Another petition filed challenging 22nd Amendment Civil society organisation Bahujana Balaya has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which has been presented to Parliament.11m agoAir Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of StaffAir Vice Marshal Padman De Costa has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from August 18, 2026.28m ago28 vehicles suspended from service following Talawakelle inspectionA total of 28 vehicles operating in the Talawakelle area have been temporarily suspended from service after being found to be unroadworthy during an inspection, Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Jaliya Bandara stated. 1h ago28 vehicles suspended from service following Talawakelle inspectionA total of 28 vehicles operating in the Talawakelle area have been temporarily suspended from service after being found to be unroadworthy during an inspection, Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Jaliya Bandara stated. 1h agoAt least nine killed in hotel fire in India's KolkataAt least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.1h agoAt least nine killed in hotel fire in India's KolkataAt least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.1h agoSri Lanka Bar Association to brief MPs on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to visit Parliament tomorrow (20) to brief Members of Parliament on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment.1h agoSri Lanka Bar Association to brief MPs on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to visit Parliament tomorrow (20) to brief Members of Parliament on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment.1h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.1h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.1h agoPolice to strictly enforce seatbelt rule on expressways from September 19Wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from September 19, with police warning that the requirement will be strictly enforced.2h agoPolice to strictly enforce seatbelt rule on expressways from September 19Wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from September 19, with police warning that the requirement will be strictly enforced.2h agoAnti-Corruption Amendment Bill presented in ParliamentThe Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was presented in Parliament a short while ago.2h agoAnti-Corruption Amendment Bill presented in ParliamentThe Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was presented in Parliament a short while ago.2h agoSacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential electionFormer Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what many see as the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency since war broke out with Russia in February 2022.2h agoSacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential electionFormer Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what many see as the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency since war broke out with Russia in February 2022.2h agoDengue death toll climbs to 69 The dengue-related deaths so far in 2026, has increased to 69 while the total number of dengue cases has climbed to 92,854, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).2h agoDengue death toll climbs to 69 The dengue-related deaths so far in 2026, has increased to 69 while the total number of dengue cases has climbed to 92,854, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).2h agoTrump pushes for Kim Jong Un meeting this year, WSJ reportsU.S. President Donald Trump is pushing aides for a meeting as soon as this fall with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.2h agoTrump pushes for Kim Jong Un meeting this year, WSJ reportsU.S. President Donald Trump is pushing aides for a meeting as soon as this fall with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.2h agoSpeaker announces receipt of three petitions challenging 22nd Amendment BillSpeaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) informed Parliament that copies of three petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill have been received. 3h agoSpeaker announces receipt of three petitions challenging 22nd Amendment BillSpeaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) informed Parliament that copies of three petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill have been received. 3h agoDeputy Defence Minister reviews Navy’s maritime security operationsSri Lanka’s maritime security operations, including intensified efforts to disrupt drug trafficking at sea, were reviewed during a visit by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) to the Navy Headquarters at the Defence Headquarters Complex. 3h agoDeputy Defence Minister reviews Navy’s maritime security operationsSri Lanka’s maritime security operations, including intensified efforts to disrupt drug trafficking at sea, were reviewed during a visit by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) to the Navy Headquarters at the Defence Headquarters Complex. 3h agoTrump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a dealUS President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.4h agoTrump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a dealUS President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.4h agoTwo Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes Two Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12,000 cigarettes allegedly imported without payment of customs duties during a raid in Colpetty.4h agoTwo Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes Two Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12,000 cigarettes allegedly imported without payment of customs duties during a raid in Colpetty.4h agoMan arrested for spreading unverified claims about alleged LTTE campA 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged dissemination of unverified and false information through social media regarding an LTTE training camp.5h agoMan arrested for spreading unverified claims about alleged LTTE campA 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged dissemination of unverified and false information through social media regarding an LTTE training camp.5h agoSecond Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade the streets tonightThe second Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera will parade the streets today (19).5h agoSecond Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade the streets tonightThe second Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera will parade the streets today (19).5h agoGovernment to fast-track compensation for drought-affected farmersThe government has taken steps to expedite compensation payments to farmers whose paddy and other crops have been damaged by the prevailing dry weather conditions, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board said.5h agoGovernment to fast-track compensation for drought-affected farmersThe government has taken steps to expedite compensation payments to farmers whose paddy and other crops have been damaged by the prevailing dry weather conditions, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board said.5h ago19-year-old arrested in Colombo over Rs. 10.4 million ‘Undiyal’ transactionA 19-year-old individual has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act following a raid within the Dam Street Police Division, police stated.6h ago19-year-old arrested in Colombo over Rs. 10.4 million ‘Undiyal’ transactionA 19-year-old individual has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act following a raid within the Dam Street Police Division, police stated.6h agoEarthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring threeAt least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged after an earthquake rocked southern Spain.6h agoEarthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring threeAt least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged after an earthquake rocked southern Spain.6h ago
