News Room : Chandana Sooriyabandara Appointed as President’s Media Advisor
Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been appointed as the Media Advisor to the President. He received his appointment letter this afternoon (24) from Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat. Sooriyabandara is a seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience.
News Room : New Director General Appointed to President’s Media Division (PMD)
Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the new Director General of President’s Media Division (PMD). The appointment letter was handed over by Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (24). Prasanna Perera holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Peradeniya, a Postgraduate Diploma in Communications from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and...
News Room : Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Female Suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder, Additional Photos Released
Sri Lanka Police have released additional photographs of the female suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of organized criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa.” The fatal shooting occurred on the morning of 19 February inside the Aluthkade No. 5 Magistrate’s Court. Police are now seeking public assistance to locate the suspect who allegedly aided and...
News Room : Arctic (Pvt) Ltd Recognised as Best Thermal Solutions Partner by Vertiv
Arctic (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading data centre cooling specialist, has been awarded the Best Thermal Solutions Partner for Sri Lanka by Vertiv Co., a global leader in precision air-conditioning systems. The award was presented at Vertiv’s Annual Partner Sales Conference in Dubai, recognising Arctic’s invaluable contributions to Sri Lanka’s data centre industry. As Vertiv’s sole authorised partner in Sri...
News Room : SC Sets Hearing Dates for Petitions Against Deshabandu Tennakoon’s IGP Appointment
The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP). The petitions argue that Tennakoon’s appointment, following his tenure as Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, is unconstitutional. A five-member Supreme Court bench—comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Yasantha Kodagoda, A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Shiran Gunaratne, and Achala...
News Room : EC receives only two complaints – The Island
by Shamindra Ferdinando Spokesman for the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Pubudu Jagoda yesterday said that the government owed an explanation regarding the circumstances the courtroom killing took place on 19 February and two suspects who died in police shooting two days later. Jagoda pointed out that Ganemulle Sanjeewa had been produced in court without a specific court directive and those in...
News Room : Kohli 100* headlines India’s comprehensive win against Pakistan
In the biggest match of the year, with his mortality showing more than it ever used to, Virat Kohli proved he’s still got it, that maybe, just maybe, the little he’s lost isn’t going to define him. He ticked off 14,000 runs in ODI cricket, brought up his 51st ODI century, set up India for a semi-final spot and...
News Room : Thurstan College Triumphs Over Isipathana in ‘Battle of the Brothers’
Thurstan College secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Isipathana College in the 62nd ‘Battle of the Brothers’ annual school cricket encounter at the SSC grounds on Sunday. Batting first, Isipathana College posted 203 runs in their first innings, while Thurstan College declared at 257/9. In the second innings, Isipathana struggled, managing only 104 runs. Chasing a target of 50 runs, Thurstan...
News Room : Special Display of Sacred Tooth Relic Announced After Sinhala-Tamil New Year
A special display of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha would be held after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed today (23). Dissanayake made the announcement while speaking to the media after meeting with the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters in Kandy. The President also visited the Sri Dalada...
News Room : Police Seize 123 Live Rounds of Ammunition from Passenger Bus
Police have seized 123 live rounds of ammunition from a bag found in the overhead rack where passengers place their belongings. The ammunition was discovered inside a small metal box within the bag. Acting on a tip-off, officers from the Bandarawela Police Station inspected a bus traveling from Colombo to Badulla near the Bandarawela bus stand in the Bandarawela Police...