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A three-member committee has been appointed to investigate the incident related to the conduct and behaviour of MP Dayasiri Jayasekara in Parliament on May 20, the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickremerathna announced.Accordingly, the committee will be headed by the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, MP Hemali Weerasekara.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas including Colombo. The water supply is being temporarily suspended to carry out essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant, the NWSDB said.In light of this, the NWSDB urges the public to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:• Colombo 01 to Colombo 15• Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte• Kaduwela• Battaramulla• Kolonnawa• Kotikawatta• Mulleriyawa• IDH…

Police have arrested eight individuals at Thoduwawa in Chilaw along with Rs. 18 million in cash, suspected to have been earned from transporting and selling narcotics.

A special workshop to brief Ministry Secretaries on the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy and its implementation was held yesterday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.The session focused on the Government’s latest digital economic strategies and their implementation, along with discussions regarding the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into public sector functions.Extensive dialogue took place on how to achieve the Government’s digital economy targets, with emphasis on using digitalization to enhance the efficiency of public services and to eliminate waste and corruption.Secretary to the Prime Minister G.P. Saputhanthri, Senior Advisor to…

Anudi Gunasekara of Sri Lanka has secured a spot among the final 20 contestants in the Miss World Head-to-Head Challenge, following a powerful first round that spotlighted eloquence, compassion, and global awareness from 107 young women around the world.The Head-to-Head Challenge serves as a platform for contestants to speak on issues close to their hearts—ranging from personal journeys to pressing global challenges. This year’s first round saw an outpouring of thought-provoking speeches, delivered with courage, clarity, and conviction.Anudi stood out with a deeply resonant address that opened with a verse from the ‘Dhammapada’, a revered Buddhist text. Her message blended…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the approval for the fourth review of Sri Lanka’s programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is contingent on the government completing prior actions, including restoring electricity cost recovery pricing.Addressing the IMF’s weekly press briefing, the IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack stated that the completion of the review is subject to approval by the executive board and that the IMF expects the board meeting to take place in the coming weeks.However, Kozack noted that the precise timing of that board meeting is contingent on two things – the first is the implementation of prior…

There is no risk of a new ‘COVID-19’ variant spreading in Sri Lanka, and therefore there is no need for unnecessary fear, according to Secretary of the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe.The Secretary of the Health Ministry made this assertion in a press release, based on data from the Epidemiology Unit.Dr. Anil Jasinghe noted that although media reports indicated an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in several Asian countries in recent weeks, it could be due to various factors, including the inability to manage the disease.Taking that into account, the Ministry of Health has intensified its preparedness…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya states that the government is committed to safeguarding religious and cultural heritage.The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending a ceremony to donate tablet computers containing electronic versions of the Tripitaka and printed Tripitaka texts to 60 university Bhikkhus, organized by the Buddha Sravaka Caring Centre in Padukka under the concept of Venerable Kurupita Dhammananda Thero, at the premises of Temple Trees. During the occasion, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented the tablets with the electronic Tripitaka to the Maha Sangha.She stated that the current rapid technological advancements pose a challenge to the safeguarding of spiritual…

The arrival of the imported salt shipment may be delayed by a few more days due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the state-run National Salt Company said. A shipment of salt imported from India was scheduled to arrive in the island last night (21). The shipment consists of a total of 3,050 metric tons of salt, 250 metric tons imported by the private sector and 2,800 metric tons imported by the state-run National Salt Company.However, the company stated that the shipment may be delayed for a few days. It also assured that stocks of salt will continue to be imported…

National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Attorney-at-Law Lakmali Hemachandra has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations.She was appointed the chair during the inaugural meeting of the committee held in Parliament today (22).NPP MP Wijesiri Basnayake proposed the name of Lakmali Hemachandra for the post while it was seconded by MP Kanthasamy Prabu, the Department of Communications of Parliament said. MPs Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi, Sagarika Athauda, Nilanthi Kottahachchi and Thilina Samarakoon attended the inaugural meeting of the committee.