News Room : SLPP Didn’t Bankrupt the Country, Only Contributed – Sagara
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has said that few people have actually read the Supreme Court’s ruling on the country’s bankruptcy. Speaking on the Derana 360 program, he noted that most people are only familiar with the societal opinion surrounding the verdict, rather than its actual content. He emphasized that the court ruling attributes the country’s financial collapse...
News Room : Rajitha vs Rohitha: Supreme Court Dismisses Rajitha’s Petition
The Supreme Court has rejected a fundamental rights petition filed by former minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking to invalidate the election of Rohitha Abeygunawardena as the Kalutara District Member of Parliament in the last general election. The case was heard today (30), and after considering the arguments presented by both parties, the court issued its decision dismissing the petition. The Supreme Court...
News Room : India and Sri Lanka kick off a Women’s World Cup with a difference – The Island
The official welcoming ceremony for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan, at the invitation of the Japanese Government, was held on Monday (29) morning at the premises of the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office. Upon arrival, the President was warmly received by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and a Guard of Honour was accorded to him...
News Room : Ret. Maj. Gen arrested on false claim of murder, treasure hunting released – The Island
IGP and HRC urged to conduct probe Retired Major General Kithsiri Ekanayake has called upon IGP Weerasooriya to inquire into the circumstances under which the Beliatta police arrested him in late August on a murder charge, in addition to implicating him on digging for treasure, in his own land, in the Beliatta police area. Ekanayake has also complained to the Human...
News Room : Gammanpila Goes to CIABOC Over Govt MPs’ Salaries, Allowances
Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila, filed a complaint this morning (29) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleging misuse of public funds by government MPs. The complaint concerns the practice of directing the monthly allowances given to Members of Parliament towards party funds, which are then used for political activities. Speaking to the...
News Room : Western Province Records Highest Number of Drug-Addicted Schoolchildren – NDDCB
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has revealed that the highest number of drug-addicted schoolchildren in Sri Lanka is from the Western Province, with Colombo District recording the largest share. Children from low-income areas such as Grandpass, Thotalanga, Slave Island, Angulana, Keselwatte, Panadura, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, and Hikkaduwa have been identified as particularly vulnerable. Some areas in Kandy, as...
News Room : If Torture Is Seen as Discipline, We Must Rethink Our Society – PM
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, who also serves as Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, has clarified that the recent Penal Code amendment banning corporal punishment is not aimed at schools or teachers, but is a vital reform to protect all children across society. Speaking on 27 September at a programme held at the Ministry of Education to...
News Room : Padme Allegedly Got Advance Tip-Off from Police About ASP Olugala
It has been revealed that a tip-off from within the police may have alerted underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ about the arrival of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala in Indonesia to arrest him and other wanted suspects, including ‘Commando Salintha.’ The revelation surfaced during ongoing investigations into a major joint operation carried out by Sri Lankan and Indonesian security...
News Room : Showers, Strong Winds Expected in Several Areas Today
The Department of Meteorology announced that several spells of showers are expected today (28) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers are also likely in a few areas of the Uva Province and the Ampara District after 2.00 p.m. The Met Department further warned of strong winds...
News Room : From Barter to Blockchain: – The Island
Since his office was now to behave in the manner of an executive prime ministerial centre which would support him as virtual head of government, Ranil set about restructuring the order of business in the house. He wanted papers and callers dealt with in a systematic, organized way. It was not going to be business as usual when the...