A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the decision by the respondents including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to issue liquor licenses in violation of the Excise Act after the 2024 Presidential Election was announced. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (6:15 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the import of 70,000 metric tonnes of rice as a short-term solution to address the existing shortage of rice in the market. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (6:33 PM)
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident where the driver of a private company providing cash in transit services had made off with over Rs. 70 million in cash which was being transported in the Minuwangoda area. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (11:35 AM)
Former minister Harin Fernando has been arrested by the Badulla Police on allegations of election law violations. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (11:46 AM)
The New Democratic Front (NDF) has decided to conduct an independent inquiry into the appointment of Ravi Karunanayake as an MP from the National List of the alliance. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (6:30 PM)
Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (20). MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (11:37 AM)