A lack of space has forced organizers to change the venue for the meeting between the leader of the National People's Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Sri Lankan community in the United Kingdom.

Public security minister Tiran Alles has written to the attorney general, seeking his advice with regard to the Royal Park murder convict, whose presidential pardon has now been overturned.

A prominent fishermen leader from Tamil Nadu says their fishermen entering Sri Lankan territorial waters is unavoidable, as they venture into the sea after a 60-day fishing ban on Saturday (15).

Former Speaker and the National Movement of Social Justice (NMSJ) Chairperson Karu Jayasuriya, yesterday (14) emphasised the critical importance of effectively utilising the third tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday (14) reiterated its stance on supporting Sri Lanka through its economic recovery, while maintaining the necessary flexibility to accommodate the democratic process and potential changes in Government post-elections.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the consideration of Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala’s request to provide a confidential statement before the court for July 18.

The 38-year anniversary of a mass murder allegedly committed by Sri Lanka government defence forces was recently held in the east. During the incident, 21 persons who have been transporting dry rations for war refugees have been murdered.

A 10-Day Yoga Mahotsav celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was launched yesterday at Colombo National Museum.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he has not deviated from the principles of the democratic socialist system in Sri Lanka.