CEJ decries piecemeal payments to derail broader claims being pursued
In a significant development in the ongoing litigation over the environmental disaster caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel, Sea Consortium…
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Over 600 kg of narcotics found as police stumble on hideout of underworld gang in Tangalle
Police investigating the detection of two container loads of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) in the Middeniya areas, yesterday…
Speaker endorses certificate on National Audit (Amendment) Bill
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday (22) endorsed the certificate on the National Audit (Amendment) Bill. The text of the statement…
Sri Lanka launches first Climate Resilience Revolving Fund for MSMEs
In a landmark step towards strengthening the resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) against climate-induced disasters, Chrysalis, with…
First Indian service chief’s visit since signing of defence MoU
Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi arrived here on a four-day visit, the first since India acquired controlling interests…
CEB workers crank up trade union action
T Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have intensified their industrial action by refusing to participate in procurement and tender…
Ranil calls for action to defeat efforts to silence Opposition
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that if attempts are made to silence Opposition leaders and establish an authoritarian rule,…
Rise in number of women, children targeted by sex offenders online
The sexual exploitation of children and women via the Internet is on the rise, with 28 children already falling prey…
Road accidents: 1,960 deaths so far this year
About 1,960 people have died in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far in 2025, according to Police Headquarters. About…
Govt. yet to reveal its stance on Provincial Councils – CaFFE
Executive Director of the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) Manas Makeen has once again urged the government to reveal whether…