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A request made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to have a discussion with former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, who is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under a detention order, has been denied.Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed that the former President had made a request to the CID for an opportunity to speak with former State Minister Chandrakanthan, who is currently in custody.It is reported that one of former President Wickremesinghe’s security officers contacted CID officials via telephone requesting that the former President be allowed to speak with the detainee.Public Security Minister…

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Showers may occur in the Western province and Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning too.Fairly heavy falls of above 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, according to the Meteorology Department.Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that passenger transport buses will be in operation starting today (15), based on public need.The Director of Operations and Service Supervision at the NTC, Shereen Athukorala, stated that bus services are scheduled to operate today and tomorrow according to the regular timetable.She also mentioned that a special bus service will be operated from April 17 for passengers returning from their hometowns.Meanwhile, the Department of Railways stated that, as today is a regular working day, office train services will operate as usual.The General Manager of Railways, Dhammika Jayasundara, said that additional trains will be…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, calls upon all Sri Lankans to come together with renewed strength, unity, and goodwill to support the nation’s journey toward transformation. Emphasizing that this traditional festival marks both physical and spiritual renewal, the President highlighted the New Year as an opportunity to recommit to the shared goal of building “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life”.Reflecting on the progress made under the National People’s Power government, the President stated:“It is with profound joy and gratitude that I reflect upon the efforts undertaken by the National People’s Power government over…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, extended heartfelt wishes to all Sri Lankans and urged the nation to rise above divisions and step into the New Year with unity, resilience, and renewed spirit.Reflecting on the cultural significance of the season, he emphasized that the New Year is not only a celebration but also a time for personal and collective renewal, deeply rooted in the bond between humanity and nature.“This time encourages us to act with discipline, uphold gratitude, and recognize the deep bond between humanity and nature,” he noted, adding that it also reminds…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on all Sri Lankans to step into the New Year with renewed hope and vision, as the nation moves forward together toward “a prosperous country and a beautiful life.”Extending heartfelt wishes to the Sinhala and Tamil people celebrating in unity and generosity, the Prime Minister noted that this year’s New Year arrives at a moment when meaningful change is essential in all aspects of life.“This traditional festivity reminds us to bring about positive change that is deep rooted in our culture and values, and move forward…

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reiterated its appeal to all rooftop solar system owners across Sri Lanka to voluntarily switch off their solar PV systems during daytime hours, from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., until April 21, 2025.Issuing a statement in this regard, the CEB emphasized that this request was made with the utmost concern for the safety and stability of the national power grid during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holiday period. It said sunny conditions have led to high production from rooftop solar at a time when customer demand is at its lowest, creating serious risks to…

In a groundbreaking celebration, the Malima Diving Club of the Sri Lanka Navy Malima Hospitality Services (MHS), in collaboration with the Navy Diving Unit, marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a unique underwater festival at the Trincomalee sea area.This first-of-its-kind event saw divers performing traditional cultural rituals and engaging in folk games beneath the waves, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The celebration aimed not only to celebrate the rich heritage of Sri Lanka’s Sinhala and Tamil communities but also to highlight the potential of Sri Lanka’s pristine waters as a premier diving destination.

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement.The former Health Minister appeared before the CID to provide a further statement on the alleged import of substandard human Immunoglobulin vials, Ada Derana reporter said.He was also questioned by the CID on 9 April.The CID arrested Rambukwella over his alleged complicity in the procurement of substandard IVIG vials in February last year.Rambukwella and several other suspects, implicated in the case over alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials, are currently out on bail.Prior to the apprehension of Rambukwella, seven arrests had been…

The Court of Appeal has ordered to lift the injunction order issued previously preventing the conduct of the Local Government Election for 18 local government bodies including the Colombo Municipal Council on 6 May. The court further directed that the rejected nomination papers submitted for the aforementioned local government institutions be re-accepted.This order was issued by a bench of Court of Appeal judges comprising Acting Chairman of the Appeals Division, Justice Mohammed Laffar Tahir, and Justice Priyantha Fernando, following the consideration of a motion submitted by the Attorney General.