49 prisoners to benefit from special Presidential pardon for Independence Day
A total of 49 prisoners are eligible to benefit from a special Presidential Pardon, which will take effect on February 4, 2026, in view of the 78th National Independence Day, Prisons Commissioner (Media Spokesperson) A.C. Gajanayake said. He said the…
Constitutional Council Resolves Stalemate; Approves New Auditor General
In a decision ending nearly ten months of institutional deadlock, the Constitutional Council (CC) today unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.P. Jayarathna as the new Auditor General of Sri Lanka. The decision, reached during a…
Two Sri Lankan fishing boats captured in Maldivian waters
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard has seized two Sri Lankan fishing boats operating within Maldivian territorial waters, authorities said. The boats were captured during a surveillance operation carried out by the MNDF Coast Guard and Air Corps…
School Development Officers call off hunger strike after talks with President
School Development Officers have temporarily called off their hunger strike after nine days following what they described as satisfactory discussions with the President Anura Kumara Dissaanyake. The protest, which initially began as a Satyagraha campaign, was later escalated into a…
Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a statement in connection with allegations over his alleged links to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme. MP appeared before the CID today and provided a statement as…
Justice Minister clarifies new rent laws amid concerns, extends deadline
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, told Parliament today (February 3) that the proposed Bills to repeal the Rent Act and to introduce the Protection of Occupants law will not cause harm to individuals or businesses engaged…
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Leaves FCID After Giving Statement
After recording a statement for nearly four hours, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today. Shiranthi Rajapaksa had been summoned to appear before the FCID to provide a statement in…
PAFFREL urges eligible citizens to register for 2026 voter list
The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has called on all eligible citizens to ensure their names are included in the 2026 electoral register, as the voter enumeration process began on February 1. PAFFREL urged young citizens who…
Actor Hemal Ranasinghe released on bail
Actor Hemal Ranasinghe was released on a personal bail of Rs. 100,000 today after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court. The popular actor was arrested earlier today in connection with an alleged assault, Police said. Ranasinghe surrendered to…
Pakistan Defence Minister Calls for New International Cricket Body
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for the creation of a new global cricket governing body, saying the current International Cricket Council has become overly influenced by Indian political and commercial interests. In a social media post on Tuesday,…