Nochchiyagama magistrate Nalaka Bandara Illangaratne has reprimanded police for failing to arrest wealthy businessman Nandika Viranjith Thambugala after he publicly threatened the OIC of Rajanganaya police with death.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed the significance of discussing the 13th amendment to the constitution with all parties, as it is a matter that affects the entire country.

Japanese foreign minister Hayashi Yoshimasa will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 28 to 29 July, said a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed the need for inclusive discussions on the 13th constitutional amendment.

The drivers' license printing activities carried out by the Sri Lanka Army at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Werahera branch will be taken over by the Department from September 01, DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) chaired by Dr. Harsha de Silva expressed displeasure over the absence of the officials responsible who had been summoned before the Committee.

Johann Wijesinghe, a brother and a wonderful human being who gave new meaning to the words ‘friend’ and ‘friendship,’ passed away this morning.

A digitizing effort began yesterday (25) to preserve ancient frescoes in Buddhist temples.

The Navy has been prevented from taking over a private land in Jaffna to build a new checkpoint, reports from the north said.

An all-party conference to discuss national reconciliation takes place at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (26), starting at 3.30 pm.