The Supreme Court has determined that the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill can be passed in Parliament with a simple majority, provided that four amendments are incorporated at the Committee Stage.
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Sri Lanka’s three state-owned broadcasting institutions have accumulated combined losses of Rs. 271 million during the first six months of 2026, exposing a persistent financial weakness within the country’s public media sector despite an improving overall performance among major State-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Sri Lanka's 2027 National Budget presents President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power (NPP) Government with a defining opportunity to move the country beyond economic stabilisation towards sustainable growth, employment generation and improved living standards.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of manipulating economic statistics and running a fraudulent fiscal programme ahead of the 2027 Budget.
India has reaffirmed its commitment to building a healthier, safer and more resilient Bay of Bengal region at the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting held in Colombo on Wednesday.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the government has reached the point of attacking the Maha Sangha, and warned that new legislation is being prepared to silence a public pushed to breaking point.
He made these remarks during a visit to the Jana Savi villages on the Lunugamvehera left bank, where he i
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a further pre-trial conference for January 25, 2027, in the case filed against three defendants, including alleged major drug trafficker Shiran Basik.
The case was taken up today (11) before Colombo High Court Judge Nayomi Wickramasekara.
The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant against Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero after he failed to appear before court today (11).
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (11) for a hearing in the case concerning the alleged misuse of more than Rs. 16.6 million in public funds.
Sri Lanka is set to conduct its first official trial of an autonomous passenger drone transport service today (11) at the Colombo Port City premises, marking an initial step towards introducing the technology to the country.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget to Parliament tomorrow (12) afternoon.
Sugeeshwara Bandara, former Private Secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been further remanded until November 18 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
