa Peiris reveals why Pujith, Hemasiri received death sentence

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando received death sentence on charges of abetting unlawful omission, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ... Read More


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


Highest number of road incidents this year from motorcycles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The highest number of fatal road incidents recorded so far this year, compared to last year, are reported from motorcycles, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffi... Read More


36th National Mediation Day celebration tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The 36th National Mediation Day will be commemorated tomorrow (14) at 10.30 a.m. at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of the Minister of Justice and Nationa... Read More


1,693 lives lost in road incidents so far this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A total of 1,693 individuals lost their lives in 1,605 road incidents reported so far this year, the police said. During a press conference held in Colombo today (13), Deputy In... Read More


Red notices to bring back 93 suspects hiding abroad

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Red notices have been issued through the International Police for the return of 93 suspects involved in crimes in the country who have fled to foreign countries, Police Media Spo... Read More


Backhoe Saman's mother's killing suspected to be revenge

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The faction of alleged underworld figure 'Karandeniye Sudda' is suspected to have provided the gunmen and the firearm to the murder of the mother of alleged gang member 'Backhoe ... Read More


Advanced level exam tomorrow as usual: no question paper leak, says Commissioner General of Examinations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The question papers of the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examination currently being held did not leak in any manner, and tomorrow's (14) examination wil... Read More