Month: September 2025
Luxury vehicle linked to former local councillor found hidden in Embilipitiya garage
A luxury vehicle belonging to Sampath Manamperi, a former Pradeshiya Sabha (local council) member who is reportedly wanted in connection with the importation...
Prison population surges to 35,000, says Commissioner
Sri Lanka’s prison population has soared past 35,000, nearly triple the system’s intended capacity, according to Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath...
106 judicial officers transferred across the country
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the transfer of 106 judicial officers, including District Judges and Magistrates, with effect from September 15....
UNP denounces violation of Qatari sovereignty
Sri Lanka’s United National Party (UNP) issued a strong condemnation Tuesday of an Israeli military strike on Qatari territory, warning that the attack...
Sri Lanka urged to investigate mass graves to international standards
The Sri Lanka Core Group at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has called on the Sri Lankan government to ensure that...
Sri Lanka’s opposition threatens no-confidence motion against Speaker
Tensions flared in Sri Lanka’s Parliament today as the opposition threatened to bring a no-confidence motion against the Speaker of the House, following...
Former President condemns violence in Nepal, warns of social media’s role in crisis
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has strongly condemned the escalating violence in Nepal, following a wave of deadly unrest that has shaken...
Sri Lanka sends trio to World Athletics Championships 2025, eyes first medal in 18 years
Sri Lanka has dispatched a three-member team of elite athletes to compete at the 20th World Athletics Championships, set to take place in...
Customs cleared ice-linked containers after inspection – Cabinet Spokesman
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the two shipping containers containing chemicals used in the production of the...
Sri Lanka’s 16 years with UNHRC after “war” was declared over – By Kusal Perera
Yesterday, 08 September 2025 the UN Human Rights Commission’s 60th Session began and includes a discussion on the HRC Report, “Situation of Human...
