Over 1.1 Mn cases pending across Sri Lanka’s courts – Report Sri Lanka’s courts are burdened with a backlog of more than 1.1 million cases, it was reported. According to Mawbima newspaper, a report released by the Ministry of Justice shows that as of June 30, 2025, a total of 1,134,474 cases remain unresolved across…

Only 16 of 92 Floating Market shops still operating, inspection finds   Officials attached to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development have carried out an inspection of the deteriorating Floating Market complex and surrounding Beira Lake development areas in Colombo on Friday (15). According to the ministry,…

Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking drive with global support Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco use and smoking in the country.The discussion and media briefing, held in Colombo under the patronage of Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni, focused on strategies to enhance…

Kelaniya train incident: Railway tools recovered from suspect’s home Police have recovered several tools and railway equipment from the residence of a suspect arrested over the train incident that occurred between the Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations on Saturday morning (16). According to police, three iron levers used for railway track switching and tools believed…

News Permission granted to detain and question Batuwatte Chamara   Manoj Suranga Liyanage, alias Batuwatte Chamara, who had allegedly been hiding in Dubai for a prolonged period as a suspect in several organised crimes, was yesterday (15) named as the 43rd suspect in the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa. Asanga S. Bodaragama, Colombo Chief Magistrate, granted…

Joint Opposition holds discussion at Flower Road     A discussion attended by members of the Joint Opposition was held today (16) at Flower Road in Colombo. According to internal sources, discussions were held regarding the third in a series of conferences being organised across the country to educate the public on alleged corruption by…

News Warrant issued for Hirunika       Hirunika Premachandra and another individual were ordered to be arrested and produced before court after Pasan Amarasekara, the Fort Magistrate, yesterday (15) issued warrants for their arrest.The warrants were issued due to their failure to appear before court for a hearing while out on bail. The Magistrate…

Vehicle Imports Top US$3bn; Vezel Prices Up Rs. 1.2m       The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has revealed that expenditure on vehicle imports has risen to nearly US$3 billion following the removal of vehicle import restrictions. Vehicle import expenditure amounted to US$2.04 billion in 2025, while expenditure during the first quarter of this…

Over 1.1 Mn cases pending across Sri Lanka’s courts – Report Sri Lanka’s courts are burdened with a backlog of more than 1.1 million cases, it was reported. According to Mawbima newspaper, a report released by the Ministry of Justice shows that as of June 30, 2025, a total of 1,134,474 cases remain unresolved across…

Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking drive with global support Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco use and smoking in the country.The discussion and media briefing, held in Colombo under the patronage of Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni, focused on strategies to enhance…

Kelaniya train incident: Railway tools recovered from suspect’s home Police have recovered several tools and railway equipment from the residence of a suspect arrested over the train incident that occurred between the Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations on Saturday morning (16). According to police, three iron levers used for railway track switching and tools believed…

News Permission granted to detain and question Batuwatte Chamara   Manoj Suranga Liyanage, alias Batuwatte Chamara, who had allegedly been hiding in Dubai for a prolonged period as a suspect in several organised crimes, was yesterday (15) named as the 43rd suspect in the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa. Asanga S. Bodaragama, Colombo Chief Magistrate, granted…