The Supreme Court has quashed the order to grant a Presidential pardon by former President Maithripala Sirisena to Royal Park murder convict Jude Jayamaha, stating that it contravenes provisions under the Constitution.

Overseas Sri Lankan missions are in the process of being stripped of their authority to issue different categories of visas for foreign nationals including resident visas with the introduction of online application, an official said.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05).

A temporary decrease in the heavy rain conditions in the southwestern part of the island is expected from today (04).

The NPP Executive Committee member K.D Lalkantha, says that Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa whose popularity is on the wane should not further delay his proposed debate with the NPP leader as Premadasa may no longer be a thought as one of the leading candidate for Presidency in a few weeks time.

Bribery Commissin, Customs directed to seize six jeeps:

Around 200 luxury vehicles imported without proper clearance:

Private institutions are facing the heat as over 1,200 premises are flagged for mosquito breeding, sparking legal action and raising concerns over public health negligence.

Containment of the trafficking of drugs, originating from Afghanistan and transported by sea in Iranian dhows from the Makran Coast, had become increasingly challenging for the Sri Lankan authorities given the modus-operandi of drug cartels, a top source here said yesterday.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama has extended this invitation when he presented his Letter of Credence to King Charles III on 30 May 2024 at a ceremonial event held at the Buckingham Palace.