Colombo HC Lawyers oppose judges’ retirement age extension proposal
The Colombo High Court Lawyers’ Association has raised concern over the government’s reported proposal to extend the retirement age of judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, warning that such a move would undermine constitutional guarantees, stall judicial careers, and erode public trust in the independence of the judiciary. In a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, …
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Trump hits back at ‘unpatriotic’ vote after House rebukes him over Iran
US President Donald Trump has hit back at lawmakers who voted to send him a rebuke over the war in Iran, calling them “unpatriotic”. On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a measure seeking to halt Trump from taking further military action amid growing opposition to the war. In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote: “Yesterday, in …
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Parliamentary Select Committee Invites Public Proposals and Views on the Review of Election Laws (Excluding Laws Relating to Provincial Council Elections)
The Select Committee of Parliament to review the laws dealing with Elections (excluding laws dealing with Provincial Council Elections) and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard for the Tenth Parliament, has commenced calling for public proposals and views. This Select Committee is chaired by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, …
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BASL raises concern over reported move to extend Judges’ retirement age
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), one of the country’s largest professional bodies, has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake not to proceed with any proposed constitutional amendment aimed at increasing the retirement age of members of the judiciary, including judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. In a letter addressed to the President, the BASL …
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US bombs radar and drone sites in Iran
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it launched a strike of its own, and Kuwait reported incoming fire. The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested with such back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both …
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It is a positive move to place limits on MPs who betray the people’s mandate – NMSJ
Sunil Jayasekara, General Secretary, National Movement for Social Justice The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) believes that the move to present a new Bill to Parliament to revoke the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament who cross over to other parties after being elected by the people, in violation of the mandate they received, could become an opportunity for …
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets PM Modi; seeks action on fishermen arrests
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed matters concerning the state, including the Mekedatu dam issue, fishermen arrests and the Tamil invocation song row. The meeting assumes significance as it was the TVK chief’s maiden official visit to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month, …
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Sri Lanka: Malaiyaha Tamil workers in private tea estates suffer serious labour abuses – new report
Malaiyaha Tamils working on private tea estates and smallholdings in Sri Lanka are being subjected to abuses that meet many of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) indicators of forced labour, while being denied access to the country’s strict labour protections, Amnesty International said in a new report. The research, which documents the plight of workers in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, found that …
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Central Provincial Council Summoned Before Committee on Public Accounts
The Central Provincial Council was summoned before the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) to examine the Auditor General’s triennial report for the years 2021–2023, the Auditor General’s report for 2024, and the Council’s current performance. The committee meeting, chaired by Hon. Member of Parliament Kabir Hashim, was held recently at Parliament. During the meeting, attention was drawn to the progress …
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka increases the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR)
The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the evolving conditions and outlook on the domestic and global fronts. The uncertainties arising from the heightened tensions in the Middle East have prompted global commodity prices, particularly petroleum, …
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