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The latest Easter Sunday judgment exposes an impossible contradiction in Sri Lanka’s system of justice By a concerned citizen seeking justice On 22 September 2026, a three-judge Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar unanimously convicted 15 men in the main Easter Sunday…

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has decided not to participate in a programme requested by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to brief Members of Parliament on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment, including provisions concerning the retirement age of judges.…

The evaluation of answer sheets for this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination begins today, with marking taking place at 48 evaluation centres across Sri Lanka. Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage said the evaluation process will be conducted through…

The Sri Lanka Navy’s Commander’s Cup International Sailing Regatta 2026 is set to begin in Trincomalee tomorrow, bringing together sailing athletes from six countries for a major international maritime sporting event. The regatta, organised by the Sri Lanka Navy, will…

The Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund has introduced a new information system to provide university students with easier access to information about their Mahapola scholarship payments. Chairman of the Mahapola Trust Fund and retired Supreme Court Justice Vijith Malalgoda…

Three people, including a seven-year-old girl, have died following a road accident in the Delgoda area along the New Kandy Road in Meegahawatta, police said. The accident occurred when a three-wheeler travelling from Biyagama towards Delgoda collided with a car…

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha has rejected claims that Sri Lanka faces a risk of being unable to meet its future foreign debt obligations, saying the country’s economic recovery remains on track and that some concerns…

Sri Lanka is preparing to launch a passenger drone service as part of a pilot project aimed at introducing advanced air mobility technology to the country, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation said. Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior ICC trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, marking the latest escalation by the Trump administration against the international tribunal. Rubio said the sanctions…

The prosecution concluded presenting its evidence last week, after which the accused began presenting their defence statements from the dock. Naufar Moulavi, the first accused, addressed the court for nearly two hours and denied allegations that he had acted together…

A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over alleged offences under Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering laws in connection with an Undiyal money transfer network. Police said the arrest was made on Tuesday (19) afternoon within…

A 46-year-old man has been arrested by Sri Lanka Police’s Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over allegations that he circulated unverified information claiming that an LTTE training camp was operating within the Akkarayankulam-Palai Reserve. Police said the suspect allegedly shared a…

An audit officer of the Lanka Coal Company has raised concerns over delays and procedural irregularities in the submission of procurement documents related to Sri Lanka’s coal imports, the Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating coal transactions was informed. Lanka Coal…

Sri Lanka has received more than US$5 billion in remittances from migrant workers during the first seven months of this year, marking a significant increase compared with the same period last year. According to the latest figures, remittances received between…

Sri Lanka has recorded 90,306 dengue cases so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), as health authorities warn the public to remain vigilant amid continuing rainy weather. The Western Province continues to account for the…

Thirteen people have been injured after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus collided with a lorry transporting roof tiles in the Medawachchiya area. Police said the injured were admitted to the Medawachchiya and Vavuniya hospitals for medical treatment. According…

The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has focused on measures to strengthen the professionalism of Sri Lanka’s teaching service, address teacher shortages and resolve structural challenges within the education sector. The discussions took place when…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) tomorrow to discuss the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges. According to the President’s Media Division, the meeting will take…

Extensive discussions have been held at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection on strengthening rehabilitation programmes for individuals convicted of drug-related offences, with the aim of reducing overcrowding in Sri Lankan prisons. The discussions took place…

COLOMBO: Cinnamon Gardens Police have arrested a suspect accused of recording video footage near the official residences of Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice and Inspector General of Police (IGP). According to Police, the suspect is a 40-year-old rental vehicle driver residing…

COLOMBO: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been ordered to appear before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on the 29th and provide evidence via an online link to the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court in connection with the case concerning the alleged abduction…

COLOMBO: A further 24 suspects have been named in connection with the investigation into the deaths of 32 inmates during the Negombo Prison unrest, following an order issued by the Negombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Negombo Chief Magistrate Shilani Perera granted…

COLOMBO: The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over the safety of former Education Minister and party Deputy Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, amid recent unrest at Colombo Magazine Prison. In a letter addressed to the Acting Commissioner General of…

COLOMBO: The Parliamentary Special Committee appointed to consider electoral reforms in Sri Lanka has taken steps to appoint an expert panel to review proposals submitted to the committee and prepare a comprehensive report. The decision was taken when the Special…

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced the immediate transfer of four Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (SDIGs) and six Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). Police said the transfers were carried out with the approval of the National Police…