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Former UPFAl member sentenced to death

ChiefEditorJul 16, 20250

Former United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced to death. The order was

Colombo High Court Adjourns Hearing in 2006 Fonseka Assassination Attempt Case to August 4

ChiefEditorJul 16, 20250

The Colombo High Court today (July 16) ordered the adjournment of further hearing of the case filed against three defendants accused of attempting to assassinate

Opposition Leaders Gather at Court as MP Sujeewa Faces Hearing Over Illegal Vehicle Case (Video)

ChiefEditorJul 16, 2025July 16, 20250

A group of opposition politicians, including opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today, where MP Sujeewa Senasinghe is expected to

Nursing shortages: 2,650 A/L students to be trained

ChiefEditorJul 16, 20250

Two gazette notifications are scheduled to be issued on 18 July, to facilitate the appointment of nursing offices to fill existing vacancies, the Minister of

Young Sri Lankan politicians in India for 02 week program

ChiefEditorJul 16, 20250

A delegation of 24 young political leaders from 14 Sri Lankan parties has arrived in India, marking the start of a two‑week official visit. The

“Dayasiri Jayasekera said he is yet to finalise any decision on his political future…”

ChiefEditorJul 16, 20250

Referring to a news report being circulated on social media that he is to be appointed as the Assistant Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya

SJB Councillors Vote Against Party Line to Support NPP in Beruwala

ChiefEditorJul 15, 20250

the wake of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) supporting the National People’s Power (NPP) to form the administration of the Beruwala Urban Council, Cabinet spokesman

Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha election postponed for the second time

ChiefEditorJul 15, 20250

The election to appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, scheduled to take place today (15), was postponed for a second time

Student Suhail Released After 9 Months Under PTA; No Evidence Found, Says Police

ChiefEditorJul 15, 20250

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old aviation student, who was arrested and detained under the Prevention of

Four South Eastern Uni students hospitalised following assault incident

ChiefEditorJul 15, 20250

A total of four students of the Faculty of Engineering at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka have been hospitalised following an assault incident.