First of three Special High Courts declared open in Colombo

Transformation of Kandy into a well-planned city begins

The transformation of Kandy into a well-planned city began today (Sunday) with the final draft of the Greater Kandy Comprehensive Urban Plan being presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The plan, presented at the President?s House in Kandy, is aimed at transforming Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city. President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to engage in consultations with JICA to expedite pertinent development activities. The journey towards this gro

17 Dec, 2023

Cabinet Sub Committee on cricket calls for accountability

A Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to propose solutions to the issues faced by Sri Lanka cricket, has called for accountability in the system. The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabri, PC, who chairs the committee, handed over the report. Notably, this report was swiftly completed within a brief span of one and a half months following the establish

01 Jan, 2024

HRC seeks Wijeyadasa’s stance on Bill related to same-sex rights

In a letter addressed to Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakse, the Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission has raised inquiries regarding the Minister’s stance on MP Premnath Dolawatte’s Private Members Bill related to same-sex rights. The bill, which seeks to amend sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code, has garnered attention due to its potential to bring about significant legal reforms. These sections have historically been used to criminalize consensual relationships, including those of same-sex

08 Jan, 2024