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The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has initiated legal action seeking Rs. 1 billion each from National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and a private television network over defamatory statements.
Japanese national Koki Hirose accused of conspiring to steal 27 million yen in connection with robbery in Sheung Wan
The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court today (9) ordered that ten individuals, including four Buddhist monks, remain in remand custody until February 11.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed further prison sentences of seven-and-a-half years by an Iranian court, her lawyer has said.
PublishedFebruary 9 2026
A court in Hong Kong has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail following his conviction under a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnavirakul has claimed victory in Thailand’s general election, with preliminary vote counts putting his ruling conservatives well ahead of their rivals.
Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case
Netizens lash out at Japanese judge after the snowboarder finishes behind two competitors from Japan at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
Minister says Hop On Management will be present ‘as necessary’ at future hearings following criticism residents lacked legal representation
Legal blunder that saw legislation repealed is a blessing in disguise. Problems faced by passengers need to be considered and the policy improved
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City team beat favourites Kazakhstan to claim victory in mixed relay time trial for first continental title since 2018
Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules
After court rulings removed successive PMs, this election tests whether a popular mandate can finally survive the state’s veto traps
Instead of cremating bodies entrusted to them, Jon and Carie Hallford left the corpses to rot around their funeral home, the court heard
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday (6) that the Supreme Court has determined that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution and therefore, it can be passed by the Parliament with a simple majority. The Supreme Cour…
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgements delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.
इसी हफ्ते सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने वॉट्सऐप और उसकी मालिक कंपनी मेटा की डाटा‑शेयरिंग और प्राइवेसी पॉलिसी पर कड़ी नाराजगी जताई है. कोर्ट ने साफ किया कि किसी भी भारतीय नागरिक के प्राइवेसी अधिकार के साथ छेड़छाड़ बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी. व्हाट्सएप डाटा साझा करने के नाम पर निजी जानकारी का दुरुपयोग नहीं कर सकता.
The court dropped a planned retrial for the Melbourne mobster, who inspired the ‘Underbelly’ TV series, after the police informant scandal
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been further remanded until February 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramanayake, announced today (06) that the Supreme Court has cleared the “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)” Bill, confirming that it is consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.
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Beijing has a range of possible options after a contract given to Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison was voided by Panama’s Supreme Court
High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.
Former city tennis figurehead Steven Host and Finnish player Emil Ruusuvuori were topics of discussion as the teams get set for battle
This appeal, (Muruthen Rallage Nawarathne Bandara and others vs. Henaka Rallage Premachandra Bandara (2025) SC/Appeal/18/2017) emerging from a long-standing property dispute in the District Court of Kegalle, centres on the procedural complexities of substitution and the execution of an ex-parte decree following the …
Vladimir Motin was an ‘accident waiting to happen’, judge says as sentencing concludes for the manslaughter of a Filipino sailor
Public attention is now turning to two separate impeachment complaints filed against Vice-President Sara Duterte
Court hands down stiff sentence to deter growing abuse of personal bank accounts
At the first meeting, residents of Wang Fuk Court call on committee to identify and hold those responsible to account
The nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day this week with the government receiving an endorsement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and leading personalities in the opposition including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe being confronted with a series of legal issues.
The US Supreme Court rejected a Republican appeal against the use of the electoral map, which could help the Democrats flip up to five seats
As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise
The Court of Appeal has set aside the summons issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on former President Maithripala Sirisena in relation to the Easter Sunday terror attacks, issuing a Writ of Certiorari in his favour.
Popular film actor Hemal Ranasinghe who was arrested on Wednesday morning on charges of assaulting a person by the Wellawatta Police was released on bail on the order of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.
The Republican US House Judiciary Committee has published details of what it claims is a decade-long campaign by the European Commission to stifle online political speech, with barely-veiled threats used to stamp out memes, satire, and anything Brussels calls “disinformation.”
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino rejects Chinese criticism, arguing verdict was within Panama’s constitutional and legal framework
A Moscow court on Wednesday sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and 9 months in prison after he was found guilty of “inciting hatred” and “insulting the religious feelings of believers” in jokes he made during performances last year.
Hop On Management outlines rigid schedule for cheque collection for URA building maintenance subsidies, which must be completed by owner or authorised person
पश्चिम बंगाल में एसआईआर के एलान के बाद से ही ममता बनर्जी और उनकी सरकार चुनाव आयोग के साथ दो-दो हाथ करने के मूड में है. लेकिन अब इस प्रक्रिया के अंतिम दौर में पहुंचने पर यह टकराव चरम पर पहुंच गया है. मुख्यमंत्री ममता बनर्जी इसके खिलाफ लगातार सड़कों पर उतरती रही हैं. उन्होंने इस मामले में चुनाव आयोग को आड़े हाथों लेते…
A tearful Marius Borg Hoiby tells an Oslo court that an extreme need for recognition drove his life of excess, as he stands trial for rape
Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract
Defence lawyer says Hong Kong group aimed to promote democracy and greater political freedom, not oppose or topple Communist Party leadership
Retired justice says updating the Foreign Agents Act will help deter individuals from espousing pro-Beijing content
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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday that he has received copies of four petitions filed with the Supreme Court challenging the new Protection of Occupants Bill. He made this statement at the beginning of the House’s proceedings yesterday.
Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (3) ordered the release of popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe on bail.
Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say
