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Appeal Court directs HC to hear bribery cases against Johnston Fernando

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Court of Appeal five-judge bench ordered the High Court today (04) to try five cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) again... Read More


Delft Island to be Lanka's first zero-emission ecotourism destination

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Government has initiated plans to develop Delft Island into Sri Lanka's first zero-emission ecotourism destination, with a strong focus on sustainability, environmental conser... Read More


Sajith says SC ruling bars judges' retirement age change without referendum

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Any constitutional amendment affecting the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges serving in office requires approval at a referendum, Opposition Leader Sajith... Read More


Chamika Karunaratne not compelled to provide DNA sample

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A request seeking an order to compel Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne to provide a blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity case was rejected by the Colombo District Cour... Read More


Probe underway into possible conspiracy behind Mahara prison clash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- An investigation has been launched to determine whether an external conspiracy was behind the violent clash that occurred at the Mahara Prison, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakka... Read More


Attempted shooting thwarted in Dehiwala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- An attempt to shoot a bakery owner near the Dahanayake playground on Kadawatha Road in Dehiwala was thwarted tonight. Assistant Superintendent of Police and Police Media Spokespe... Read More


Justice minister should resign immediately taking responsibility for Mahara Prison crisis, says Free Lawyers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Free Lawyers issued a special media release strongly condemning Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara and Secretary to the Ministry of Justice Ayesha Jinasena over failure to c... Read More


Decision on Gotabaya's writ application on September 22

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Court of Appeal, which concluded considering the writ application submitted by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, announced today (03) that the order on whether to grant lea... Read More


3 collisions in Dambulla within an hour

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Several individuals, including a mother and daughter, were hospitalized with severe injuries due to three road crashes that occurred within a one-hour period in Dambulla, police i... Read More


Bad weather eases tomorrow, new rains forecast from August 6

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The adverse weather condition currently prevailing islandwide will is expected to ease by the tomorrow (04) afternoon, the Department of Meteorology forcast. However, a rainy wea... Read More