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Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna stated that Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma had insulted Parliament by sending the report on the alleged theft of US$2.5 million to the residence of Committee on Public Finance Chairman Harsha de Silva instead of submitting...

Former Minister of Justice Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa stated that the Supreme Courts are currently facing a severe shortage of judges. He further claimed that the failure to fill these judicial vacancies could provide grounds for the initiation of an impeachment...

This may well be the longest period in which the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has functioned without an accredited American ambassador. The appointment of Eric Meyer, nominated by Donald Trump as the next U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, remains...

On 02 June 2026, High Commissioner of India H.E Santosh Jha distributed enhanced financial assistance under Indian grant among meritorious students of University of Jaffna hailing from economically weaker sections of society. The scheme was rolled out starting from academic...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Sampath Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) late last month to jointly promote financial literacy, broaden awareness of capital market opportunities, and support businesses in accessing sustainable growth avenues. By leveraging Sampath...

The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka commemorated Vesak 2026 through a series of initiatives celebrating the deep-rooted Buddhist and civilizational ties between India and Sri Lanka. As part of the National Vesak Festival 2026, the High Commission of...

Three senior legal professionals have filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking urgent judicial intervention to prevent a sitting High Court judge from being summoned and questioned over decisions made in the exercise of his judicial functions,...

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (01) recorded a statement from former Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, B. Wijeyarathne. The statement was obtained in connection with an ongoing investigation into the leasing of a...

Litro Company says that the gas price revision for the month of June will be announced on June 4. A spokesperson for the company stated that the price revision is scheduled to be implemented on June 5. According to the...

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that satisfactory progress has not yet been achieved in attracting foreign investment to the country.