MP Ramanathan Archuna created havoc in Parliament today by objecting the decision of the chair to allow Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra to raise a point of order.
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Tamil Mirror cartoonist Namal Amarasinghe was honoured with the Best Cartoon (Editorial Cartoon) award at this year’s Presidential Media Awards.
The Court of Appeal further extended its interim order preventing the arrest of a former member of the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Service without obtaining the advice of the Attorney General, in connection with a CID investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.
The Daily Mirror triumphed at this year’s Presidential Media Awards, securing accolades in three major categories – Best Cartoon, Best Feature Article, and Best Investigative Press.
Sri Lanka’s latest budget reaffirms the government’s commitment to reducing debt as a share of GDP over the medium term, according to Fitch Ratings, which noted that strong revenue performance will remain vital for meeting fiscal goals.
The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant authorities, including the Jaffna Municipal Council, to take necessary measures to reduce air pollution within the municipal area, particularly by refraining from burning garbage, in accordance with the Gazette notification issued in 2017.
The Court of Appeal today directed the Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) to release a stock of 625 BYD vehicles that had been detained, subject to respective bank and corporate guarantees. The order was made by Court of Appeal President Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya and Justice K. Priyantha Fernando when several writ petitions filed by John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd were taken up for hearing. Senior Additional Solicitor General Sumathi Dharmawardena, PC, appearing for the Director General of Customs, informed the court that the Customs had agreed to release several categories of vehicles under the arrangement. Accordingly, the court ordered the…
Lanka Sugar Company, operating under the Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development, today (Nov. 11) launched its first-ever brown sugar retail network in Nugegoda. The initiative aims to make high-quality, locally produced brown sugar from the Pelwatte and Sevanagala factories available to Sri Lankan consumers at affordable prices. The company, which came under state ownership in 2011, marks a major milestone with this launch—its first retail network in 14 years. The move also serves as a direct response to recent false claims that the Pelwatte and Sevanagala factories were to be closed or privatized. Minister Sunil Handunnetti praised the initiative…
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka’s free health system is facing a serious crisis, accusing the 2026 Budget of failing to address long-standing challenges in the sector, including shortages of human resources, medicines, and essential equipment. In a statement issued following an emergency Central Committee meeting held today (11), the GMOA said the health system has reached a “critical stage,” with hospitals struggling to provide patient care due to a lack of facilities and resources. The association said it had repeatedly informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, and senior Treasury officials…
A new law will repeal the Sri Lanka National Film Corporation Act No. 47 of 1971, aiming to modernize the governance and regulatory framework of the country’s film industry. The decision comes amid recognition that the current legal structure, in place for over five decades, no longer aligns with the technological, social, political, and economic changes that have shaped the film sector, the Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. The proposed legislation will establish the Sri Lanka National Film Council, which will take over regulatory responsibilities and the promotion of cinema culture. A fundamental draft outlining the Council’s role and…
The drafting of a new Investment Security Act aimed at preventing arbitrary nationalization of private assets and ensuring policy stability for investors has received Cabinet approval. The proposal, initially announced in Budget 2025, seeks to safeguard private enterprises and properties, establish an Investment Security Board to resolve disputes, and enhance investor confidence through greater legal and regulatory predictability. A committee of officials was appointed to prepare a concept paper, which has now been reviewed and endorsed, the government said. Based on committee recommendations, the Cabinet has authorized the Legal Draftsman to begin drafting the bill, as proposed by President Anura…
A proposal to construct an indoor stadium in Jaffna aimed at promoting indoor sports and enhancing sports infrastructure in the Northern Province has received Cabinet approval. The project, proposed by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, is estimated to cost Rs. 170 million. It seeks to support the development of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, particularly at schools and local sports clubs. The initiative is part of broader efforts to revitalize sports and recreational facilities in the region. (Newswire) The post Jaffna to get Rs. 170 Mn indoor stadium appeared first on Newswire.
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne said an investigation will be conducted by the office of the Secretary General of Parliament regarding the use of unparliamentary language used by some MPs during yesterday’s sessions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of 50 vehicles, for the Department of Prisons to support its operational and inmate welfare duties, particularly those linked to court-related transport and logistical needs. The procurement includes 30 buses with 44 seats, 10 buses with 30 seats, 10 vans in addition to five gully bowsers, and three tractors. The Department of Prisons invited bids under the National Competitive Procurement Procedure, receiving responses from eight bidders. Based on the recommendations of the high-level standing procurement committee, the contract awards have been approved as follows: 30 Buses (44 seats) – Lanka Ashok Leyland…
The Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) has taken steps to introduce a robotic machine capable of automatically collecting floating waste from water bodies.
Social media has been abuzz with a video showing Ramith Rambukwella, son of MP Keheliya Rambukwella, making an obscene gesture – raising his middle finger, towards reporters outside the Colombo High Court today after being served with indictments. Rambukwella is facing charges of unlawful asset accumulation, with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) alleging he failed to account for assets exceeding Rs. 296 million. The indictments were filed under the Anti-Corruption Act and cover the period from January 1, 2022, to November 14, 2023, when he served as his father’s private secretary. (Newswire) The post Ramith…
Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake told Parliament today that he follows President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in raising questions of national importance under Standing Order 27(2).
A commotion took place in Parliament when MP Dayasiri Jayasekera raised a question over the crisis that have occurred in economic centres where he said the work in the centres have come to a standstill. He said no buying and selling are taking place in economic centres.
Sri Lankan leaders have expressed condolences following a blast near New Delhi’s iconic Red Fort on Sunday, which killed nine people and is being investigated as a terror attack.
A 19-year-old schoolgirl who was due to sit for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination yesterday(10) was found dead in her bed early last morning at her home in Ihala Arawwala, Dambulla, police said.