A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

lt;p align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Third shipment fails nbsp;quality test nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;None so far ha

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

A Sri Lankan passenger has appealed for urgent assistance to locate her missing cat, Chuuti, who allegedly disappeared from itsContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan passenger appeals for help after cat goes missing at Dub

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

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Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

Marikkar claims coal losses more than twice Treasury bond scam By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB has accused the NPP government of trying to create an environment conducive for the re-appointment of Kumara Jayakody who res

India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a transnational smuggling network that illegally imported more than 7,300,000 kilos of Pakistan-origin rock salt by routing shipments through Sri Lanka and usi

… stage sit-in protest near Presidential Secretariat by Nishan S. Priyantha Buddhist monks who marched to Colombo demanding the release of imprisoned Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera continued their sit-in protest ou

A naval officer yesterday (15) told the Colombo High Court that Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, had received approximately Rs. 5.15 million in salaries during his service in the Sri Lanka N

The petitioner who filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the removal of the robes of Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera today appeared before the Supreme Court dressed in Sil

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has called on the government to withdraw the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill 2026, warning that its provisions could threaten fundamental rights, weaken ju

by Norman Palihawadane More than 100 kilos of heroin were recovered from Kapparathota Beach in Weligama yesterday morning (15), on information obtained from five suspects apprehended by the Navy. The detection was made d

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reaffirmed its willingness to continue supporting Sri Lanka beyond the end of its current programme, saying a range of options would remain available as the country consoli

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

By Sanath Nanayakkare Speaking at the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, T. Krishnakumar, Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), emphasised that local enterprises can unlock substan

World Food Day 2026: Innovating today for a better food future by Dr. Kaushalya Wijayasekara What will be on the Sri Lankan dinner table ten years from now? Will our children be able to get nutritious food at a price the

Friday 16th October, 2026 Glad tidings come occasionally amidst doom and gloom. Sri Lankans are elated that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has set aside the death sentence imposed on Anojan Sivarasa. He was initially

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

Tensions erupted near the President’s Secretariat when a group of Buddhist monks and other protesters demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera attempted to put up a temporary tent.

US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad.

Sri Lanka’s solar power industry has warned that a new Government policy could undermine the country’s energy security, increase electricity costs for consumers and businesses, and discourage investment in renewable ener

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen cash and property worth over Rs. 85 million in Jaffna over suspicions that the assets were acquired through drug trafficking.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has sought public assistance to identify a deceased woman believed to be a Sri Lankan national who reportedly lived in Lebanon for more than 42 years.

Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was unable to provide a definitive answer on the request to rectify an alleged technical flaw in the presidential pardon granted to Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Ther

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to personally intervene in the protest by Buddhist monks outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, condemning police action against t

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism will offer a special Saturday service for individuals requiring urgent document attestation on October 17, 24 and 31.

Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery after Volodymyr Zelensky said such strikes, halted at the request of the US, would resume.

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Police has issued freezing orders on cash and property worth approximatelyContinue Reading The post Police freeze Rs. 85 million in property & cash in Jaffna app

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday urged Sri Lanka to stay focused on completing the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which has two reviews still to run. The comments come amid persistent debate

The Avenue will host a two-night Greek and Sri Lankan culinary experience on Oct. 29 and 30, bringing together GreekContinue Reading The post Greek and Sri Lankan chefs unite for exclusive dining experience at The Avenue

Protesters demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera have moved to the opposite side of the road outsideContinue Reading The post Protesters move to opposite pavement as road fully reopens outside Pre

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the police action against Buddhist monks protesting outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, urgingContinue Reading The post “Do not touch the Buddhist robe”: Saji

Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara issued a written response today (15) addressing a statement released by the United National PartyContinue Reading The post Justice Minister responds to UNP statement on Gnanasara