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Pemerintah kiri Spanyol menyetujui skema jalur cepat yang memungkinkan hingga 500.000 migran tanpa dokumen mengajukan izin tinggal legal. Mayoritas calon penerima berasal dari Amerika Latin dan Afrika.
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official trip to London for the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithri Wickremesinghe.
Investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and formal charges are expected to be filed in March, the Attorney General’s office informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28).
In a landmark ruling for Sri Lankan cricket, the court has imposed a Rs. 24 million fine on Tamim Rahman, the owner of the Dambulla Thunders franchise.
A customer posted the discovery on social media and filed a complaint with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
Former Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake, appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, following his absence when the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attempted to take him into custody.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28) as proceedings resumed in the case filed under the Public Property Act.
The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court today (28) ordered ten individuals, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, to be further remanded in connection with an alleged violation of coastal conservation laws. The remand will continue until 2 February.
The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This is in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition challenging alleged unlawful compensation payments to former Ministers and Members of Parliament.
A court sentenced Kim for receiving luxury items from an official linked to the Unification Church
Food safety officers inspected bakery outlet and factory but found no irregularities
The Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning to social media users that sharing private, pornographic, or abusive videos can be a criminal offense. Citizens are urged to respect others’ privacy and act responsibly online to avoid legal consequences.
Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court is set to resume proceedings today (28) regarding the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Kandy Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe said that a written notice has been sent to the owners of 10 illegally constructed buildings within the Kandy city limits, in accordance with a Court order to demolish them immediately.
Os movimentos cívico-políticos Frente Popular e Firkidja de Pubis dizem estar empenhados na luta pela conquista e defesa das liberdades democráticas na Guiné-Bissau, rejeitaram categoricamente, através de um comunicado conjunto, o decreto presidencial que fixa 6 de dezembro para a realização de novas eleições gerais…
Judge demands ICE chief explain why officials denied detained immigrants due process amid Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
New decree offers status to roughly 500,000 residents, in contrast to the deportation focus of Trump’s administration and some EU leaders
Global social media giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are facing their first-ever product liability trial starting Tuesday in Los Angeles over claims they knowingly designed their platforms to addict and harm children, according to court filings.
Trump’s message appears more focused on pushing through the US-South Korean trade bill than on permanently raising tariffs, analysts say
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said the foreign-born players linked to forgery scandal can keep competing until a final ruling is made
Trial will begin on September 21 and is expected to last 45 days at the High Court
Lawyer for FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive denies alleged kingpin turned himself in at the US embassy in Mexico
The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.
EmoCare, powered by artificial intelligence, began trial run last month, serving around 700 primary, secondary and university students
Hong Kong judge slams Drawson Lam for breaching trust of his students, noting that defendant was unrepentant throughout trial
The 80-year-old faces a February hearing on crimes against humanity after the court rejected defence arguments that he was unfit to take part
Case does not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai says
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that further evidence be recorded on February 16 in the ongoing case against former State Minister Diana Gamage.
The wife of a former army chief was seen walking before later using a wheelchair in court, prompting cynical social media commentary
Legal digging by 'ninjas' blocked by standoffs with citizens' councils wary of pollution risks
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs calls for stronger ‘ownership’ of city, rejects hostile forces promoting separation of powers
The former leader was blocked from leading government and banned from politics after his party stunned the ruling elite in 2023
The Supreme Court has concluded hearing arguments for and against the proposed Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to abolish pension entitlements granted to Members of Parliament.
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Justice A.H.M. Dilip Nawaz of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Saturday said that after watching live proceedings of the Supreme Court of India, he mooted live streaming of proceedings of Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court.
Lawmakers from ruling DPP have dismissed process as political theatre designed to generate publicity ahead of election season
Lack of legal recognition of ‘alternative relationships’ in most areas of law and policy brings anomalies, inconsistencies and uncertainties
Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public
Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday decided to dismiss a writ petition filed by former MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, challenging the legality of the indictments filed against him before the Colombo High Court in connection with a 2016 motor accident in Rajagiriya.
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate alleged irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has commenced calling for public complaints and information relating to the period from 2010 to 2025. The Commission will examine alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of …
Galle High Court Judge Purnima Paranagama, who heard the case filed against three for committing murder by beating a person with clubs, acquitted and released the two defendants, who are currently alive, as they failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The two defendants who were acquitted and released were…
The Court of Appeal yesterday fixed January 30 to deliver its order on the interim relief sought by two Buddhist monks, including Ven.Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the placement of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee.
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23) that indictments have been filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in the Colombo High Court.
Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23).
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The museum no longer has a ‘hall of fame’ gallery featuring portraits of mujahideen commanders, including some who fought against the ruling Taliban.
The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until January 30 in connection with the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister. Two other individuals are also implicated …
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a legal check of the EU's trade deal with four members of the Latin American Mercosur bloc, a move that could severely delay or even derail the deal.
