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The Supreme Court has ordered that a Fundamental Rights petition filed seeking an order to prevent alleged illegal mineral mining on Mannar Island be called on February 10, 2026 for consideration.The petition was filed by a group including Father Santiago Marcus, the Chairman of the Environmental Justice Center and Mannar Citizens’ Committee along with a group. The petition was called before a bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Sampath Abeykoon today (13).The bench ordered that the petition be called on February 10, 2026 for confirmation of the facts.The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, its Director…

The Israeli military has just confirmed that the second group of living Israeli hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross.The 13 hostages are now on their way to Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency forces in the Gaza Strip.Earlier this morning, Hamas already released seven people as its first batch of hostage release.Accordingly, all of the living Israeli hostages have now been released by Hamas.The bodies of the deceased hostages will be handed over later, the armed Palestinian group Hamas noted.Israel’s Foreign Ministry named the seven captives released earlier today:Eitan Abraham Mor, 25Gali Berman, 28Ziv Berman, 28Omri Miran,…

Former President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (13).The former President left the Commission around 2:00 p.m., after providing a statement that lasted approximately five hours, Ada Derana reporter said.The former President was summoned to record a statement regarding a financial fraud that had allegedly taken place about 15 years ago at an institution affiliated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity.The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the Opening Ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025, held at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing on 13 October, upon the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the PM’s Office said.On her arrival at the CNCC, the Prime Minister was welcomed by President Xi Jinping and First Lady Madam Peng Liyuan.…

Hamas released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross on Monday, the first to be released as part of a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the devastated Gaza Strip.There was no immediate information on their condition. Hamas has said 20 living hostages will be exchanged for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.Families and friends of hostages broke out into wild cheers as Israeli television channels announced that the hostages were in the hands of the Red Cross. Tens of thousands of Israelis were watching the transfers at public screenings across…

A Police Constable who was arrested and remanded after allegedly assaulting an attorney within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Friday (10) has been granted bail, a short while ago. Accordingly, the police officer has been released on two sureties of Rs. 100,000 each.

The Police Headquarters Inspector (HQI) of Mount Lavinia, H.T.M. Thushara, has been transferred with immediate effect.Accordingly, he has been transferred to the Medical Services Division for general duties.The transfer has been made in connection with a special investigation into the arrest of the police officer following the incident that occurred between the officer and a lawyer near the Mount Lavinia Court premises recently, police said. Accordingly, the police also stated that the transfer was made in connection with ongoing preliminary investigations.

Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit on ending the conflict.Britain said the funding would be delivered through UNICEF, the World Food Programme and the Norwegian Refugee Council and was designed to reach those facing famine, malnutrition and disease.A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday – part of the first phase of an agreement to end the war after two years.Britain said it would also host a…

The 78th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia will be held in Colombo from today (13) to 15 October 2025.The three-day 78th session of the WHO Regional Committee will be hosted by Sri Lanka. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Officer-in-Charge of the WHO South-East Asia Region, Dr. Catharina Boehme, will participate in the regional health session alongside health ministers from eight countries and ambassadors from two countries, as well as other WHO experts.Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care and combating smokeless tobacco are among key priorities that health leaders would deliberate upon…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that Sri Lankan migrant workers sent a total of US $695.7 million in remittances to the country in September this year.This has been revealed in the latest report released by the CBSL.According to the report, foreign remittances received in the same month last year amounted to US $555.6 million.Accordingly, foreign remittances received in September this year are US $140.1 million higher than in September of the previous year.Meanwhile, the CBSL stated that the country has received US $5,811.7 million in foreign remittances from 01 January to date this year.The amount of…