Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Expedite return of lands in the North and East - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the Security Forces and relevant authorities to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that ... Read More


Weligama Police arrest Telangana MLA assault suspect

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Weligama Police have arrested a suspect accused of assaulting Dr. Kavvampally Satyanarayana, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Indian State of Telangana, and his so... Read More


Police probe death threats gainst prisoner rights activists

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Police have launched an investigation into death threats allegedly received by Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners Chairman, Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera, and its Convene... Read More


Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, new Army Commander

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne assumed duties as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army yesterday, succeeding Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, who concluded his tenur... Read More


Police move to restore order

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- A clash has been reported inside the Mahara Prison, prompting the deployment of several Police teams to bring the situation under control, according to Police Media Spokesperson As... Read More


SJB MP warns Govt power is temporary, citing India

Srilanka, July 26 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe on Friday (24) warned that the Government's grip on power would be short-lived, citing recent political developments in India an... Read More


Over 4,600 dengue cases filed

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Over 4,600 lawsuits have been filed in Courts against people accused of maintaining environments conducive to mosquito breeding around their homes during the first six months of ... Read More


Probe into death of ex-IGP C. D. Wickramaratne

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- An investigation has been launched by the Western Province (South) District Crime Division into the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne on a dire... Read More


Public confidence in democratic structures intact - CPA survey

Srilanka, July 12 -- Public confidence in Sri Lanka's democratic governance remains largely positive, with strong approval ratings for the Government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. However, ... Read More


Judges' retirement age proposal Opposed at no-quorum meeting

Srilanka, July 12 -- Judges who attended a hastily convened Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Judicial Service Association (JSA) yesterday voted against the proposal to extend the retirement age of... Read More