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President’s Counsel Shavendra Fernando, appearing on behalf of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, filed a motion before Fort Magistrate Pasan...

Overseas Travel Ban on Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (June 3) issued an order prohibiting former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two military officers,...

BASL Urges President Not to Raise Judges’ Retirement Age

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has emphasized that any move to increase the retirement age of judges currently...

Court of Appeal Halts Summons Against Judge in ‘Daisy Achchi’s Gem Bag’ Case

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim injunction restraining the Colombo High Court from taking any further action on...

Harsha Rejects Report on Missing US$2.5 Million, Says It Was Sent for Personal Use

June 2, 2026 - Updated on June 3, 2026

The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, says he has rejected a report...

Rs. 17.3 Billion Tax Break for Cigarettes Amid Rising Tax Burden on Ordinary Citizens

Sri Lanka could be foregoing an estimated Rs. 17.3 billion in annual revenue in 2026 due to a decline in...

No Escape from El Niño: The World Meteorological Organization Warns

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a fresh warning that El Niño conditions are highly likely to develop in...

Fuel Control Measures Yet to Cut Import Bill – CB Governor

Despite the fuel usage regulatory measures currently implemented by the government, there has been no significant reduction in the country's...

Court Summons Kapila Chandrasena’s Lawyers to Testify in Death Inquiry

Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (02) issued summons to the lawyers of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena President’s...

SC Rules Release of Ravi, Mahendran and Arjun in Bond Scam Case Was Wrong