The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has urged the government to withdraw the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
In a press release, the CPA reiterated that any new process for drafting an anti-terror law should be transparent, accountable, and the product...
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued an order prohibiting several organisations from conducting events to commemorate the death anniversary of Rasaiah Parthipan, alias Thileepan, in several areas in Colombo in a manner causing disturbances to the public.
The Court...
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said in Parliament today (19) that the purchase of some emergency drugs that may have irregularities will be suspended temporarily.
He also said that the Ministry will investigate the emergency purchase of Meropenem 1 g injection,...
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Ranil Wickremesinghe actively participated in two significant events in New York. The first event was the "Conference on Sustainable Development Goals—2023," which commenced yesterday (18)...
Dubai/Colombo, September 19, 2023: Emirates and Sri Lanka Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other’s networks via Colombo and Dubai,...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assailed the AUKUS pact as a "military alliance" and an unnecessary arrangement that will backfire on the U.S., Australia, and the U.K.
The comments, from the head of a country widely viewed as having fallen victim to...
Six suspects who were arrested on charges of attacking a vehicle parade carrying the portrait of Dilipan and injuring 14 people, including parliamentarian S Kajendran, at Sardapura in the Trincomalee district on Sunday were ordered to be remanded until...
Port City Colombo is set to launch a roadshow in the UAE, showcasing investment opportunities and incentives for global investors. This significant event marks the initiation of a key global marketing drive, inviting investors from across the world to...
The Rajapaksas have deceived this country and the people for power over and over, using different tactics. said SJB parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne.
"In 2005, placing national security first, in 2010, on the basis of sympathy showing the electric chair, and...
The woman who claims she was tricked into having unsafe sex with a Sri Lankan cricketer has told a court there were moments during intercourse she "feared" for her life.
Danushka Gunathilaka is facing a judge-alone trial at the Downing...
The CID has taken over the investigations into the incident where a Parliamentarian’s vehicle was shot at in Anuradhapura.
The Anuradhapura Headquarters Police said that unidentified men in a van opened fire at the vehicle in which Anuradhapura District Member...
The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Minister Harin Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks was today withdrawn before the Supreme Court.
The CID had commenced an investigation against Harin Fernando...
