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The Supreme Court today (June 2) directed that a Fundamental Rights Petition filed by former Minister A.H.M. Fawzi, concerning the alleged misuse of a luxury vehicle donated by the Netherlands Government during his tenure as Minister of Disaster Management, be...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that Mahinda Siriwardena, the current Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, will retire from his position at the end of this month. Following his retirement, Mr. Siriwardena will assume duties as an Alternate Executive...

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya lodged a formal complaint with the Bribery Commission today concerning the release of 323 containers that were allegedly cleared without undergoing any customs inspection.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman announced that the party will nominate Riza Sarook as its candidate in the upcoming mayoral election. Rahman further stated that all opposition parties have reached a consensus in support of this decision.

ASJB Municipal Councilor Risa Sarook has stated that he will be elected as the next Mayor of Colombo. He further asserted that even the people of Malama would cast their votes in his favor if the mayoral election were to...

The Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles, will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (03) for an official visit, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment, and Tourism. During his stay, Deputy...

The Nilgala Forest, which spans the Ampara and Monaragala districts, will be officially declared a forest reserve today (2), according to the Ministry of Environment. Covering a total area of 40,683 hectares, the Nilgala Forest encompasses four forest reserves: Medagama,...

    The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Hon. (Dr) Harini Amarasuriya, an ICCR Alumna graced the 75th Foundation Day of ICCR in Colombo. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the cultural arm of the High Commission of India, Colombo, joyously commemorated...

At the ceremony held today to launch Tax Week, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed strong confidence in the Director General of the Bribery Commission, Ranga Dissanayake.

An unexpected incident took place today during the official ceremony in which Ranjan Jayalal assumed duties as the Mayor of Kaduwela. The situation arose when Jayalal stumbled and fell while approaching the Maha Sangha to seek blessings.