Public servants to get official government email addresses
The Government will give official email addresses to public sector employees who handle official communications by email, the Ministry of Digital Economy…
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Namal Rajapaksa urges funds in 2027 Budget for 35,000 graduate jobs
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fund graduate jobs promised in the NPP manifesto in the 2027…
Saliya Pieris says PSTA Bill departs from committee’s recommendations
Former BASL President Saliya Pieris says the PSTA Bill tabled in Parliament differs from what the committee agreed on bail and detention.
Two sentenced to 10 years over Wanathavilluwa explosives case
The Colombo High Court sentenced two men to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment after they pleaded guilty in the 2018 Wanathavilluwa explosives case.
High Court upholds Gnanasara Thera’s nine-month jail term
The Colombo High Court has upheld a nine-month jail term imposed on Gnanasara Thera over remarks found to have insulted Islam.
185 Sri Lankan police officers to serve in Haiti peacekeeping
The Police Media Division said 185 officers, mostly Special Task Force personnel, will deploy to Haiti in three groups for UN peacekeeping…
Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardena remanded until 16 October
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court extended the remand of Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardena over the Krrish deal until 16 October.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested by Bribery Commission
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission, according to a Colombo Tribune reporter.
Hakeem questions Government over Iranian ships off Sri Lanka
SLMC Leader Rauff Hakeem told Parliament on Tuesday the Government should explain its handling of Iranian vessels stranded outside Sri Lankan waters.
Bank officer remanded over alleged help for Gnanasara Thera
A Kelaniya bank officer was remanded until 9 October for allegedly helping Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera evade arrest warrants.