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Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Army, commended Sri Lanka Army athletes for their exceptional performances at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, held in Ranchi, India, during a ceremony held on 30 October 2025 at the Army Headquarters.A total of 59 Sri Lankan athletes represented the nation at the championship, of whom 30 were from the Sri Lanka Army. Their remarkable efforts enabled Sri Lanka to secure 12 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, achieving an overall total of 27 medals.The Army Chief appreciated the athletes for their dedication and outstanding achievements. During the event,…

Seven suspects, including the gunman arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of Lasantha Wickramasekara, the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha have been remanded until November 13.Of the nine suspects arrested in connection, seven of them were produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today (30).Accordingly, Chief Magistrate of Matara Chathura Dissanayake ordered that the seven suspects be held in remand custody until November 13.Among the suspects are the gunman, the motorcycle rider, the wife of the gunman, a person who aided him to evade arrest after the incident and two others who assisted him in Sahasrapura, Borella. Wickramasekara was…

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has revealed that there are currently around 100,000 patients in the country suffering from diabetic ulcers.Speaking at a press conference held yesterday (29), Professor Rezni Cassim, a vascular surgeon at the Colombo National Hospital, stated that wounds in diabetic patients are more serious than cancer.He explained that even a minor wound on the foot of a diabetic patient can lead to serious complications, often resulting in amputation.Professor Cassim noted that if a leg is lost due to diabetes, there is a 30% chance of losing the remaining leg within three years.Speaking at the event,…

The examination of evidence in the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former State Minister Diana Gamage, on charges of submitting false information to the Controller of Immigration and Emigration to obtain a passport and remaining in Sri Lanka without a valid visa, commenced today (October 30) before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.The case was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama, Ada Derana reporter said.During the proceedings, the court read out the charges to the accused, Diana Gamage, who pleaded not guilty.Subsequently, the evidence of former Immigration and Emigration Department officer Hansika Kumarasiri was recorded…

Steps are being taken to gradually reform the education system in a way that reduces unnecessary burdens on students while nurturing citizens capable of contributing to a better world, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.The inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, at the Old Parliament Chamber of the Presidential Secretariat.Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education is not merely about passing examinations.Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, addressing the students, stated that a…

Senior officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service Tharaka Niroshan Devapriya today assumed duties as the new Additional Commissioner General of the Motor Traffic Department.Niroshan Devapriya also made history today as the first officer to be appointed to the newly created position of Additional Commissioner General of the Motor Traffic Department.Devapriya joined the public service as an Assistant Divisional Secretary at the Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat.During his public service career, he has served in several government institutions, including the Ministry of Finance and the Customs Department.Prior to his appointment, he served as the Senior Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Education.

The drug menace must be defeated to ensure social stability in the country and that the steps taken by himself and the government in this regard will undoubtedly lead to victory, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.President Dissanayake stated that narcotics have turned into a deep deceptive trade that has gripped the nation and that he is taking action to defeat it. The President further noted that children, the general public and the entire country are becoming victims of this deceptive trade.Meanwhile, the President pointed out that the younger generation has become the biggest victim of the drug crisis and…

The National Audit Office has revealed that the government is owed more than Rs. 1,277 million from medical officers who have left the public service on various grounds.According to the audit report, the total amount of bonds, fines and loan advances due to the government from medical officers as of October 31, 2024, amounts to Rs. 1,277 million.This was disclosed in a special audit report on arrears owed by medical officers who have left the public service and those who left the country to obtain training overseas.The National Audit Office further noted a significant rise in the number of medical…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide trade union action tomorrow (31) in protest against the alleged arbitrary transfer system.The GMOA warned that if the transfer system is implemented today (30), the authorities must take full responsibility for any potential disruption of services at hospitals and other health institutions across the island.GMOA Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa made this announcement at a media conference held yesterday (29), outlining the union’s stance and the planned course of action.

Steps are being taken at present to regulate three-wheelers, school transport services and other taxi services, the Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Eng P.A. Chandrapala stated.Speaking at a press conference held today (30), he stated that the initiative will commence with a data collection phase in relation to these transportation services, starting from November 1.“This program was initiated by the National Transport Commission with the aim of regulating three-wheelers, schools and office transport services, taxis and special tour services,” said Chandrapala.“Our goal is to establish a Non-Governmental Transport Workers’ Board to ensure the safety and well-being of the…