Writ petition filed challenging decision to remove Gnanasara Thero’s monastic robesA writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order invalidating the decision by prison authorities to remove the monastic robes of Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, who is serving a prison sentence. 43m agoDiscussion held to review progress of ‘Clean Colombo’ programmeA discussion to review the progress of the Clean Sri Lanka ‘Clean Colombo’ programme has been held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), under the chairmanship of Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President. 1h agoUPDATEFormer UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeFormer UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday in Oslo, Norway. 1h agoUPDATEFormer UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeFormer UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday in Oslo, Norway. 1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOpposition hands over no-confidence motion against SpeakerA no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, signed by 44 opposition MPs, has been officially handed over to the Secretary-General of Parliament.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOpposition hands over no-confidence motion against SpeakerA no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, signed by 44 opposition MPs, has been officially handed over to the Secretary-General of Parliament.2h agoGotabaya files appeal against rejection of petition seeking to prevent arrestFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed his writ petition seeking an order preventing his arrest...2h agoGotabaya files appeal against rejection of petition seeking to prevent arrestFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed his writ petition seeking an order preventing his arrest...2h agoForest field assistant arrested over alleged Rs. 10,000 bribeA forest field assistant attached to the Wellawaya Range Forest Office has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged bribery. 2h agoForest field assistant arrested over alleged Rs. 10,000 bribeA forest field assistant attached to the Wellawaya Range Forest Office has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged bribery. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTJSC decides to dismiss former Chief Magistrate Thilina GamageThe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to remove interdicted former Chief Magistrate and District Judge of Moratuwa, Thilina Gamage, from his post after finding him guilty of all the charges against him in the course of an inquiry. 3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTJSC decides to dismiss former Chief Magistrate Thilina GamageThe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to remove interdicted former Chief Magistrate and District Judge of Moratuwa, Thilina Gamage, from his post after finding him guilty of all the charges against him in the course of an inquiry. 3h agoPrivate bus involved in collision with Metro bus issued temporary suspension orderA private bus that collided with a Metro bus in front of the 170 bus stop in Athurugiriya town has been issued a temporary suspension order. 3h agoPrivate bus involved in collision with Metro bus issued temporary suspension orderA private bus that collided with a Metro bus in front of the 170 bus stop in Athurugiriya town has been issued a temporary suspension order. 3h agoTrump administration is suspending Microsoft from green card program, alleging fraudPresident Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs. 3h agoTrump administration is suspending Microsoft from green card program, alleging fraudPresident Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs. 3h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.4h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.4h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa taken back to prison after eye examination by specialistFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was taken to the Colombo National Eye Hospital this morning (09) while in remand custody, has since been returned to prison custody.4h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa taken back to prison after eye examination by specialistFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was taken to the Colombo National Eye Hospital this morning (09) while in remand custody, has since been returned to prison custody.4h agoSLPP and SLFP hold special meeting to discuss political situationA special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held this morning (09) at the SLFP headquarters.4h agoSLPP and SLFP hold special meeting to discuss political situationA special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held this morning (09) at the SLFP headquarters.4h agoOil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concernsOil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to end their war that has disrupted the market. 4h agoOil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concernsOil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to end their war that has disrupted the market. 4h agoNEWS ALERTRemanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye HospitalRemanded former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was brought to the National Eye Hospital today (09) for specialist medical treatment.5h agoNEWS ALERTRemanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye HospitalRemanded former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was brought to the National Eye Hospital today (09) for specialist medical treatment.5h agoParliament informed of SC ruling on Dangerous Drugs Ordinance AmendmentsDeputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two amendment bills to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can be passed by a simple majority.5h agoParliament informed of SC ruling on Dangerous Drugs Ordinance AmendmentsDeputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two amendment bills to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can be passed by a simple majority.5h ago1,500 patients await radiation therapy as CT simulator at Apeksha Hospital remains inoperativeThe Society of Government Radiological Technologists of Sri Lanka has stated that patients requiring radiation therapy are facing severe difficulties due to the non-functioning of the CT Simulator machine at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. 6h ago1,500 patients await radiation therapy as CT simulator at Apeksha Hospital remains inoperativeThe Society of Government Radiological Technologists of Sri Lanka has stated that patients requiring radiation therapy are facing severe difficulties due to the non-functioning of the CT Simulator machine at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. 6h agoPrivate sector to join Metro Bus Service within a year: MinisterTransport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has stated that the private sector will be given the opportunity to participate in the Metro Bus Service within one year. 7h agoPrivate sector to join Metro Bus Service within a year: MinisterTransport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has stated that the private sector will be given the opportunity to participate in the Metro Bus Service within one year. 7h agoSriLankan Airlines cancels Riyadh flights until tomorrowSriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of its flights to Riyadh until tomorrow (10), citing the prevailing security situation in the Middle East.7h agoSriLankan Airlines cancels Riyadh flights until tomorrowSriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of its flights to Riyadh until tomorrow (10), citing the prevailing security situation in the Middle East.7h agoNEWS ALERTRestaurant owner shot dead in Kalutara; wife injuredPolice stated that a shooting occurred this morning (9) at a restaurant located along the Kalutara–Nagoda Road.7h agoNEWS ALERTRestaurant owner shot dead in Kalutara; wife injuredPolice stated that a shooting occurred this morning (9) at a restaurant located along the Kalutara–Nagoda Road.7h agoOpposition to submit no-confidence motion against Speaker todayThe Opposition is scheduled to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament today (9).9h agoOpposition to submit no-confidence motion against Speaker todayThe Opposition is scheduled to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament today (9).9h ago
