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Supreme Court Orders Notice on Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Former Officials Over Aragalaya Compensation
The Supreme Court today ordered that notices be issued to a group of former senior officials, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition. The order was made when a petition filed by Dr. Ravindranath Dabare was taken up for consideration. The petition seeks a directive to recover compensation allegedly paid […]
Jayatissa Slams Opposition and Media Over ‘Misleading’ Narrative on Education Reforms
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has strongly criticised the opposition and sections of the media, accusing them of creating public fear and confusion over the government’s proposed education reforms. Responding to questions from journalists on whether the reforms could be implemented this year, Jayatissa claimed that certain television channels disproportionately promoted the views of […]
China’s Top General Under Investigation in Major Military Purge
China’s defence ministry announced on Saturday that one of the country’s most senior military leaders is under investigation, marking the highest-profile crackdown on the armed forces in recent years as Beijing continues to modernise its military and project power abroad. Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President […]
Parliament Deputy Secretary-General Suspended Over Appointment Irregularities
The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, has been suspended with immediate effect following a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council. The decision was taken after a preliminary investigation found that he had allegedly provided false information in relation to his appointment. As a result, the Advisory Council has […]
PM Harini Says She Will Step Down When People Decide Change Is Needed
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, said she is ready to step down from office whenever the people of Sri Lanka decide that a change is needed. Speaking after her return to the island this morning (23) following her participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual […]
Navy, PNB Seize Two Fishing Trawlers with 270kg of Drugs off Southern Coast
Two multi-day fishing trawlers carrying a large consignment of narcotics were seized in deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast during a joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). During inspections, officials uncovered approximately 270 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as Ice, along with heroin, concealed inside […]
United States Formally Withdraws from World Health Organization
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), finalizing a long-standing objective of President Donald Trump and leaving the UN health agency without one of its largest financial contributors. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of […]
Ex-TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita Remanded Until February 6 Over Asset Declaration Probe
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodharagama after considering submissions made by officers of the Commission to […]