Importance of domestic economic regulatory reforms to strengthen trade and increase incentives for American investments discussed

The Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday (19) held night hearings into the Online Safety Bill taking into consideration the time constraints and large number of petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of the bill.

The ‘Lawyers’ Collective’-a group comprising eminent personalities in the law profession- has issued a press release stressing their concerns regarding some of the present government’s decisions which undermine the electoral process, the ques

They are scheduled to attend several programmes and religious observances at important places of worship

Geolgists have confirmed that villagers need not entertain fears about the unusual noise heard from the earth at the Wewathenna playground in Kotmale. Senior Professor of the Department of Geology in Peradeniya University Athula Senaratne who carri

Sri Lankan Parliament yesterday called for a ceasefire in Gaza and called for a peaceful solution to the Israel Palestine conflict.

Determination to be communicated to Speaker

A team including chairpersons and members of the Sectoral Oversight Committees of Parliament of Sri Lanka will leave for the United States of America on October 21 and 22 to study the committee process of the United States Congress, with t

The Excise Chief yesterday revoked his previous order given on Wednesday, now enabling the sale of soft liquor by hotels and restaurants approved under Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) with immediate effect. The Excise Commissioner

We need to safeguard men’s rights as well

Sri Lanka will carefully assess situation before sending anyone - Minister

Accumulated losses of National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) have exceeded Rs. 20 billion while disparities have taken place from 2015, as revealed by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) yesterday. The total of losses at NHDA has bee

The she-elephant Seetha that received gun shot injuries at Mahiyangana, is believed to have more pellets near her lungs and in belly.

We pointed out that the economic difficulties the people of Sri Lanka are currently suffering have intensified due to intervention of I.M.F.

Center for Environmental Justice, decided to withdraw the contempt application, reserving its rights to file a fresh application if necessary

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, assured that China would continue to provide assistance to Sri Lanka without political strings attached, according to a press release issued by the Chinese

The agreement paves the way for Sri Lanka to access approximately $330 million in the second tranche, pending IMF management and Executive Board approval

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is facing criticism for promoting a Chinese-funded port city in Sri Lanka amid concerns that it will give Beijing a significant foothold in the Indo-Pacif

Informs court that legal proceedings will not be taken owing to insufficient evidence

Jaffna District former Parliamentarian Vijayakala Maheswaran was yesterday released from a case relating to a controversial statement she made in 2018 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Guild of Sri Lanka (ALPGSL) stressed that they actively engage with the relevant authorities to put the Airline in order

Says PUCSL has taken an independent decision to increase bills by 22 per cent

Mr. Ahmad lost his seat after the SC affirmed his expulsion from the SLMC

Urges coordinated investigation for clarity

The Bill was published in the Gazette on September 15, 2023

All soft alcohol licenses issued by the Sri Lanka Tourist Board to over 500 board approved boutique hotels and restaurants have been suspended by the Ex

Sri Lanka awaits for the release of the list of persons held captive by Hamas to know the fate of one of its nationals who is still missing, Daily Mirror learns.

The government intends to introduce certain amendments to the proposed Online Safety Bill at the committee stage in Parliament, the Attorney General informed

Social activist Oshala Herath filed the petition seeking an order in the nature of a Writ of Quo Warranto

The National Building Research Organisation officials who carried out an inspection of the area reported that the people should not entertain any fears of a disastrous situation