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LAWASIA raises concerns over judicial retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A proposed constitutional amendment extending the retirement age for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges in Sri Lanka faces opposition. LAWASIA warns that the change risks d... Read More


Sri Lanka tops vote to join UN CEDAW Committee

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Sri Lanka secured election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) during a vote conducted at the United Nations Headquarters. The ... Read More


Consultant Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa new GMOA President

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) new executive committee for the 2026/2027 term, appointed. Consultant Docotor Chandika Epitakaduwa serves as the new Presiden... Read More


Presidential Secretariat official remanded over fake passport allegation

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Senior Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Secretariat, arrested for allegedly preparing a fake passport for an organised criminal to flee the country during his tenure a... Read More


Strong winds expected in coastal areas

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Wind speeds can increase up to 50 to 60 kilometres per hour at times in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, acco... Read More


Dengue epidemic passes 50,000 cases

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The number of reported dengue cases reached 50,459 this year, pushing the national count past the 50,000 threshold amid a severe outbreak. The National Dengue Control Unit repor... Read More


Avoid using plastic and polythene at dansals - PHIs

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A large number of dansals were registered across the island in view of the Poson Poya day, according to the acting president of the Public Health Inspectors Association of Sri La... Read More


Deloitte confirms NDB fraud is Rs. 13.5 billion

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Global accounting firm Deloitte has submitted an interim report on its forensic review of the fraud within the National Development Bank. While the report remains confidential, ... Read More


42 injured as bus plunges into precipice

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board bus travelling from Colombo to Badulla plunged into an approximately 20-foot precipice near the Diyatalawa railway crossing early this morning. Aroun... Read More


Senior assistant secretary of President's office arrested

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A senior assistant secretary at the Presidential Secretariat was arrested by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau on charges of fraudulently preparing a forged passport unde... Read More