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BASL was not consulted on proposed judges' retirement age amendment: BASL President

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya today said the BASL had not been consulted before the Government proceeded with the proposed constitutional amend... Read More


BASL unanimously passes resolution against proposed judges' retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Special General Meeting of the General Membership of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today unanimously passed a resolution strongly opposing the proposed amendment to... Read More


Rakitha Rajapaksa, Charith Abeysinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today granted bail to former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe's son Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana orga... Read More


International Dhamma Programme to mark Esala Full Moon Poya on July 29

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- An International Dhamma Programme will be held on Wednesday, July 29, to mark Esala Full Moon Poya Day, bringing together participants for an online Dhamma talk via Zoom. The pr... Read More


'Warakagoda Elephant' hit by tipper truck, injured

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- An elephant known as the 'Warakagoda Elephant' was injured after being hit by a tipper truck at Omaragolla, Melsiripura this morning while it was being taken to a procession. A ... Read More


Five unused Presidential palaces opened to private investors

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal presented by the President to hand over several Presidential Palaces located across the country to suitable investors ... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 15 Bn for phase 1 of Ruwanpura Expressway

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to implement the procurement process and selec... Read More


Sri Lanka to introduce rules for virtual assets, crypto firms

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- As the government seeks to strengthen supervision of Sri Lanka's emerging digital asset sector, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish a legal framework fo... Read More


No plans as yet to restrict water supply despite dry conditions: NWSDB

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has said there are no plans as yet to impose water supply restrictions in any part of the country despite the prevailing El N... Read More


Charith Abeysinghe remanded after failing to meet bail conditions

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe was remanded once again after failing to satisfy the bail conditions imposed by the Colombo Magistrate's C... Read More