Preparations for the initial stage of ‘Urumaya’ programme, involving the distribution of 10,000 land deeds, have been finalized.

A statement issued by the president with regard to the Constitutional Council could be an indirect threat to the Supreme Court, according to president’s counsel Upul Kumarapperuma.

The Constitutional Council has declined to endorse the nomination of Court of Appeal President Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne as a Supreme Court judge by President Ranil Wickremesinghe triggering him to be on a collision course with the parliamentary body, Daily Mirror learns.

Several opposition MPs are likely to crossover to the government when the prorogued parliament begins a new session on 07 February, ‘Irida Deshaya’ reports.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was put behind bars on remand earlier yesterday (03), has been admitted to the Prison Hospital on medical recommendation.

The Supreme Court on 01 February upheld a ruling to promote Brig. Chandana Ranaweera of the Infantry Regiment.

India is to enter into a MoU for cooperation in the development, management and maintenance of airports in Sri Lanka.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been remanded until 15 February on the orders of Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (02) inaugurated the Matara Festival of the Arts that showcases contemporary art and music from Sri Lanka and beyond.

The SJB stands ready to provide free legal assistance to parties aggrieved by the online safety act, said its leader Sajith Premadasa.