Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been ordered to be further remanded until April 10 by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.

Tamil Rights Group (TRG) welcomes the sanctions imposed by the UK on four Sri Lankan war criminals and wholeheartedly commends the UK Government for taking this resolute action against individuals responsible for grave human rights violations and atrocity crimes perpetrated against Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Preparations are currently underway at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (04) for a three-day official visit.

The Court of Appeal today ordered the relevant Returning Officers to accept around 37 nominations which were originally rejected for the Local Government Elections. The Court of Appeal bench comprised Justice (Acting President) M.T. Mohammed Laffar and Justice K.P. Fernando.

A written notice has been sent to the President’s Secretary and the Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development by the Election Commission requesting for steps to provide the seasonal food package after the Local government elections.

Indictments have been filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forrest, before the Colombo High Court over allegations of money laundering involving Rs. 73 million.

An inmate at the Boossa High Security Prison in Galle has been reported dead after being allegedly assaulted with a sharp weapon. It was reported that he was hacked to death by another group of inmates inside the prison. The body of the deceased inmate is currently at the Karapitiya Hospital.

Sri Lanka has been slapped with 44 percent reciprocal tariff by the US, which would impact the local export sector, particularly apparel. According to President Donald Trump's new tariff, the island nation has been imposed a 10 percent baseline tax and a 44 percent reciprocal tax, making it 54 percent effective.

The Court of Appeal announced that its order on the writ petitions challenging the rejection of nominations for the upcoming local government elections will be delivered tomorrow. Court of Appeal bench, comprised Justice (Acting President) M.T. Mohammed Laffar and Justice K.P. Fernando.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a high-level committee to to conduct an in-depth study on potential issues that may arise due to the new reciprocal tariff system introduced by US President Donald Trump and to submit recommendations to the government.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticised the new 44% tariff imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exports, calling it a "wake-up call" for the country’s economic policy.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that they have launched an investigation into allegations that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa had fraudulently obtained his Attorney-at-Law qualification.

The government has appointed a special committee to assess the implications of the United Kingdom’s recent sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals and recommend further action.

The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers.

The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant returning officers to further suspend election activities until tomorrow (03) in local government institutions where political parties and independent groups have filed petitions challenging the rejection of nomination papers.

Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendi today sentenced former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary Shanthi Chandrasena — the spouse of former Minister S.M. Chandrasena — to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of corruption charges.

Cabinet approval has been granted to establish a regional office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Vavuniya, Northern Province, where several districts of Sri Lanka are located.

Leader of Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera accused the government of using loopholes in the law to deceive the public.

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Provincial Council council election will not be held this year as three elections were held within six months with the upcoming Local Government elections.

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said there is no legal barrier in bringing a motion to remove suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of IGP as claimed by former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant Returning Officers to suspend the election activities until tomorrow (02), in relation to Local Government institutions where political parties and independent groups have filed petitions challenging the rejection of nomination papers.