Cabinet approves 1,050 official email accounts for 350 courts
Cabinet has approved 1,050 official email accounts for 350 courts, plus voice-to-text and video conferencing, under the e-Court project.
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Cabinet approves visa-free travel agreement with Thailand
Cabinet has approved signing a visa exemption agreement with Thailand for holders of ordinary passports, allowing stays of up to 30 days.
SLBFE warns of fake SMS offering jobs in Israel
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has warned job seekers about fraudulent text messages sent in its name offering work in…
Elderly to make up over 24% of Sri Lankans by 2041
More than one in four Sri Lankans will be aged 60 or over by 2041, Minister Upali Panilage told Parliament on Tuesday.
Anti-terrorism and Sri Lanka Cricket Bills presented to Parliament
Two Bills, one to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act and one to restructure Sri Lanka Cricket, had their First Reading in…
Express train derails near Gangoda after earthslip, no injuries
An express train from Peradeniya to Colombo derailed between Gangoda and Kadigamuwa after hitting earth and rock that had fallen on the…
Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks anticipatory bail over Siriliya Saviya probe
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has asked the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court for an order barring her arrest in the Siriliya Saviya financial…
HRW says new counterterrorism Bill keeps PTA-style powers
Human Rights Watch said the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, due before Parliament on 6 October, retains broad powers of…
Gnanasara Thera produced before Colombo High Court
Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera was brought before the Colombo High Court by prison officials on a…
Nearly 3,000 face legal action over expressway seatbelt breaches
Police have started legal action against nearly 3,000 people for not wearing seatbelts on Sri Lanka's expressways, a senior police officer said.