Category: Local News

The second High Court Judge, Sujeewa Nissanka, appointed to hear the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has also announced his recusal.

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne has recused himself from hearing the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa related to the controversial ‘Krrish’ project.

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola, who was accused of compromising national security by revealing confidential information about Army intelligence personnel.

According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, making it the second-largest exporter in the world.

Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers have decided not to accept the salaries and fuel allowances entitled to ministers, according to Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

The pedestrian overpass at the Egoda Uyana railway station collapsed last night (March 26).

The Sri Lankan government has responded to the United Kingdom’s decision to impose sanctions on four individuals, including three former military commanders, for alleged human rights violations during the country’s civil war.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has strongly condemned the United Kingdom’s decision to impose sanctions on three former top military officials in Sri Lanka, calling the move unjust and politically motivated.

A case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others was taken up again today (March 26) before the Colombo High Court.

Four suspects have surrendered to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with a brawl that occurred in front of a nightclub on Park Street, Union Place, Colombo.

The Government of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification introducing a new pricing mechanism to regulate the cost of medicines in the country.

The Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order to confiscate the properties of the former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikanda Police, who is evading arrest despite a warrant being issued in connection with a dairy cow smuggling case.

Sri Lanka has launched a new initiative, THRIVE (Together for Her: Resilience-building, Inclusivity, and Voices for Equality), aimed at advancing gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence.

Officials of the President’s Security Division (PSD) state that an army soldier was arrested while attempting to enter the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo with a concealed bullet in his bag.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalanderan.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has submitted a motion to the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, seeking the removal of the imprisoned Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon, from his position.