BIA Terminal 2 – Finally Cleared for Take-Off?
Japan moves to restart long-delayed airport expansion before November as Sri Lanka’s principal international gateway prepares for another attempt at…
Author: Team Independent
Colombo – Vietnam Goes Direct
Now Sell the Buddhist Trail New air connection could open valuable East Asian tourism corridor – but passenger numbers, nights…
22A-Talking Is Over Now Comes Parliament
Judges’ retirement-age Bill due before House tomorrow after President-BASL discussions fail to bridge constitutional divide COLOMBO – The controversy surrounding…
Rs.59 Million Yoshitha Case Moves Towards Trial
High Court fixes August 31 for pre-trial conference as prosecution prepares its case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest COLOMBO…
Will Two More Years Actually Clear the Courts?
Government links longer judicial service to wider justice reform, but Sri Lanka’s case delays extend far beyond the retirement ages…
What If the Supreme Court Says: No Referendum
The opposition case rests heavily on Article 3 and an earlier Supreme Court determination – but the present 22nd Amendment…
Why Are So Many People Opposed?
The argument is not simply whether a judge should retire at 65 or 67 – concerns centre on incumbent judges,…
The Defence Must Now Speak
Easter Sunday Trial-at-Bar reaches critical stage as prosecution closes after 547 witnesses and 2,076 exhibits; 24 accused move into defence…
Drought. Then Deluge?
Meteorology Department warns developing El Niño could become exceptionally strong as Sri Lanka faces contrasting risks of dry weather and…
Temporary – Until it Wasn’t
Government extends 50% vehicle import surcharge until December 31 as questions persist over foreign-exchange pressures COLOMBO, Friday – The Government…
