Ceylon Signal Fuel Import Bill Soars 58.8% in First Half of 2026, CBSL Warns of Renewed External Pressures
Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure has risen sharply in the first six months of 2026,...
Eric Meyer Succeeds Julie Chung as New US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
The United States has appointed Eric Meyer as its new Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking...
Sri Lanka Rejects Indian Pressure: Pelawatta Cabinet Blocks Provincial Council Elections
Sri Lanka’s government has decided not to proceed with Provincial Council elections despite renewed pressure...
GSP+ Renewal Hinges on Rights and Reform: EU Warns Colombo
Sri Lanka will have to navigate a demanding reform agenda over the next two years...
Signature Campaign Launched Urging Fair Judicial Process for Suresh Sallay
A special public gathering has been organized in Colombo calling for justice and fairness for...
Malwatte Mahanayake Says President Failed to Acknowledge Letter on Judges’ Retirement Age
Sri Lanka’s most senior Buddhist clergy have raised concerns over what they describe as an...
UN Raises Red Flag on Sri Lanka’s Move to Extend Judges’ Tenure
Geneva / Colombo — A United Nations human rights expert has cautioned Sri Lanka that...
BASL Warns of “Serious Impact” on Judicial Independence During Meeting with President Dissanayake
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has formally urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake not...
PMD: Judicial Retirement Age Extension Only One Element of Broader Reforms
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has indicated that it holds no policy‑level objections...
No Agreement Yet, But BASL Optimistic After Meeting President on Judicial Age Proposal
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says it is hopeful the government will reconsider...