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The Colombo High Court has ordered former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was found guilty of accepting bribes in connection with granting permission to reclaim land during his tenure as the Chief Minister of the Western Province, to pay compensation of...

A petition containing 40,000 signatures was presented today to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs in Parliament, including Ms. Tush Wickramanayake, calling for speedy justice for unresolved child abuse complaints. Sri Lanka Latest News The petition...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that the government’s objective is not limited to carrying out reforms but to transform Sri Lanka’s healthcare system into one that meets international quality standards. He further stated that the government is prepared to...

The Department of Meteorology says the temperature felt by the human body today (09) has reached a level requiring attention in parts of the Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala districts. According to the department, this assessment has been made based on...

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena on charges of allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 million (10 lakhs) from a businessman...

The government has taken steps to provide compensation of Rs. 1 million each to 21 patients who lost their eyesight or suffered vision impairment after being treated with imported substandard drugs during the period when Keheliya Rambukwella served as Health...

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued a reminder to the Government Analyst, requesting steps be taken to submit the reports regarding the unknown drugs found at the scene of the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

Forensic Report Delays Contribute to Growing Prison Overcrowding.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued a reminder to the Government Analyst, requesting steps be taken to submit the reports regarding the unknown drugs found at the scene of the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in Parliament today that although a question regarding the unrest that occurred at the Negombo Prison, which was scheduled to be presented on 8 July 2026, had been submitted under Standing Order 27(2), he was...