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Udaya Gammanpila Files Writ Petition Against Colombo Fort Protest Ban
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal challenging a Colombo Fort court order restricting protests related to Ven. Gnanasara Thero.
Colombo Port Logistics Hub Project to Continue Under New PPP Model, SLPA Confirms
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority says plans for a Colombo Port logistics hub remain unchanged despite the cancellation of a US$280 million joint venture, with a new PPP model proposed.
Former President Sirisena Apologises Over Error in Gnanasara Thero’s Presidential Pardon
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has apologised to the Maha Sangha over an administrative error involving the presidential pardon granted to Ven. Gnanasara Thero.
Dilith Urges MPs to Vote According to Conscience Against 22nd Amendment
Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera has urged MPs to vote according to their conscience against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Surpass US$12 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s export earnings reached US$12.01 billion during the first eight months of 2026, recording a 4.26% increase compared with the same period last year.
Namal Rajapaksa Further Remanded Until September 30 in Airbus-Linked Money Laundering Case
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 30 in the Airbus-linked money laundering case after the court sought further clarification from the CID before ruling on his bail application.
Namal Rajapaksa Further Remanded Until September 29 in Airbus Bribery Case
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 29 over allegations involving a Rs. 100 million bribe linked to SriLankan Airlines’ Airbus procurement.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Summoned by FCID Over Siriliya Saviya Account
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the FCID on September 24 to provide a statement regarding an investigation into the Siriliya Saviya account.
Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Until September 23 in SriLankan Airlines Airbus Probe
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been remanded until September 23 in an investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to SriLankan Airlines’ Airbus aircraft procurement.
China Rejects ‘Malicious Competition’ Narrative as US-China AI Rivalry Intensifies
China has rejected narratives of confrontation and “malicious competition” over artificial intelligence as debate intensifies over AI safety and the technological rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Appeals Court to Hear Dilith Jayaweera’s Writ Petition on September 18
The Court of Appeal will take up Dilith Jayaweera's writ petition challenging a contempt-of-court referral on September 18 before a three-judge bench.
Further Hearing in Rajitha Senaratne Case Scheduled for November 17
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the further hearing of the case against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others over the 2012 Mutwal Fisheries Harbour lease for November 17.
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