News Room : Appeal Court Dismisses Petition Against Secret Vote of Seethawaka PS
The Court of Appeal has dismissed without hearing a petition filed against Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara, which sought an interim injunction to halt the secret ballot for electing the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Seethawaka PS (Pradeshiya Sabha). The petition was lodged by opposition members of the Pradeshiya Sabha. The ruling was delivered by a bench comprising...
News Room : 88-Year-Old Retired Teacher Sits for O/L Tamil Exam – Obtains ‘C’ Pass
Age is just a number for K. Misalin Nona, an 88-year-old retired teacher from Prabuddhagama, Anguruwathota, who recently sat for the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Tamil Language paper and obtained a credit pass. “I was expecting something better—at least a B grade—I was quite confident I’d get it. But I’m still happy with the result and with getting placed. “Now,...
News Room : QR Code Blunder at Polonnaruwa Leaves Tourists with Watch Ads
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over a digital mishap at the historic Polonnaruwa heritage site, where tourists attempting to access historical information through a QR code were instead redirected to wristwatch advertisements. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday (12), Dr de Silva tagged Digital Infrastructure Minister Anura Dissanayake, presidential advisor Dr Hans...
News Room : Piumi Hansamali’s Son Released on Bail Over Helmet Assault
The son of model and actress Piumi Hansamali, who was arrested by the Welikada Police in connection with an alleged assault on a three-wheeler driver following a traffic accident in the Kalapaluwawa area of Rajagiriya, was released on bail yesterday (13) by Colombo Additional Magistrate Mohamed Rizwan. The suspect, identified as Kavinga, was granted release on a personal bail of...
News Room : European Union and Mexico criticise Trump’s proposed 30% tariff
The European Union (EU) and Mexico have expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% tariffs on their imports from 1 August. Mexico criticised what it called Trump’s “unfair deal” and insisted its sovereignty is non-negotiable, while the EU’s chief, Ursula von der Leyen threatened to take “proportionate countermeasures”, if needed. Both said they want to keep...
News Room : 33 Northern Hospitals Without a Single Nurse, Says Health Minister Jayatissa
Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa has revealed that 33 regional hospitals in the Northern Province are currently operating without a single nurse. He made this disclosure while attending the opening ceremony of the new Outpatient Department (OPD) building at the Nainativu Divisional Hospital, which was officially handed over to the public on 12 July. The Health Minister assured that these vacancies...
News Room : CBSL Declares Anti-Pyramid Awareness Week Starting Tomorrow
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from tomorrow, 14 July, in an effort to educate the public on the dangers of illegal pyramid schemes. Organised by the CBSL’s Financial Consumer Relations Department, the campaign will run until 18 July under the theme “Pyramid is a trap – don’t get into the wrong...
News Room : Where is Rajitha? Phones Off, House Empty — Illness Claim Dismissed by Bribery Commission
The Bribery Commission has informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela that former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne, named as a suspect in a controversial sand mining project at the Kirinda fisheries harbour, has gone off the radar—disconnecting his phone and vacating his residence. The project in question, awarded to a Korean company allegedly without following proper legal procedures, is said...
News Room : SJB Organisers Call for Immediate Overhaul of Party Leadership and Officials: Report
A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) electoral organisers, along with ten senior Members of Parliament, have reportedly made a strong personal appeal to party leader Sajith Premadasa, demanding the immediate replacement of long-serving party officials and leaders who have been with the party since its inception, Lankadeepa reported. According to Lankadeepa, the demand follows the SJB’s consecutive defeats...
News Room : Scope Cinemas presents #LookUpColombo – Colombo Gazette
Scope Cinemas presented #LookUpColombo, Sri Lanka’s biggest movie launch event of the...