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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
Attorney General Opposes Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Request to Halt Money Laundering Trial
Sri Lanka's Attorney General has opposed Yoshitha Rajapaksa's request before the Supreme Court to temporarily halt the money laundering trial pending against him in the Colombo High Court.
7/22/2026
Five Dead After Fire Engulfs Factory Building in Homagama’s Katuwana Industrial Zone
Five people were killed and one woman was injured after a fire swept through a factory in Homagama's Katuwana Industrial Zone. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
7/21/2026
Court of Appeal Postpones Hearing of Suresh Salley's Writ Petition
The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of former SIS Director Suresh Salley's writ petition until July 27 after counsel for the petitioner concluded submissions.
7/21/2026
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Gender Recognition Circular
The Supreme Court has dismissed, without hearing, a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the government circular that permits legal gender recognition changes.
7/20/2026
Court Told 129 ISIS-Linked Individuals Were Identified Before Easter Attacks
The Court of Appeal was told that intelligence identifying 129 alleged ISIS-linked individuals had been shared with the CID months before the Easter attacks, but no action was taken.
7/17/2026
Police Continue Investigations into Death of Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne
Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the death of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne, with two police teams examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
7/17/2026
Parliamentary Committee Approves Final Report on Establishing Sri Lanka Education Council
The Parliamentary Ministerial Consultative Committee has unanimously approved the final report recommending the establishment of a Sri Lanka Education Council.
7/16/2026
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Files Intervening Petition Against Suresh Salley's Appeal
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal seeking permission to intervene in Suresh Salley's case and requesting that the petition be dismissed.
7/16/2026
Court of Appeal to Decide on A/L Exam Postponement Petition on July
The Court of Appeal will announce on July 23 whether it will allow a petition seeking the postponement of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination to proceed.
7/16/2026
Sri Lanka Reports Over 71,000 Dengue Cases as Death Toll Rises to 49
Sri Lanka has reported 71,235 dengue cases and 49 related deaths this year, with more than 15,800 infections recorded during the first two weeks of July.
7/15/2026