Private bus owners slam Govt’s plan to add 600 buses to SLTB
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has criticised the Government’s reported plan to introduce 600 new buses to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), calling the move a “national crime” that could further hurt the private bus industry. Association President…
Judicial Service Association push back on retirement age extension: 9 key concerns
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL), representing District Judges and Magistrates, has strongly opposed a proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges, warning that the move could affect judicial independence, career progression and public confidence…
Tharoor praises Ranil’s ‘Sacrifices and Services’, says History will be kinder
Indian MP Shashi Tharoor has praised former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe following a meeting in Colombo, saying history is likely to judge the former President more favourably than contemporary political assessments. Tharoor, who met Wickremesinghe over lunch during his…
Heat Alert Issued for Eastern Province and Five Districts
The heat index — the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the “Caution” level at some places in the Eastern Province and in Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts during the daytime. Residents…
Judges’ retirement age move will ‘Taint’ President AKD’s legacy
By Saliya Peries PC Today’s Sunday Observer reports that the Ministry of Justice will place a proposal before the Cabinet of Ministers to amend Sri Lanka’s Constitution to extend the retirement age of superior court judges by two years…
UNP accuses COPF report of shielding senior officials over USD 2.5 million cyber fraud
The United National Party (UNP) has criticised the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) report on the alleged USD 2.5 million (over Rs. 750 million) foreign debt fraud, claiming that the report reveals how the funds were stolen but fails to…
US Embassy launches dengue response initiative in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched a new Public Health Pest Control and Vector-Borne Disease Response initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National Dengue Control Unit to strengthen Sri Lanka’s capacity to prevent, detect…
Underworld Dispute Prompts Police Call to Drop Kavadi Dance From Devinuwara Perahera
Police have recommended removing the Kavadi dance segment from the historic Devinuwara Sri Uthpalawanna Vishnu Devalaya procession scheduled for July 28, amid security concerns linked to a possible dispute involving underworld elements. The recommendation was made by Inspector General of…
Riyadh Dhamma school principal denies claims ambassador ordered school’s closure
The Principal of the Sri Vijaya Buddhist Dhamma School in Riyadh has rejected reports claiming that Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, ordered the closure of the school or obstructed Buddhist religious activities, describing the allegations as false…
Sri Lankan Father & Son rescued in Bangladesh after 36 days adrift at Sea
A Sri Lankan father and son have been rescued off the coast of Bangladesh after spending 36 days adrift at sea following an engine failure, Bangladesh’s Prothom Alo reported. The fishermen, identified as S.H. Chaminda and his son Saunda Hannadigipiyawating…