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Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29

ChiefEditorJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of

Court awaits AG’s advice in NR Consultation case against Namal Rajapaksa

ChiefEditorJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a plaint filed against Sri Lanka

UK Travel case : Ranil arrives at Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court

ChiefEditorJan 28, 20260

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case filed under the Public Property Act. The complaint

Wimal Weerawansa stages continuous satyagraha against PM Harini

ChiefEditorJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, accompanied by civil society representatives and supporters, had begun a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ protest in front of the Education Ministry. The demonstration

Namal Rajapaksa accuses Lal Kantha of insulting Buddhism, violating ICCPR Act!

ChiefEditorJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa alleges Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha has violated the International Covenant on

Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

ChiefEditorJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

The government will never use the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah as an excuse to reverse or halt its official programs, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passes away

ChiefEditorJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and defence columnist Iqbal Athas has passed away at the age of 81. He was receiving treatment for a brief illness

Dayasiri directs letter to SLFP General Secretary claiming party constitution has been violated

ChiefEditorDec 16, 20250

Convening the Executive Committee and the All-Island Working Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) constitutes a violation of the party’s constitution, according to

PM Harini Amarasuriya Begins India Visit; Meets Jaishankar to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

ChiefEditorOct 16, 2025October 16, 20250

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya began her official visit to India today with a meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New

Over 300,000 Driver’s Licenses Delayed; Transport Ministry Promises Clearance Within Three Months

ChiefEditorOct 16, 2025October 16, 20250

– Ministry officials state before the Ministerial Consultative Committee. Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee