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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
Bar Association of Sri Lanka Holds Special General Meeting Over Judges' Retirement Age Proposal
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has begun a Special General Meeting to discuss the government's proposal to extend the retirement age of judges amid growing concerns over judicial independence.
7/29/2026
Sri Lanka Reports Nearly 83,000 Dengue Cases So Far in 2026
Sri Lanka has reported 82,838 dengue cases so far this year, with health authorities urging the public to remain vigilant as infections continue to rise.
7/28/2026
Five Suspects, Including Former State Minister Shanta Bandara’s Son, Granted Bail
Five suspects, including the son of former State Minister Shanta Bandara, have been released on bail over an alleged Rs. 20 million robbery involving a Chinese national.
7/27/2026
Sri Lanka Issues Important Notice for 2026 GCE Advanced Level Candidates
The Department of Examinations has announced important admission card instructions and correction deadlines for candidates sitting the 2026 GCE Advanced Level Examination.
7/24/2026
Four Arrested Over Alleged Assistance in Wattala Fatal Shooting
Police have arrested four suspects, including two women, for allegedly assisting those involved in the fatal shooting at a reception hall in Wattala.
7/24/2026
Sri Lanka's Dengue Death Toll Rises to 59 as Cases Exceed 80,000
Sri Lanka has recorded 59 dengue deaths and more than 80,000 infections this year, with health authorities warning of continued transmission following recent rainfall.
7/24/2026
Paddy Marketing Board Purchases 5,390 Metric Tonnes of Paddy from 2026 Yala Harvest
The Paddy Marketing Board has purchased 5,390 metric tonnes of paddy under the 2026 Yala season procurement programme and plans to open 148 storage facilities nationwide.
7/24/2026
Former State Minister Pillayan Remanded Until August 4
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, has been remanded until August 4 in connection with a murder case prosecuted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
7/24/2026
Court of Appeal to Continue Hearing Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Petition Against Arrest
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared before the Court of Appeal as hearings continued into his petition seeking an order to prevent his arrest and detention.
7/23/2026
Illegal Smartphone Stock Worth Over Rs. 50 Million Seized in Colombo Raid
Police have seized more than 300 illegally imported smartphones worth over Rs. 50 million during a raid in Kollupitiya, with one suspect taken into custody.
7/22/2026