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The following is a note issued by President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris regarding the current government’s continuation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). For many years, numerous individuals and organizations have strongly condemned the misuse of harsh and oppressive laws...

On 3 June 2026, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka H.E. Santosh Jha distributed humanitarian assistance in the form of high-quality fishing nets among fishing community members of Kayts, Nainativu and Analaitivu in Jaffna District.  In his remarks at...

Prominent lawyer and former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Saliya Pieris, has reiterated longstanding concerns over the use of laws such as the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)...

Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on allegations of printing US$600,000 overseas and preparing to distribute the counterfeit currency. The cash, which is estimated to be worth around Rs. 200 million...

The future economic success of South Asia will not be determined by ruling governments alone, but by businessmen, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, distributors, and investors who actively drive economic activity across the region, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa...

The Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries Association of Sri Lanka has announced that Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries will not participate in any meetings scheduled on Mondays, which have been designated as Public Days, with effect from tomorrow...

Venerable Kekirawa Sudassana Thero, who has gained significant attention on social media for discussing controversial issues within the Buddhist community, has announced that he will no longer participate in discussions on YouTube. The Thero made this announcement through a post...

Colombo Port City reached a significant milestone in its development as a leading regional business and investment destination, following Cabinet approval granted in April 2026 to 77 Businesses of Strategic Importance (BSIs) under the Regulations of the Colombo Port City...

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, visited the ongoing Hybrid Renewable Energy Project on Delft Island on 03 June 2026. This project is currently implemented in three islands of Delft, Analathivu, and Nainathivu, off Jaffna in...

Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma has been summoned to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) as part of the ongoing review into the disappearance of US$2.5 million belonging to the Sri Lankan Treasury. According to CoPF Chairman and...