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Gnanasara Thero’s case to be recalled on October 23
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case against Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is accused of insulting the religion of Islam, be recalled on October 23.
The case was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge…
Court summons FCID’s OIC over Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail plea
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued notice requiring the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to appear before the court on October 12 in connection with former First Lady Shiranthi…
No-Confidence motion against Speaker to be presented to Parliament on Friday
The No-Confidence Motion against the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne will be presented to Parliament on Friday (09), Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera told Parliament today (06).
In response, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake…
Iranian oil tankers stranded off Sri Lanka amid US sanctions pressure
Around 20 Iranian and Iran-linked oil tankers are reportedly stranded approximately 15 miles off Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast, with some vessels facing shortages of food, fuel and fresh water.
The vessels are part of a wider group of…
Sri Lanka plans to simplify tax system from next year – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has stated that plans are underway to simplify the country’s tax system, making it more efficient and user-friendly from next year.
Accordingly, necessary measures will be…
Over 17,500 drug-related forensic reports issued in two months – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice and National Integration Minister, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara said that a total of 17,506 forensic reports related to narcotics offences have been issued over the past two months.
Minister…
Govt implementing reforms to prevent physical punishment, psychological abuse of children: PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that ensuring children’s emotional security, mental well-being and self-confidence is important in the face of the modern social and technological challenges confronting childhood, and that the…
JVP delegation led by TIlvin Silva meets BJP chief in India
India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin met a five-member delegation from Sri Lanka’s ruling party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its general secretary, Tilvin Silva, the party said on Thursday.
The…
Assault on ex-President Ranil’s security officer: Cameraman released on police bail
The cameraman attached to a private media institution, who was arrested over the alleged assault on a security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been released on police bail.
Sri Lanka, US discuss strengthening defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and the United States have discussed measures to strengthen defence cooperation, with a focus on joint training, interoperability and responding to emerging security challenges.
Lieutenant General Joel JB Vowell, the Deputy…