The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) issued a statement drawing attention to Constitutional provisions that set out penal measures relating to interference with the judiciary.

The third part of the third phase of excavation work at the Chemmani human mass grave commenced today (Monday).

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that 35 youth from the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) have been selected to participate in youth exchange programmes in India and Bangladesh.

As former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe prepares for a critical court hearing tomorrow, youth members and newly appointed council members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are mobilizing in Colombo to express their support for democrati

Kalmunai Maradamadu Quazi Court Judge and his wife were ordered to be remanded till September 8 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today, over allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 2,300 as “service charges” from a

At least 20 people, including five journalists working for the international media, are reported to have been killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip.

Former Minister Ranjith Maddumabandara today accused the government of attempting to suppress the opposition and steer the country towards single-party rule.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 73.61 points (-0.36%) to settle at 20,575.59. The market opened with a sharp drop of nearly 188 points amid strong selling pressure,

International racing champion Dilantha Malagamuwa has urged Sri Lankan motorists to view seat belts as a safeguard for their lives rather than merely a legal requirement.

The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the proposed Presidents’ Entitlements Bill does not seek to remove the pension rights granted to former Presidents under the current Constitution, but rather to curtail the additional privi

Police protection provided to social activist and YouTuber Sudatta Thilakasiri has reportedly been withdrawn.

The Democratic Party has expressed deep concern over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that it signals a dangerous trend of “vindictive and destructive politics” in Sri Lanka.

A group of party leaders including former President Maithripala Sirisena and UNP seniors are currently having a discussion with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has received a complaint regarding a social media message calling for the assassination of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Health authorities today issued the latest update on the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

A coalition of youth wings from several opposition political parties and civil society groups have announced plans to gather supporters in Colombo tomorrow, coinciding with the court hearing involving former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Former State Minister Diana Gamage, on whom an arrest warrant was issued for failing to appear before court, was today released on a surety bail of Rs. 10 million by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has dismissed claims that he intends to leave the government, describing the reports as “baseless and untrue.”

The Prime Minister’s Office today issued a clarification regarding media reports claiming that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Colombo National Hospital last night

The Board of Investment (BOI) has inked an agreement with CEAT OHT Lanka (Private) Limited to formalise a USD 171 million investment, one of the largest recent inflows from India into Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and export sector.

Whilst alleging that the government is out to suppress the opposition, opposition parties in a joint statement today warned that such suppression will bring about the atrophy and collapse of basic institutions which sustain the democratic system.

The government will launch a series of large-scale development projects from September under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe took over a country with a completely collapsed economy when every other leader hesitated. Therefore, this is the time to express our gratitude to him, former United National Party (UNP) MP Sagala Rathnayaka said

The Supreme Court commenced the hearing of seven Special Determination petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill.

The Animal Welfare Coalition – Sri Lanka (AWC) has written to the World Health Organization (WHO), warning that the country’s rabies eradication programme is at risk due to the exclusion of the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) fr

The Kollupitiya Police launched an investigation after a group of Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka had allegedly kidnapped a Chinese businessman in Colombo and robbed him of approximately USD 60,000 (about Rs. 180 million) through the USDT cryptocurren

Although former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate on August 26, hospital officials said his prevailing health condition will prevent him from appearing in court on that day.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that long-distance bus services operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the private sector will run under a joint timetable starting from midnight today.

The city of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.

SpaceX called off a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk’s behemoth after a series of explosive failures.