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Dilith Urges MPs to Vote According to Conscience Against 22nd Amendment
Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera has urged MPs to vote according to their conscience against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.
9/24/2026
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Surpass US$12 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s export earnings reached US$12.01 billion during the first eight months of 2026, recording a 4.26% increase compared with the same period last year.
9/23/2026
Namal Rajapaksa Further Remanded Until September 30 in Airbus-Linked Money Laundering Case
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 30 in the Airbus-linked money laundering case after the court sought further clarification from the CID before ruling on his bail application.
9/23/2026
Namal Rajapaksa Further Remanded Until September 29 in Airbus Bribery Case
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 29 over allegations involving a Rs. 100 million bribe linked to SriLankan Airlines’ Airbus procurement.
9/18/2026
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Summoned by FCID Over Siriliya Saviya Account
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the FCID on September 24 to provide a statement regarding an investigation into the Siriliya Saviya account.
9/16/2026
Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Until September 23 in SriLankan Airlines Airbus Probe
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been remanded until September 23 in an investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to SriLankan Airlines’ Airbus aircraft procurement.
9/16/2026
Appeals Court to Hear Dilith Jayaweera’s Writ Petition on September 18
The Court of Appeal will take up Dilith Jayaweera's writ petition challenging a contempt-of-court referral on September 18 before a three-judge bench.
9/14/2026
Further Hearing in Rajitha Senaratne Case Scheduled for November 17
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the further hearing of the case against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others over the 2012 Mutwal Fisheries Harbour lease for November 17.
9/14/2026
Heavy Rainfall Above 100 mm Forecast for Several Areas Tomorrow
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is forecast in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow, with thunderstorms, lightning and temporary strong winds also expected.
9/14/2026
Namal Rajapaksa Arrested by Bribery Commission Over SriLankan Airlines Airbus Deal Probe
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has been arrested by CIABOC following questioning in connection with the investigation into the SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal.
9/4/2026
Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Challenging 22nd Amendment Bill Tomorrow
A five-member Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena will consider petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment Bill tomorrow.
8/31/2026
SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam Arrested by CCIB
SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested by the CCIB following an investigation into alleged remarks concerning the Inspector General of Police.
8/10/2026
Authorities Hold Special Meeting to Ensure Exams Continue Despite Adverse Weather
Authorities have discussed contingency plans to ensure the Grade 5 Scholarship and 2026 GCE Advanced Level examinations proceed without disruption despite possible adverse weather.
8/5/2026
Kotmale Dam Spill Gates Opened as Authorities Warn of Possible Flooding Downstream
The Kotmale Dam spill gates have been opened to release excess water, with authorities warning residents in downstream areas to remain alert due to possible flooding.
8/5/2026
Justice Minister Warns Mahara Prison Fire May Be Part of Wider Conspiracy
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says the Mahara Prison fire may be part of a wider conspiracy aimed at disrupting prison operations and warns similar incidents could spread.
8/4/2026
SJB Proposes Parliamentary Select Committee to Address Judicial Case Backlog
The SJB has proposed the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to address Sri Lanka's 1.1 million pending court cases and recommend judicial reforms.
8/4/2026
Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara Sentenced to Death Over Easter Sunday Attacks Case
A majority bench of the Colombo Trial-at-Bar has sentenced former IGP Pujith Jayasundara to death after finding him guilty over his failure to act on intelligence warnings before the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.
7/31/2026
Major General Nilantha Premaratne Appointed as Sri Lanka's New Army Commander
Major General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.
7/31/2026
Heavy Rain Above 100 mm Forecast for Parts of Sri Lanka Tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm and strong winds in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow.
7/30/2026
Parliament to Debate Report on Alleged US$2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Next Week
Sri Lanka's Parliament will debate the Committee on Public Finance report on the alleged US$2.5 million debt repayment fraud on August 5 during an Opposition-led adjournment debate.
7/30/2026