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News Room : Sri Lankan leaders urged to balance historical wisdom with modern innovation – The Island
By Ifham Nizam Prof. Patrick Mendis, a Sri Lankan-born U.S. diplomat and presidential advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense issued a call to action for Sri Lanka’s leaders, urging them to adopt a pragmatic vision that balances historical wisdom with modern innovation. Speaking on the topic, `The Power of Geopolitics and Its Implications for Sri Lanka’s National Development’, at a...
News Room : UNP will support Govt’s initiatives, will collaborate with SJB – Ruwan
66 The United National Party (UNP) will support positive initiatives undertaken by the Government, including the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said. Wijewardene made this statement during a gathering held on Sunday (19) evening at the UNP Gampaha District office to brief party members. He further noted, “In the past, opposition parties focused on pulling down...
News Room : Mano Ganeshan proposes special Courts to speed up corruption cases
83 Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan MP has proposed the establishment of special Courts to hear corruption cases on a daily basis. Welcoming President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s anti-corruption drive, MP Ganesan highlighted the importance of institutions such as the Police, Bribery Commission, Attorney General’s Department, and Judiciary in maintaining public trust in a republican democracy. In a post on X,...
News Room : Significant shift in country’s political culture – President
122 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at a public gathering in Kalutara on Sunday outlined the social and economic transformation carried out by his Government in a short span of time and also unveiled plans for the future. “The people of this country contributed to the greatest political transformation in our nation. Moreover, within the past two months, we have succeeded...
News Room : Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency – The Island
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with “historic speed and strength” in the hours after taking the oath of office. Addressing a racuous crowd of thousands in a Washington DC arena for a...
News Room : Over 35 hospitalised in Matara bus collision – The Island
By Norman Palihawadane Authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of over 70 assault rifles from an undisclosed Army camp.The police confirmed that two of the missing T-56 assault rifles had been recovered. A 47-year-old Civil Defence Force (CDF) member has been arrested in connection with the incident. Acting on information from the suspect, police recovered a T-56 with 11 rounds of ammunition...
News Room : Another jumbo dies – The Island
By Norman Palihawadane Authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of over 70 assault rifles from an undisclosed Army camp.The police confirmed that two of the missing T-56 assault rifles had been recovered. A 47-year-old Civil Defence Force (CDF) member has been arrested in connection with the incident. Acting on information from the suspect, police recovered a T-56 with 11 rounds of ammunition...
News Room : Landslide, flood alerts for multiple districts and provinces – The Island
By Norman Palihawadane Authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of over 70 assault rifles from an undisclosed Army camp.The police confirmed that two of the missing T-56 assault rifles had been recovered. A 47-year-old Civil Defence Force (CDF) member has been arrested in connection with the incident. Acting on information from the suspect, police recovered a T-56 with 11 rounds of ammunition...
News Room : Victor passes away – The Island
By Norman Palihawadane Authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of over 70 assault rifles from an undisclosed Army camp.The police confirmed that two of the missing T-56 assault rifles had been recovered. A 47-year-old Civil Defence Force (CDF) member has been arrested in connection with the incident. Acting on information from the suspect, police recovered a T-56 with 11 rounds of ammunition...
News Room : Many farmers still to receive Rs. 25,000 fertiliser subsidy – Sajith
74 Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has highlighted that the Rs.25,000 fertiliser subsidy promised to farmers has not been fully delivered. He mentioned that he raised this issue in the previous Parliamentary session and noted that only about 40% of the allocated funds have been utilised, leaving many farmers without the full subsidy. Speaking at public rallies held in Galgamuwa and Giribawa,...