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How severe this decision will be—politically and institutionally—remains a question only time will answer.
25/09/2026

How severe this decision will be—politically and institutionally—remains a question only time will answer.

In an unprecedented development in recent political history, all opposition parties collectively voted against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution during its second‑reading debate held today. The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill and the Judicial Organizations Amendment Bill received 63 votes ...

The Foundation states that Premadasa, entrusted with a “heavy responsibility” as Opposition Leader, has failed to uphold...
23/09/2026

The Foundation states that Premadasa, entrusted with a “heavy responsibility” as Opposition Leader, has failed to uphold the duties of the role. It insists that if he was unable to act due to past misconduct, he should have resigned and allowed a more capable individual to take over.

The Vinivida Foundation has issued a strongly worded statement calling on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to immediately step down, alleging that he has “consciously failed” to fulfill his responsibilities during a critical constitutional moment. In the statement, Secretary-General Nagananda ...

Signatories expressed strong alarm that the proposed amendment would enable political interference in the judicial syste...
17/09/2026

Signatories expressed strong alarm that the proposed amendment would enable political interference in the judicial system, thereby eroding the rule of law. They pledged to resist any constitutional or political manoeuvres—inside and outside Parliament—that compromise judicial independence.

Colombo — A broad coalition of opposition political parties and civil society organisations today signed a joint declaration opposing the government’s proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment, warning that it poses a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s democratic framework, judicial independence, and ...

Civil activist Sanjeewa Dhammika also criticised the move, stating that even in a century‑old heritage building, “you ar...
14/09/2026

Civil activist Sanjeewa Dhammika also criticised the move, stating that even in a century‑old heritage building, “you are not allowed to remove even a single nail.” “Who wanted to insult this historical heritage? This is not only Buddhist heritage—it is national heritage,” he said, calling for a full investigation.

A social activist today lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) alleging that the removal of the historic Maha Karanduwa—the royal casket offered by King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe for the protection of the Sacred Tooth Relic—and its replacement with a newly crafted caske...

Police sources allege that the IGP’s family — including his wife and son — have received various benefits from the busin...
14/09/2026

Police sources allege that the IGP’s family — including his wife and son — have received various benefits from the businessman and associated companies, including foreign trips to China and Singapore and access to luxury vehicles.

Colombo — Serious allegations have emerged against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya, claiming he has intervened in multiple procurement processes to favour Chinese companies linked to a controversial Muslim businessman with whom he has maintained a long‑standing associati...

Despite the summit being held in Sri Lanka’s closest neighbouring state, Colombo has received only a supplementary, limi...
13/09/2026

Despite the summit being held in Sri Lanka’s closest neighbouring state, Colombo has received only a supplementary, limited‑level diplomatic invitation — not a high‑level political slot.

India is set to host the 2026 BRICS Summit with China, Russia, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed as participating member states. India holds the chairmanship this year, and the summit will convene under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, C...

Supporters of the NPP, however, maintain that the party today advocates religious freedom and rejects extremist interpre...
12/09/2026

Supporters of the NPP, however, maintain that the party today advocates religious freedom and rejects extremist interpretations of its past.

Kandy – Serious allegations have emerged claiming that the historic Maha Karanduwa—the ceremonial casket offered by King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe to enshrine and protect the Sacred Tooth Relic—has been secretly removed and replaced with a newly crafted casket. The alleged replacement is said to ...

“We lived through dark times… but we must hold this government to deliver on democracy and not any other system.”
11/09/2026

“We lived through dark times… but we must hold this government to deliver on democracy and not any other system.”

Sri Lanka’s constitutional debate entered a decisive new phase this week as eminent legal scholar and human rights advocate Professor Savitri Goonesekere delivered a forceful critique of the country’s governance model, warning that the nation is trapped in a “democratic deficit” that cannot ...

Former Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Aluwihare, chair of the national AML/CFT Taskforce, said extending AML obligations...
09/09/2026

Former Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Aluwihare, chair of the national AML/CFT Taskforce, said extending AML obligations to lawyers reflects their central role in transactions involving property, companies and trusts — areas vulnerable to misuse.

Sri Lanka’s legal sector has come under sharp scrutiny after Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe revealed that lawyers and notaries submitted only two Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) between 2020 and 2026 — a figure he described as “ala...

Another issue raised was the court’s refusal to allow petitioners to make oral submissions in reply after arguments by i...
07/09/2026

Another issue raised was the court’s refusal to allow petitioners to make oral submissions in reply after arguments by interveners and the Attorney General. Petitioners were instead directed to file written replies.

Colombo — Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has raised a series of concerns over procedural fairness, transparency and public confidence arising from the Supreme Court proceedings on petitions challenging Sri Lanka’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. In a r...

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