Two more petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court today (18), challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution and seeking a determination that it must receive approval at a referendum if Parliament proceeds with the legislation.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (18) ordered the release of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on bail in connection with one of the corruption cases filed against him by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Sarvajana Balaya today (18) filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

Approximately Rs. 74 billion has been transferred through 89 bank accounts in 10,151 transactions as part of an alleged Undiyal money transfer operation involving the illegal transfer of around USD 1 billion overseas, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed today (18).

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament today by the government.

The Bill to amend Sri Lanka’s Animals Act, No. 29 of 1958 has been enacted into law following certification by Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (18).

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to amend Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, to make unauthorized transfers of funds out of the country a criminal offence.

Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of introducing a passenger drone service as part of efforts to promote the country’s tourism industry.

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, ‌with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the provision of a monthly allowance for students with special educational needs from low-income families.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to destroy a stock of substandard veterinary medicines worth over Rs. 3 million.

Applications have been called for the 11th intake (2026/2027) of the interest-free student loan scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.

The government plans to replace all existing National Identity Cards (NICs) with digital identity cards within the next few years, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weerarathna has said.

A special ministerial sub-committee and an officials’ committee appointed to address the potential impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon have held their third meeting to review preparedness and response measures, the President’s Media Division said in a statement.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the proposed ‘Protecting the State from Terrorism Bill’ in the Government Gazette and presented it in Parliament for approval.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan ​be moved to hospital from jail, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party ‌said, meeting a longstanding demand of his party and family, who had raised concerns about his health.

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a determination that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, is inconsistent with the Constitution.

The main suspect in the murder of an app-based ride-hailing motorcycle rider in the Galagahena area of Pitipana, Homagama, has been further remanded until August 24.