Lawyers’ Collective says Appointments to superior courts must be on merits, integrity rather than seniority

Requests for a prompt response to recent allegations of abuse of judicial office

President calls for collaboration to harness economic power in Asian region

Envisions economic transformation for the region

Opposition MPs sign motion requesting a PSC to probe cricket crisis

Around ten members have already signed the motion

Lawyer sued for damages on professional negligence

An expatriate Financial and Tax Consultant of Washington DC has sued a Sri Lankan Lawyer for Rs.100 Million for professional negligence on the part of the lawyer and the purchaser of a property of the plaintiff for

‘SangitVisharad’ and ‘Dance Visharad’ conferred upon Nimthara Ginige by the Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith in Lucknow

Nimthara Ginige has had the unique distinction of becoming a dual recipient of the prestigious Instrumental ‘SangitVisharad’ and ‘Dance Visharad’ conferred upon by the Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith in Lucknow, India, at the tender age of 15. Nimthara who is a student of Elizabeth Moir School commenced her education in oriental music and Bharathanatyam at the age of eight and this year at the age of 15 she was able to obtain the prestigio

Agility Innovation partners with Orphan Care to uplift SL orphan children

Agility Innovation (Pvt) Ltd, the holding Company of a growing ICT conglomerate in Sri Lanka partnered with Orphan Care taking a significant step in addressing the needs of orphaned children aging out of the system and enhancing their quality of life and making their future promising. CEO Chrishan Mendis of Just In Time Technologies Pvt Ltd. representing Agility Innovation (Pvt) Ltd said “thrown into society, insecure and ill-prepared for the

Stop blame game if you want to see development: Manusha

If you want the country’s development and national unity, stop blaming each other, if you want change to happen, start with yourself, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said yesterday. Speaking at the o

STF busts massive cigarette smuggling operation

The Police Special Task Force (STF) seized a 40-foot container in the Grandpass area, with over 10 million sticks of cigarettes with a street value of Rs. 1,300 million. Police said the stock of cigarettes had been illegally imported into Sri Lanka without paying excise dut

STF hijacks massive cigarette consignment from Customs’ probe: Customs says

Magistrate reprimands police for disregarding Customs Ordinance

Intense competition for new Health Secretary as incumbent’s term ends

A group of ministry officials has proposed specialist Dr. Palitha Mahipala for the position

Sri Lankan man on business trip kidnapped in Chennai; woman among 4 arrested

A Sri Lanka-based businessman, kidnapped by a gang of six, including a woman, over a financial transaction, was rescued by city police i

Removal of unauthorised stalls Tense atmosphere in Dambulla

A tense atmosphere prevailed in Dambulla town last morning when the Municipal Council took steps with the help of the police to re

Second Base Jumping event from Lotus Tower today and tomorrow

The second wingsuit Base Jumping event will be launched from the top of Lotus Tower today, the Lotus Tower management said. They said the event will be launched today and tomorrow from 9.00 am. The jumping will take place from the observatio

Nine investors keen to acquire Hilton Hotel

Nine EOIs (Expressions of Interest) have been received from potential investors for the acquisition of shares in Hotel Developer

VAT increase in January will not affect electricity bills

Even though the value-added tax (VAT) has been increased from January, it will not affect several sectors, including electricity tariffs, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said. While addressing a meetin

COPE meetings suspended

Decision made due to new allegations against its Chairman

Court orders CID not to arrest Pastor Jerome but record statement

CID has already commenced investigations against Pastor Jerome for allegedly insulting other religions

Cricket crisis Prez asks Cabinet subcommittee to initiate dialogue with ICC

Concerns raised in P’ment whether SL will lose division 1 cricket

First in the Island at Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

He had scored 198 marks

CC stalls approval for Police chief extension, legal ambiguity looms

The Constitutional Council (CC) appears to be divided, with the majority of members declining to approve the reappoi

Former government sabotaged Easter Sunday attacks probe, retired Senior DIG alleges

Ex DIG Ravi Seneviratne said his team was taken off the case when Mr Rajapaksa took office six months after the bombings

SC holds W.D.Lakshman, Cabraal, S.R. Atygalle, Kumarasinghe violated public trust

While holding the guilty persons’ liable and naming them, including one member of the Monetary Board, the Supreme Court in its recent judgment regarding two fundamental rights petitions filed over economic crisis, decided not to make any adverse decisions or orders against two Monetary Board members President’s Counsel Dr. Sanjeeva Jayawardena and Dr. Ranee Jayamaha.

74 schools with hazardous buildings identified: Minister

Some 74 schools with hazardous buildings have been identified, including Thurstan College, Colombo and Tangalle Balika Vidyalaya, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said yesterday.

New syllabus for sex education in the offing

In a significant move to address the rising concerns of child abuse, the government is mulling a new syllabus for sex education in schools.

Family feud unfolds on the roads Millionaire businessman’s vehicle crashes into son’s vehicle

Son assaults father following an argument between the two

COPE Chairman’s son Kanishka’s presence at meeting to be probed

In response to the disclosure that Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman Professor Ranjith Bandara’s son Kanishka Bandara has participated in the committee meeting on Tuesday, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywarden

Onmax DT directors released on bail

The five directors of the Onmax DT private company, who were arrested pertaining to the operation of an illegal pyramid scheme, were released on three sureties of Rs. 10 million each by the Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis yesterday (16). The court also ordered the suspects to appear at the financial and commercial crime division of the Criminal Investigation Department between 9 am and 12 am on the last Sunday of every month. According

UNESCO board of directors Susil Premajayantha elected for second time

He was elected to the post, receiving 188 votes from 144 countries in the Asia-Pacific region

Pellets in elephant’s head

Judging from the pellets found in the head of the elephant recovered from Kirindi Oya at Thelulla colony in Kudaoya, wildlife conservators have decided that the jumbo had been shot dead.

KOFIH unveils its office in Sri Lanka

KOFIH, as an “institution specializing in development assistance for global healthcare improvements” is seeking to play a larger role in saving precious lives and improving their health without discrimination against race, gender, country, and religion