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The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province by Order dated 11 th December 2025,refused to issue Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders against the landmark Pentara Residenciesproject in Thummulla, Colombo.In refusing the interim reliefs sought with costs the Civil Appeals Court held that the DistrictCourt was justified in declining to consider an enjoining order and in deciding to hear bothparties on the application for interim injunction.The Civil Appeals Court in refusing to grant the reliefs sought also held that the present action ofthe petitioners appears designed to avoid the application of the equitable maxim “delay defeatsequity”. The Court…

Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lanka’s number one and most trustedreal estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2025. The company was crowned “BestDeveloper, Sri Lanka” for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its unmatched leadership inthe nation’s real estate sector. Adding to the prestige, Home Lands was also honoured with thehighly coveted “Best Lifestyle Developer, Asia” award, an extraordinary achievement for anySri Lankan developer on the global stage.The prestigious PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, the ultimate hallmark of excellence in theAsian property sector was…

A total of three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Seeppukulam, Mihinthale, police said.The Mihinthale Police have arrested the trio following an extensive investigation.A video showing a wild elephant being set on fire was circulating on social media extensively.The wild elephant which was subjected to torture was subsequently found dead in Seeppekulam within the Mihinthale Police Division. According to police, a post-mortem examination conducted in connection with the elephant’s death concluded that it died due to kidney and liver disease, along with extreme fear caused by the burns.Yesterday…

In a unique ceremony that signals the deepening emotional bonds between humans and artificial intelligence, a Japanese woman, Yurina Noguchi, recently married an AI-generated persona named Lune Klaus Verdure. The wedding, held in a hall in western Japan, saw the 32-year-old call centre operator exchange vows with a digital figure displayed on a smartphone screen, marking a poignant moment in the evolving ethics of technology and intimacy, according to a report by Reuters. Japan, known as the birthplace of anime and for its historical devotion to fictional characters, is now at the forefront of this trend, prompting debate over the nature of…

The Excise Department’s Special Investigation Unit has seized a total of 2,030,000 sticks of illegally imported cigarette, estimated to be worth around Rs. 330 million, in the Wellampitiya area.Five suspects, including three employees of the Port Authority, were arrested in connection with the contraband, the Excise Department confirmed.

Dan Bongino has said he will leave his role as the FBI’s deputy director in January.In a post on X, he thanked President Donald Trump, as well as the director of the FBI and the attorney general “for the opportunity to serve with purpose”.It comes after Trump said earlier on Wednesday that the former podcast host “did a great job” in office, and “wants to go back to his show”.Bongino, who was appointed to the role by Trump in February, was previously a New York City police officer and a US Secret Service agent assigned to protect Barack Obama. In…

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 mm of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region.The NBRO warned that locations within Udadumbara showing early signs of instability are at risk of landslides. Consequently, residents in these areas are urged to refrain from unnecessary travel and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety.Senior Geologist Dr. Wasantha Senadheera of the NBRO stated that, due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, Level 3 ‘Red’ landslide evacuation warnings have been issued for eight Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across…

The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate on three Bills yesterday (17). Accordingly, the Speaker endorsed the certificate on the Bills titled Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment), the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment), and the Strategic Development Projects (Amendment).The primary purpose of the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill was to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy Act, No. 25 of 2022, according to a statement issued by the Department of Communications of Parliament. The Bill was presented to Parliament on October 09, 2025, and the Bill was passed in Parliament…

The Colombo High Court today (18) ordered that the case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on February 16, 2026.The case was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge Nadee Aparna Suwadugoda, Ada Derana reporter said.During the proceedings, the Attorney General’s Department submitted a set of documents related to the case to the defense counsel.After considering the facts presented, the Judge directed that the case be recalled on the scheduled date of February 16, 2026.

The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantembe reservoirs have reached spill levels due to the prevailing heavy rainfall.As a result, the water level in the Mahaweli River is expected to rise significantly, and residents in low-lying areas along the river have been advised to remain highly vigilant and to closely monitor the situation.Additionally, since the spills gates of the Kala Wewa and Kandalama reservoirs of the Kala Wewa Basin are already opened, water levels in the Bowatenna, Ibbankatuwa, Moragahakanda, and Kalu Ganga reservoirs have also reached maximum capacity.The Authority further stated that the Maduru Oya Reservoir…