The six suspects involved in the shooting incident near a Weligama hotel have been granted bail by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.
The court set the release conditions, requiring two surety bonds of Rs. 1 million each for each suspect.
The suspects...
The government today (21 March) reiterated its commitment to amending Sri Lanka’s strict abortion laws to permit termination in cases such as rape, incest and severe fetal deformities, with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara assuring Parliament that steps are being...
On 20 March, media reports claimed that Police Media Spokesperson and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga had resigned from his position. However, he later clarified that he would continue in the role until a suitable replacement is...
Both the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will vote against the Appropriation Bill 2025, it was announced in Parliament today (21 March).
Today marks the final day of the Committee Stage debate on the Appropriation...
Industry experts at the Lanka Property Show 2025 have expressed confidence in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector, highlighting its potential for growth despite recent economic challenges. While high interest rates, currency depreciation and fluctuating taxes have previously affected the...
Sri Lanka could lose up to US$1.23 billion if it loses its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) and (GSP+) trade benefits with the European Union (EU), a new study by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) has revealed.
Without preferential...
Sri Lanka has fallen to 133rd place in the 2025 World Happiness Report, dropping five positions from its 128th ranking in 2024. The report ranks 147 countries worldwide, evaluating global well-being and providing insights on how to improve it.
Published...
The Election Commission has announced that Sri Lanka’s Local Government (LG) Elections will be held on 6 May.
The acceptance of nominations concluded today (20) at 12:00 noon, with no further submissions accepted. The nomination process, which began on 17...
The Colombo High Court has rejected a request by attorneys representing former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to lift the freeze on his bank account in the parliamentary branch. The account was frozen as part of an ongoing investigation by the...
Former MP Hirunika Premachandra has written on Facebook that she and her husband Hiran have decided to separate from their marriage with mutual respect and understanding.
She wrote:
“After much thought and consideration, Hiran and I have decided to separate from...