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  By Saliya Peries PC Today’s Sunday Observer reports that the Ministry of Justice will place a proposal before theContinue Reading The post Judges’ retirement age move will ‘Taint’ President AKD’s legacy appeared first on Newswire.

The heat index — the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the “Caution” levelContinue Reading The post Heat Alert Issued for Eastern Province and Five Districts appeared first on Newswire.

Indian MP Shashi Tharoor has praised former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe following a meeting in Colombo, saying history isContinue Reading The post Tharoor praises Ranil’s ‘Sacrifices and Services’, says History will be kinder…

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL), representing District Judges and Magistrates, has strongly opposed a proposed constitutional amendmentContinue Reading The post Judicial Service Association push back on retirement age…

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has criticised the Government’s reported plan to introduce 600 new buses to the SriContinue Reading The post Private bus owners slam Govt’s plan to add 600 buses to SLTB appeared first on Newswire.

Two people were killed and five others were wounded in a shooting on Sunday (Jul 26) evening during a foodContinue Reading The post Shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead and wounds 5: Official appeared first on Newswire.

A 25‑year‑old resident of Attidiya has been arrested in connection with two violent crimes, an attempted murder in Dehiwala andContinue Reading The post Suspect in Dehiwala cemetery shooting arrested with drugs appeared first on Newswire.

The Galle Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a welfare shop in Akmeemana after it wasContinue Reading The post Trader fined Rs. 500,000 for selling Keeri Ponni rice above MRP appeared first on Newswire.

Five Sri Lankan players are set to feature in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), representing three franchises. Kusal PereraContinue Reading The post Five Sri Lankan players set for CPL 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

A three‑wheeler driver was reportedly killed this morning when his vehicle collided head‑on with a bus near Gothatuwa town onContinue Reading The post Three‑wheeler driver dies in Kolonnawa Bus accident appeared first on Newswire.