AKD launches manifesto with pledge to abolish EP, enact new constitution

SC orders immediate LG elections; cites voter rights violation

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Election Commission to immediately proceed with the postponed Local Government Elections.

Thalatha resigns from Parliament

Ratnapura District Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Thalatha Athukorala has informed Parliament that she decides to resign from her position as Member of Parliament.

Shakib Al Hasan charged for alleged murder

Australia’s United Petroleum to commence retail operations from Sep.

United Petroleum (UP) was launched in Sri Lanka today and will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer owned and operated fuel stations.

Rs. 100M compensation from ex-president Sirisena boosts Easter attack victim fund to Rs.231.8M

The ‘Easter Attack April 2019 – Victim Fund has received a total sum of Rs.231. 8 million as of August 21, 2024 , of which Rs.100 million was paid as compensation by former President Maithripala Sirisena as directed by the Supreme Court, the Office for Reparations said.