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Minister tells parliament that prison conditions need improvement

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Minister of Justice, National Integration, and Prison Affairs Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that the conditions inside Sri Lankan prisons are currently unfit for human habitation.... Read More


Supreme Court orders disbarment of lawyer over professional misconduct

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Supreme Court yesterday (October 10) ruled to cancel the licence of a lawyer residing in the Kandy area after finding him guilty of breaching legal professional ethics. The ... Read More


Heavy showers expected today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern, Uva, Central, provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m. today (11). Fairly heavy f... Read More


Family arrested over alleged treasure hunting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Four members of the same family have been arrested while allegedly engaged in illegal treasure hunting in the Koknahara area within the Inginiyagala Police Division. The arrests... Read More


Court orders life sentence for 'Thotalanga Kanna'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Colombo High Court yesterday (October 10) sentenced drug trafficker, known as 'Thotalanga Kanna', to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of possessing and trafficking ... Read More


Indian fishermen remanded for illegal entry

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A total of 47 Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for illegally entering Sri Lankan waters and engaging in fishing have been placed in remand custody. Th... Read More


International Day of the Girl Child today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The International Day of the Girl Child is being observed today (October 10). The National Ceremony to mark the day is scheduled to be held in Colombo under the guidance of the ... Read More


Courts to receive video conferencing equipment to reduce case backlogs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Ministry of Justice announced that a scheme to install video conferencing technology kits in courtrooms is being implemented to address the prevalent issue of case backlogs. ... Read More


Government considers privilege motion against MP Kariapper

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The government is reportedly focusing on bringing a privilege motion against Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Nizam Kariapper in Parliament. The government has ... Read More


New national programme targets sustainable solution to human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A new national programme aimed at delivering a sustainable solution to Sri Lanka's severe human-elephant conflict has been launched. The initiative, a joint effort by the Minist... Read More