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The Supreme Court has granted permission to hear an appeal filed seeking an annulment of the ruling issued by the Court of Appeal which acquitted and released former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who was sentenced to death for the murder of an individual during a political rally during the 2015 presidential election period. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (8:14 PM)
Discussions held with US authorities aimed at reducing the tariff rate announced by US President Donald Trump have not been successful thus far, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has acknowledged. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (8:45 PM)
In a major push towards digital transformation, the Government of Sri Lanka announced that it will launch its national Digital ID system by April 2026, a move that it promises will revolutionize access to public services while ensuring strong data privacy and citizen protection. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (8:43 PM)
Around 300 police officers have been suspended owing to various offenses in the past six months, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has revealed.
31 Jul 2025 (10:43 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.3% in July 2025, compared to -0.6% in June 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (5:26 PM)
An individual has been arrested for the possession of a stock of over one kilogram of ICE (Crystal Methamphetamine) narcotics in Borella, police stated. MORE..
31 Jul 2025 (4:13 PM)