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Ambalangoda SJB local councillor remanded
Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Amitha Chathuranga, alias ‘Batapola Nindane Chutte’, who was arrested for possessing a firearm, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was remanded after being produced before the Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court today (12). The councillor was arrested yesterday afternoon, and an unlicensed
Six Tamil and Muslim parties to hold secret talks in Colombo tomorrow
Six major political parties representing the Tamil and Muslim communities in Sri Lanka have reportedly convened a special meeting in Colombo tomorrow (13) to discuss common objectives and the current political situation. According to an official media statement issued by the office of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader and Member of Parliament Mano Gane
Dengue death toll reaches 47; special mosquito control programmes from tomorrow
The National Dengue Control Unit says a special mosquito control programme covering 60 high-risk dengue zones will be launched tomorrow (13). The areas include 23 high-risk dengue zones in the Western Province. Dengue control programmes have been under way in these 23 zones alone since last Sunday. The programmes are being carried out in coordination […]
19 investors express interest in Mattala Airport
The Ministry of Ports and Aviation has said that 19 local and foreign investors have expressed interest in investing in Mattala Airport, according to News reports. Deputy Minister Ruwan Kodithuwakku was quoted as saying that the deadline granted for submissions ended on the 10th. Accordingly, projects to develop Mattala Airport will be initiated in the […]
President’s France visit postponed!
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to France, which was scheduled to take place this month, has reportedly been postponed until the end of the year. The decision is said to have been taken due to domestic developments, including the violent incident at Negombo Prison. French authorities have been informed of the postponement, while Foreign [
Legal action to be taken against Lady Ridgeway Hospital
The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office is reportedly preparing to take legal action against Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s premier children’s hospital, after dengue mosquito larvae were found at several locations within the hospital premises. The breeding sites were identified during a dengue mosquito control operation conduc
2027 Budget to be presented to Parliament on 12 November
The Ministry of Finance is reportedly planning to present the Appropriation Bill for 2027 to Parliament on 12 November. According to the proposed timetable prepared by the Treasury, the Bill will be submitted for Cabinet approval after obtaining expenditure estimates from the ministries and is scheduled to be gazetted on 18 October. The Bill will […]