By Shamindra Ferdinando A Central Bank official yesterday said that respective banks, whose employees were taken into custody over their alleged involvement in illegal fund transfer, should deal with ...
By Panduka Karunanayake Eric J. de Silva’s passing last June, just short of his ninetieth birthday, marked the end of a remarkable life. Quietly and poignantly, it also took our nation a step closer ...
Insights from “Chieftains of Uva, Genealogy of two Kandyan Families” By Sena Thoradeniya Trevor Wanniachy was gracious enough to present me with his publication,“Chieftains of Uva, Genealogy of Two ...
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the proposed ‘Protecting the State from Terrorism Bill’ in the government Gazette and presented it in Parliament for approval. The proposed ...
MP Ranjith Mabbduma Bandara, on behalf of the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), yesterday petitioned the Supreme Court against the 22 Constitutional Amendment seeking to extend the ...
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Wednesday 19th August, 2026 The JVP-NPP government has ignored sane counsel, thrown caution to the wind and let the genie out of the bottle. It presented the 22nd Constitutional Amendment (22A) Bill ...
Sri Rohana Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya establishes Nikaya-Rakshaka Scholarly Lay Advisory Council. Dhammika Attygalle has been appointed as Chairman of the Advisory Council and Dr. Dulip ...
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday (18) moved the Supreme Court against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. T. M. S. Pasindu Silva, the Treasurer of the BASL and its ...
Internationally renowned legal scholar and former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris moved the Supreme Court against the 22 Amendment yesterday. The petition was filed in terms of Article ...
Annaya Norbert produced the most commanding performance of the day as the semi-finallists were found in the Under-16 girls’ singles of the National Tennis Championships continued at the Sri Lanka ...
CEAT Kelani Holdings recently celebrated the strength, resilience and success of its country-wide partner network at its Partner Excellence Awards 2026, a dazzling two-day gala held at Cinnamon Life, ...
Rex Clementine in Galle Sri Lanka were staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat in the first Test against India after slumping to 84-4 at stumps on day four, chasing a daunting 372 for victory in ...