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Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has alleged that the incumbent government has no intention of repealing the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).He points out that if the government genuinely desired to do so, it could implement the new bill that he had previously introduced.Speaking during the programme, he said that when the Anti-Terrorism Bill was presented to the Parliament, several members of the current government strongly opposed it, calling instead for the complete repeal of the PTA.Recalling the parliamentary debate, Rajapakshe alleged that the current Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath had argued that there was no need for new anti-terrorism…

A total of 47,530 dengue cases and 29 related deaths have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).The NDCU stated that a total of 13,689 dengue cases have been reported so far within the month of June alone.Meanwhile, 51.90% of all reported dengue cases have been recorded from the Western Province, while 16.18% have been reported from the Southern Province.Authorities have also identified a total of 112 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions for dengue transmission.According to the latest figures, the highest number of…

A letter signed by Opposition Members of Parliament requesting an emergency parliamentary debate was handed over to the Speaker of Parliament today (23).The request states that Parliament should intervene immediately to address the structural issues that have emerged within the judicial sector and provide appropriate solutions.

The Colombo High Court today upheld the prison sentence imposed on the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Tilakaratne delivered the verdict, dismissing an appeal filed by Gnanasara Thero seeking his acquittal and release from the sentence, said Ada Derana reporter.The Police had filed a case against Gnanasara Thero under the Penal Code, accusing him of making a statement that disrupted communal harmony by allegedly insulting Islam.Following a trial, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court found Gnanasara Thero guilty of the charge and sentenced him accordingly.

Three individuals allegedly broke open a safe at a rural bank in Koralaima, Moragahahena, and fled with a stock of gold jewellery, according to the Police.The suspects are reported to have entered the bank premises at around 1:00 a.m. today (23).After allegedly restraining the security officers on duty, they gained access to the building through a bathroom window located at the rear of the premises.Police stated that the suspects subsequently forced open the bank’s safe, stole the gold jewellery stored inside, and fled the scene.No arrests have been made in connection with the incident so far, said police.Police have launched…

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Texas on Monday to mathematically secure their passage to the last 16. Lionel Messi scored twice, including a record-breaking 17th World Cup goal, to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in tournament history.Argentina controlled the match from start to finish, with Messi providing the decisive moments despite missing a penalty early in the first half. After squandering a spot-kick in the eighth minute, the Argentine captain finally found the breakthrough in the 38th minute with a powerful finish from close range after receiving a cutback from Almada. Austria tested Argentina’s defence sporadically but rarely troubled goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Messi…

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is scheduled to reconvene today (23) to examine the disappearance of US$2.5 million in funds belonging to the Treasury allegedly due to theft by cyber criminals.The meeting will be chaired by COPF Chairman and Member of Parliament, Dr. Harsha de Silva.Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma and Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe have also been summoned to appear before the committee.Commenting on the matter, committee member MP Ravi Karunanayake stated that both the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance have submitted reports regarding the alleged US$2.5 million cyber theft.“The Ministry of Finance submitted…

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday (Jun 22) announced his resignation, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said it was clear that his party wanted him to go.He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on Jul 9. However, his rival Andy Burnham is the clear frontrunner.”The question my party is asking now is whether…

The Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over the growing challenges of protecting Sri Lanka’s marine and amphibian biodiversity amid the impacts of El Niño and La Niña climate phenomena.The issue was discussed at a forum meeting held within the Parliamentary complex under the co-chairmanship of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Member of Parliament Prof. L.M. Abeywickrama.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu believes she has let her side down and missed what could be her final chance to guide them to the knockout stages of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.The island nation missed a major opportunity to stay in contention for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup when they fell to the West Indies by five wickets in Bristol on Sunday and now must win their remaining two fixtures at the tournament and rely on other results going their way to have any chance of qualifying for the final four.For Chamari, who managed just two…