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Interim order preventing arrest of ex-army intelligence officer further extended

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Court of Appeal extended until January 29 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Sri Lanka Army intelligence officer, Colonel K. S. Maddumage, without ... Read More


Third day of 2026 Budget debate in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Day three of the debate on the Second Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is scheduled to commence in Parliament this morning (11). Parliament will be in session from 9:30 a.... Read More


Another three suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Another three suspects including a woman have been apprehended in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident that killed one individual on Friday (07), police stated. The su... Read More


Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law, report

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Indian police are probing a deadly car blast in the capital Delhi under a stringent law used to fight "terrorism", television channels reported on Tuesday, citing a case register... Read More


Czech national drowns in seas off Dikwella

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A Czech national was reportedly swept away by strong waves while bathing in seas off Dikwella yesterday (10), police stated. Although he was rescued and admitted to the Batheega... Read More


Heavy showers above 75mm expected in some areas today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at s... Read More


Further hearing of corruption case against Keheliya fixed for Dec. 9

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the further hearing of a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister... Read More


Sri Lanka to enact new Investment Security Act

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation and Economic Development to formula... Read More


President expresses solidarity with India after Delhi blast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sent a heartfelt message expressing solidarity with the people of India following the explosion in the Indian capital Delhi that killed at ... Read More


Petition on air pollution control in Jaffna to be heard in January

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A petition requesting the Court of Appeal to order the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Jaffna Municipal Council to formulate a program aimed at reducing air polluti... Read More