Year: 2026
Govt moves to replace PTA use for organised crime suspects with new law
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is moving to establish a dedicated legal framework to tackle organised crime, with the Cabinet approving...
US Embassy alerted Sri Lanka to Iranian vessels off Sri Lankan coast
By The Pulseline News Desk The US Embassy in Colombo alerted Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry to the presence of several Iranian vessels operating...
President to skip UN General Assembly as Sri Lanka opts for ministerial-level representation
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will not attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with Sri Lanka instead...
Govt pushes back on Commonwealth lawyers’ concerns over 22A Supreme Court proceedings
By The Pulseline News Desk Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has pushed back against concerns raised by Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru...
Betting-linked brands stay in the spotlight as Sri Lanka tightens online gambling rules
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s efforts to crack down on unlicensed online gambling are facing questions over the continued visibility of...
SC flags several inconsistencies with the Constitution in Chartered Institute for Media Professionals Bill
By The Pulseline News Desk The Supreme Court (SC) has found several provisions of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka...
Sri Lanka steps up UN engagement ahead of key General Assembly session
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is preparing to strengthen its engagement with the United Nations (UN) ahead of the 81st session...
Rajnath Singh visit to deepen India-Sri Lanka defence ties
By The Pulseline News Desk India and Sri Lanka are set to further strengthen defence cooperation this week, with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath...
CLA President flags procedural fairness concerns over 22nd Amendment case
By The Pulseline News Desk The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has raised concerns over procedural fairness, transparency and public confidence in Sri Lanka’s...
Parliament committee questions police, former MP over Cyclone Ditwah response
By The Pulseline News Desk A parliamentary Select Committee investigating Sri Lanka’s preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah has questioned senior police officers and a...
