The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unanimously opposed the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges, with BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya stating that the legal community is firmly against the move.

Ebola cases in DR Congo have reached 3,262 - making it the 'fastest outbreak on record', according to officials.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has held discussions with explosive licensees at the Ministry of Defence premises to address key challenges affecting the explosives sector and explore measures to enhance regulatory and operational efficiency.

The “Dinana Dakuna” collective has voiced strong opposition and concern over the Cabinet approval recently granted to amend the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, under the stated objective of “making the judicial process more efficient and streamlined.”

Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said on Wednesday that several of its official headquarters across the country were hit in co-ordinated attacks by US and Saudi forces.

The Special General Meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is currently underway at the association's headquarters in Colombo.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankesanthurai.

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year has continued to increase, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

Indian activists are challenging ​Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set ‌to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended.

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid farewell calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at their respective offices.

Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the interception of Iran's ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces in the Middle East, while U.S. crude inventories shrank.

A police constable has committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will hold a special general meeting today (29) to discuss the proposed increase in the retirement age of judges and the measures to be taken in response.

US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday (Jul 28) against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said.

A 52-year-old man has been killed following a sharp weapon attack at a residence in Keerapane, Gampola, last night (28), police said.

Two former Deputy Chief Secretaries of the Southern Provincial Council, who were arrested yesterday (28) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), have been released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has bid farewell to outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, expressing appreciation for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.

Buddhists across Sri Lanka are observing the sacred Esala Full Moon Poya Day, one of the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating several key events in the life of the Buddha and the history of Buddhism.