The Lotus Tower will be owned by the people this month
The Colombo Lotus Tower, which was constructed with the aim of making it a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka, will open its doors to the public on September 15. It is the first time the…
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New members have been appointed to several Parliamentary Committees
New members have been appointed to several Parliamentary Committees, including the Committee on Parliamentary Business. Director Legislative Services / Director Communication (Acting), Janakantha Silva said Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse today (29) informed the Parliament of…
Contempt of court petition filed against SLPP MP
A petition has been filed accusing Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Sanath Nishantha of contempt of court. The petition was filed at the Court of Appeal by a lawyer today (29). Last week (24),…
Manusha appoints Ranjan as Goodwill Ambassador for migrant workers
Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has appointed actor and politician Ranjan Ramanayake as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote Sri Lankan migrant worker welfare globally. (newswire)
Water bill up in September
A Gazette notification is to be issued today on increasing water tariffs, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. The Water Board said that as per the Gazette, the water tariffs will be…
Freedom for Ranjan
Today (26) President Ranil Wickramasinghe has signed the presidential pardon letter of former Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake, who was sentenced to prison for insulting the court. Accordingly, he will be free from today.
Gota will return to the island next month
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was ousted from power, is scheduled to come to Sri Lanka early next month, sources say. An informed source said he is likely to return either on September 2 or…
Court tells detectives to investigate comments of SLPP MPs
SLPP Parliamentarian Sanath Nishantha at a media briefing had made comments in a manner that affect the judiciary, President's Counsel Upul Jayasuriya told the Fort Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (24). The President's Counsel alleged that…
The court issues a warrant to arrest Pathum Kerner
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of Social media activist Dr. Pathum Kerner over an case filed by Colombo Crimes Division. The arrest warrant was issued because he had…
Former president should be privileged -HRCSL
Ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is entitled to certain privileges and benefits as an Ex-President established under law, said the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka on Tuesday (23). It is recommended that the Government of Sri…