Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel, “Lorenzo Putha 4,” Seized by Somali Pirates Near Seychelles in International Waters
The Sri Lanka Navy has alerted the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Bahrain, a multinational naval coalition dedicated to maritime
Weather Update: Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces today (Jan.
Uma Oya Project to Bolster Sri Lanka’s Electricity Grid by 120 Megawatts Next Month
Sri Lanka’s national electricity grid is on the verge of a substantial enhancement, as State Minister of Irrigation, Shasheendra Rajapaksa,
Further Legal Scrutiny for Controversial Online Safety Bill Before Enactment
Following its approval in Parliament on January 24th, the contentious Online Safety Bill is set to undergo additional legal examination
Constant Fear Grips Upcountry Estate Residents Amid Leopard Threats
Residents of upcountry estates are living in a state of perpetual fear due to the recurring presence of leopards in
Colombo Additional Magistrate Orders Red Warrants for Al-Qaeda Suspects Abroad
Colombo’s Additional Magistrate, Pasan Amarasinghe, took decisive action on the 26th, issuing red warrants in English to facilitate the arrest
Supreme Court Commences Hearing on Petitions Against New Anti-Terrorism Bill
This morning (Jan.26), the hearing for petitions filed against the government’s new Anti-Terrorism Bill began before a five-member Supreme Court
International Court of Justice to Decide on Halting Israel’s Gaza Offensive
In a scheduled session in The Hague, Netherlands, today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ judicial body,
Government-Owned Buildings in Colombo to be Leased to Private Sector for Development
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced plans to lease several government-owned buildings in Colombo, including Visum Paya,
Colombo Municipal Council Reveals Tax Arrears Exceeding Rs. 5 Billion
Recent revelations highlight that the assessed tax arrears within the jurisdiction of the Colombo Municipal Council have surpassed Rs. 5