Appeals Court hears Dilith Jayaweera’s writ challenging contempt accusation The writ petition filed by leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, MP Dilith Jayaweera, challenging a reference made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate after it concluded that a statement made by MP Jayaweera during a television interview appeared, on the face of it, to4m agoPaper use in parliament and the public sector to be reduced through digitalization – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that steps are being taken to reduce the use of paper in Parliament and the public sector through digitalization. 15m agoIndian Defence Minister leaves after concluding Sri Lanka visitIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has left the island after concluding his official three-day visit to Sri Lanka. 19m agoIndian Defence Minister leaves after concluding Sri Lanka visitIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has left the island after concluding his official three-day visit to Sri Lanka. 19m agoSuspect arrested with 820kg of fish caught using explosives in MuturThe Sri Lanka Navy said that it has apprehended a suspect and seized approximately 820 kilograms of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Mutur.38m agoSuspect arrested with 820kg of fish caught using explosives in MuturThe Sri Lanka Navy said that it has apprehended a suspect and seized approximately 820 kilograms of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Mutur.38m agoYemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis edged closer on Thursday to gaining leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important routes for commodity vessels... 1h agoYemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis edged closer on Thursday to gaining leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important routes for commodity vessels... 1h agoSumanadasa Abeygunawardena leaves CIABOC after recording three-hour statementFormer royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement for approximately three hours.1h agoSumanadasa Abeygunawardena leaves CIABOC after recording three-hour statementFormer royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement for approximately three hours.1h agoBakery fined Rs. 200,000 for selling expired cream bunsThe Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a bakery after it was found guilty of misleading consumers by selling expired bakery products.2h agoBakery fined Rs. 200,000 for selling expired cream bunsThe Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a bakery after it was found guilty of misleading consumers by selling expired bakery products.2h agoSri Lanka strengthens wage-setting institutions with ILO support Sri Lanka’s government, employers and workers are collaborating with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to strengthen the country’s wage-setting institutions, so they remain responsive to the needs of workers and enterprises as well as to changing economic and labour market conditions. 2h agoSri Lanka strengthens wage-setting institutions with ILO support Sri Lanka’s government, employers and workers are collaborating with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to strengthen the country’s wage-setting institutions, so they remain responsive to the needs of workers and enterprises as well as to changing economic and labour market conditions. 2h agoIGP orders internal probe into Pakistan-linked drug container investigationIGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has directed the Police Special Investigation Unit to conduct an internal investigation into certain shortcomings and omissions identified in an ongoing investigation into a consignment of illegal drugs allegedly smuggled into Sri Lanka from Pakistan.2h agoIGP orders internal probe into Pakistan-linked drug container investigationIGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has directed the Police Special Investigation Unit to conduct an internal investigation into certain shortcomings and omissions identified in an ongoing investigation into a consignment of illegal drugs allegedly smuggled into Sri Lanka from Pakistan.2h agoNEWS ALERTParliament to debate 22nd Constitutional Amendment on Sept. 24The Committee on Parliamentary Business, which met today (10), decided to schedule parliamentary debates on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.3h agoNEWS ALERTParliament to debate 22nd Constitutional Amendment on Sept. 24The Committee on Parliamentary Business, which met today (10), decided to schedule parliamentary debates on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.3h agoSajith meets Opposition MPs to discuss challenges facing North, East and Malaiyaham communitiesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (10) met with opposition MPs representing the North, East and Malaiyaham communities to discuss the challenges faced by the people in these areas.4h agoSajith meets Opposition MPs to discuss challenges facing North, East and Malaiyaham communitiesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (10) met with opposition MPs representing the North, East and Malaiyaham communities to discuss the challenges faced by the people in these areas.4h agoParliament extends deadline for Select Committee on Ditwah Cyclone preparednessThe deadline granted to the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah has been extended until December 19.4h agoParliament extends deadline for Select Committee on Ditwah Cyclone preparednessThe deadline granted to the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah has been extended until December 19.4h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 4h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 4h agoAugust was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists sayThe world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday. 4h agoAugust was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists sayThe world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday. 4h agoFormer Bandarawela Mayor arrested over alleged financial fraudFormer Mayor of the Bandarawela Municipal Council, Janaka Nishantha Ratnayake has been arrested by the Bandarawela Special Crime Investigation Unit in connection with an alleged financial fraud and the preparation of forged documents at the Municipal Council.5h agoFormer Bandarawela Mayor arrested over alleged financial fraudFormer Mayor of the Bandarawela Municipal Council, Janaka Nishantha Ratnayake has been arrested by the Bandarawela Special Crime Investigation Unit in connection with an alleged financial fraud and the preparation of forged documents at the Municipal Council.5h agoEx-Minister Duminda Dissanayake released on bail in gold-plated firearm caseFormer Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been released on bail by the Colombo High Court in connection with the alleged possession of a gold-plated firearm without a valid licence.5h agoEx-Minister Duminda Dissanayake released on bail in gold-plated firearm caseFormer Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been released on bail by the Colombo High Court in connection with the alleged possession of a gold-plated firearm without a valid licence.5h agoThree women held with 800g of cannabis at BIAThree Sri Lankan women have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of cannabis worth approximately Rs. 8 million. 5h agoThree women held with 800g of cannabis at BIAThree Sri Lankan women have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of cannabis worth approximately Rs. 8 million. 5h agoNEWS ALERTSupreme Court declares Gnanasara Thero’s presidential pardon invalidThe Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential pardon granted to the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero by former President Maithripala Sirisena is invalid.5h agoNEWS ALERTSupreme Court declares Gnanasara Thero’s presidential pardon invalidThe Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential pardon granted to the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero by former President Maithripala Sirisena is invalid.5h agoFormer Royal Astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena appears before Bribery CommissionFormer royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (10).5h agoFormer Royal Astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena appears before Bribery CommissionFormer royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (10).5h agoUGC completes second-round university selectionsSelection of students for undergraduate degree programmes at universities under the second phase of filling vacancies based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level results, has now been completed, the University Grants Commission has announced.6h agoUGC completes second-round university selectionsSelection of students for undergraduate degree programmes at universities under the second phase of filling vacancies based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level results, has now been completed, the University Grants Commission has announced.6h ago