Politics
India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections 'at the earliest'
India's foreign ministry says Vikram Misri urged Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council polls 'at the earliest' — a demand absent from Colombo's own readout.
Politics
1883 stories 
Politics
Court clears CCIB to widen probe into Kariyawasam's remarks on IGP
Court allows CCIB to continue investigating SLPP secretary Kariyawasam's IGP remarks; orders broadcasters to submit footage.
Politics
One inmate dead, 11 injured after unrest at Colombo's Magazine Prison
An inmate injured in Thursday night's disturbance at New Magazine Prison has died. Nine others have been transferred to Boossa Prison.
Politics
280 doctors applied for foreign no-pay leave this year, Parliament told
Deputy Health Minister says 1,429 doctors and 140 specialists are overseas on no-pay leave, with most departures for postgraduate study.
Politics
MP Says Parliamentary Salaries Raised by Rs. 60,000 in Chamber Clash
Jaffna MP says parliamentary salary rose to Rs. 484,000; heated exchange with presiding government member ensues.
Politics
Negombo Prison inquiry report handed to President, Parliament told
July 5 Negombo Prison clash killed 22 inmates and 10 officers; presidential committee to decide on compensation.
Politics
President orders faster police modernisation and one national rehab programme
President orders faster police modernisation and merger of drug rehabilitation programmes into single national system.
Politics
President Presses for Research That Reaches Households and the Economy
President reviews 14 science institutions, urges research coordination and faster commercialisation of innovations.
Politics
Four fishermen arrested with 223kg of protected shark meat and fins
The Coast Guard seized thresher shark meat and fins concealed aboard a multi-day fishing vessel at Suduwella Fisheries Harbour.
Politics
Government allocates Rs. 30 billion for national waste management programme
Pivithuru Purawara waste programme allocates Rs. 30bn across 2026-2029 under Clean Sri Lanka initiative.
Politics
Wijepala widens accusation against SLPP, says pressure on investigators is organised
Security Minister accuses Namal Rajapaksa of reinforcing IGP remarks, citing past targets including CID chief.
Politics
Almost 35,000 personnel left the tri-forces in five years, Parliament told
Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera said 31,088 Army, 2,501 Navy and 1,394 Air Force personnel left under amnesty periods granted in 2022 and 2024.
Politics
Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested by CIABOC, remanded until August 18
The former education minister was arrested after appearing to give a statement and remanded over an alleged Rs. 2.7 million loss to the state.
Politics
Ex-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam appears before Bribery Commission
Former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrived at CIABOC to record a statement, two weeks after failing to appear when first summoned.
Politics
Major General Dinesh Udugama assumes duties as 70th Army Chief of Staff
The Gajaba Regiment officer, previously Deputy Chief of Staff, took up the Sri Lanka Army's second-highest post at Army Headquarters on Wednesday.
Politics
New Army Commander Premaratne calls on President and Deputy Defence Minister
Lt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne made his first official calls on the President and the Deputy Defence Minister after assuming duties as the 26th Army Commander.
Politics
BASL President rejects bribery complaint as 'false and malicious'
BASL President rejects bribery complaint as false; denies allegations levelled by struck-off lawyer.
Politics
Bar Association briefing to MPs collapses after party leaders withhold approval
A briefing by the BASL on the judges' retirement age proposal did not take place, with the Association saying it was scheduled without consulting it.
Politics
Suspect held with Ice and weapons at Boralesgamuwa said to have been planning a murder
20-year-old arrested with Ice, sword and knife on Lake Road; police say he ran a local trafficking network.
Politics
Two CIDA directors apologise to Parliament over conduct at COPE hearing
The Committee on Ethics and Privileges accepted apologies from two Construction Industry Development Authority directors over a breach of committee procedure.
Politics
Court refers Weerawansa, Gammanpila, Jayaweera and three others to Court of Appeal over contempt
Supreme Court dismisses contempt appeal by three SLPP MPs convicted of parliament insults.
Politics
Temporary houses handed to 35 Ditwah-affected families in Nuwara Eliya
Families displaced from the Unique View area received purpose-built temporary housing near the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council grounds on Wednesday.
Politics
All 10,000 schools to be connected to the internet, PM's office says
Additional Secretary to the PM A.B.M. Ashraf said education spending was never cut through the crisis, and set out a nationwide school digitalisation plan.
Politics
Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando sworn in as Central Province Governor
The retired community physician took oath before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, filling a post vacant since Governor Abeykoon resigned in July.