Mahanayake Theras object to Gnanasara Thera appearing in court in lay clothes
The Mahanayake Theras of the main Buddhist chapters have written to the Commissioner General of Prisons about Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera appearing…
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NPP MP Chandana Sooriyaarachchi taken into custody over Panagoda accident
NPP Parliamentarian Chandana Sooriyaarachchi was taken into custody by Athurugiriya Police in connection with a road accident in Panagoda.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s lawyers say Siriliya Saviya funds untouched
Lawyers for former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa told the Colombo Magistrate's Court that Rs. 10 million from the NSB remains in a…
Contempt case against Weerawansa, Gammanpila, Dilith fixed for 15 October
The Court of Appeal fixed contempt of court proceedings against six people, including Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila and Dilith Jayaweera, for 15…
Over 12,000 Scouts expected at 2027 National Jamboree
More than 12,000 local and international Scouts are expected at the 11th National Scout Jamboree at Diyagama from 17 to 23 January…
Six more suspects freed in Wickremesinghe house arson case
Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court released six remaining suspects, including Piyath Nikeshala and J. Sri Ranga, on the Attorney General's advice.
Suspended Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera reinstated
The Judicial Service Commission has reinstated Kosala Senadheera with back pay after a 27-month inquiry that acquitted him of all charges.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa remanded until 13 October
Colombo Additional Magistrate Darshima Premaratne remanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa until 13 October over Rs. 10 million linked to the Siriya Saviya account.
Second refurbished S8 train set ready for service
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said a second S8 train set refurbished at the Ratmalana Railway Workshop is ready to enter…
1,540 Grama Niladhari officers get appointment letters
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will hand appointment letters at Temple Trees to 1,540 new Grade III Grama Niladhari officers on Thursday.