BASL files FR calling to end ragging in Sri Lanka’s universities

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka, through its President Rajeev Amarasuriya and Secretary Chathura Galhena, has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court today in the wake of the tragic ragging and suicide of 23-year-old Charith Dilshan Dayananda, a second-year student at the Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Army camp in Galle Fort to be relocated

The Army camp in the Galle Fort is to be shifted to another location. Minister Nalin Hewage told the District Coordinating Committee that the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence had recommended the move.

Silencing opposition members of local bodies is the ruling party’s latest tactic; MP

Requesting the members of independent groups and minor parties in the opposition to be neutral has been the latest tactic of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) to secure the local councils where it does not have a majority, a

Rs. 55,000 fine for riding on single wheel

A young man who showed his prowess by raising the front wheel and riding the motorcycle on single wheel in a public road was fined Rs, 55,000 and severely reprimanded by Kuliyapitiya magistrate Randika Lakmal Jayalath.

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister visits Gangaramaya

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters visited the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple yesterday (27) where he met the Chief Incumbent Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero and invoked

LG elections EC sets ultimatum to submit names for the seats from proportional list

The Election Commission has set an ultimatum for political parties to submit the names of candidates, including female candidates, to be appointed from the proportional list they submitted for the local government elections held

Mervyn Silva indicted over Rs. 70Mn Colombo 7 land, Rs. 30Mn property and luxury jeep for son

Former Minister of Labour and Public Relations Mervyn Silva, has been indicted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for unlawfully amassing assets and funds exceeding Rs. 153 million

Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya tusker Vasana’s tusk partially broken

A portion of the right tusk of Vasana, the tusker belonging to the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, has broken off, temple authorities confirmed today.

New Zealand, Sri Lanka seek to deepen cooperation on trade, security, and development

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, after meeting his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath, said the two countries shared views on the increasingly challenging global environment and the interconnected challenges for development, trade and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Resignation of SJB organisers MP Rohini Kaviratne calls for Amicable solution to the party crisis

While stating that almost all Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organisers are frustrated because their nominees cannot all be accommodated in local bodies, MP Rohini Kaviratne yesterday said both the party leadership and the organisers should engage in dialogue to reach an amicable solution.

Deadline to submit campaign finance data expires tonight EC firm on legal action against LG Polls candidates from tomorrow onwards

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is firm on taking legal action against the candidates of the recently concluded Local Government polls if their campaign finance details are not submitted before midnight today, a senior official said yesterday.

Coconut prices surge due to auction practices – Coconut Cultivation Board

As per the Coconut Cultivation Board .The main reason for the sustained high coconut prices in the local market has been identified as the pricing practices of intermediaries at government coconut auctions.

NPP should be allowed to administer all local bodies: SJB MP

National People’s Power (NPP) should be allowed to administer all local bodies so that people can get an accurate picture of the ruling party’s capabilities, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S. M. Marikkar said yesterday.

Police CCTV cameras to detect vehicles emitting excessive smoke

A discussion was held at the Department of Motor Transport Department (DMT) auditorium on the use of police CCTV cameras to detect vehicles emitting excessive smoke and to take formal action against offenders.

Awareness on rational use of antibiotics held for Batticaloa pharmacists

A special awareness programme on the theme ‘Rationale use of antibiotics and good pharmacy practices’ was held targeting pharmacists in Batticaloa last week, where representatives from over 60 pharmacies across the district participated.

A senior air force official arrested for sexual abuse of a woman

A senior air force official was arrested by Moratuwa police on suspicion of sexually abusing a young woman in a intercity bus. The young woman travelling from Colombo to Matugama had faced the indecent act of the fellow passenger that caused her serious inconvenience.

No Director for Colombo National Hospital

The Colombo National Hospital the largest in Sri Lanka has been running without a director for the last two months, doctors attached to the hospital said.

Nine complaints against Kandy girls school principal

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union said the principal of a leading girls’ school in Kandy is facing allegations of human right violations and that the Kandy Human Rights Commission has received nine complaints against her over the last nine months.

Seven Sri Lankans smuggling cigarettes from three countries nabbed at BIA

Seven Sri Lankan nationals returning from three Middle Eastern countries were apprehended by Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday morning for attempting to smuggle Rs.18.6 million worth illicit cigarettes.

A bank manager arrested for treasure hunting

A group of seven suspected treasure hunters including a Samurdhi Bank Manager in Wanathawilluwa were arrested for digging up a treasure in a land at Bandaranayake Pura in Wanathawilluwa.

Parliament to take up Personal Data Protection Bill on June 3

Parliament is to take up the debate on Personal Data Protection Bill on June 3rd as per the decision made by the party leader’s meeting last week.

NPP Muslim MPs urged to address community concerns

A delegation from the National Shoora Council (NSC) held a constructive meeting with the Muslim Members of Parliament representing the ruling party on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Colombo.

Government to go ahead with unbundling of CEB

The government is set to proceed with the unbundling of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), through which power generation will be assigned to a company fully owned by the Treasury.

Duminda Dissanayake arrested over gold-plated T-56 found at Havelock City

Former Anuradhapura District MP Duminda Dissanayake was arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division yesterday over the recovery of a gold-plated T56 weapon from the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo.

Annaya, Tanya advance to Women’s final

Annaya Norbert and Tanya Doloswala qualified to the Women’s open final of the Government Servants Tennis Club (GSTC) Tennis Tournament when they came out victorious in the two semi-finals played at the GSTC Courts in Colombo yesterday.

“No beds, no rights” UK woman Charlotte May Lee held over £1.2m Kush haul cries foul in Sri Lanka jail

The 21-year-old British national, Charlotte May Lee was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport last week after Customs officers allegedly found 46 kilograms of ‘Kush’ – a potent strain of cannabis – in her luggage.

BASL condemns attempts to breach attorney-client confidentiality by authorities

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over recent reports indicating attempts by Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecuting Authorities to obtain information from Attorneys-at-Law related to their professional duties.

Over 4,600 health professionals have migrated since 2022: Health Minister

Over 4,600 Sri Lankan health professionals have migrated overseas between 2022 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed during his address at the 78th annual World Health Assembly (WHA78) of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nuwarawewa reservoir in danger

The Department of Irrigation has reported that the Nuwarawewa tank bund has been in a dilapidated condition and needs repairs.

Payments enabled with bank cards on Expressways

Motorists using the Southern Expressway have been provided facilities to make payments through credit or debit cards at 35 Interchanges.