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The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with an appeal petition seeking a ruling that Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala is disqualified from holding a seat in Parliament.The order was issued by the Supreme Court after considering an appeal petition filed by former Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka Perera, said Ada Derana reporter.The petition seeks a declaration that Ananda Wijepala, having been elected as a Member of Parliament, is disqualified from holding his parliamentary seat as he currently also serves as the President’s Chief of Staff, which, according to the petition, is a…

Iran and the United States agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final deal to end the war within 60 days, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.”The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks,” the joint statement read.’Deconfliction cell’Representatives from both Iran and the United States have also agreed to set up a “de-confliction cell” with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.”The parties agreed on…

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka has warned the public about a growing number of incidents reported across the country involving individuals posing as Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) to obtain money fraudulently.In a statement, the association said that numerous cases have been reported in which individuals have misled people at various institutions and private residences and collected money unlawfully.The association noted that these incidents are often linked to inspections carried out in relation to the current dengue outbreak, with fraudsters reportedly using legal action related to dengue prevention and household inspections as a pretext to demand payments.The Public…

Iran-U.S. peace talks in Switzerland stretched into their second day on Monday, after a tense opening marked ​by Tehran’s announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.Vice President JD Vance negotiated with Iranian ‌officials on Sunday in the Qatari-owned Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock to open talks under the terms of a memorandum of understanding reached last week to extend a tenuous ceasefire from April for at least another 60 days.Just before talks officially began on Sunday, Fox News reported that Trump said he told Iranian…

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported at the Peliyagoda exit of the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway (E03), Ada Derana reporter said.The traffic congestion is reported to have been caused by the prevailing rainy weather conditions.However, the police stated that necessary measures are being taken to restore normal traffic flow swiftly.Meanwhile, heavy traffic congestion was observed on several roads in and around Colombo this morning (22) due to the ongoing rainfall, Ada Derana reporter said.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that tourism earnings recorded in the country from January to May this year have declined compared to the corresponding period last year.According to a report released by the Central Bank, tourism revenue generated from January to May this year amounted to USD 1,360 million.However, during the same period in 2025, tourism earnings were recorded at USD 1,543.1 million. Compared with the previous year’s figure, tourism revenue for the first five months of this year represents a decline of 11.9 percent.Meanwhile, tourism earnings for May this year stood at USD 155.7 million,…

Despite early warnings about a potential dengue outbreak, the number of reported dengue cases has increased sharply due to the failure of certain authorities and officials to implement timely preventive measures, according to the Health Entomology Officers’ Association.The Association’s President, Najith Sumanasena, stated that the Breteau Index, which measures the density of dengue mosquito larvae, had been steadily increasing since January and had exceeded 25 percent in many areas by April.Sumanasena noted that the relevant provincial authorities were informed of the situation in April through the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit. However, delays in decision-making by officials in…

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) says the maximum retail prices of 60 types of medicines will be revised. Chairman of the NMRA, Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, said that the decision was taken due to the increase in the value of the US dollar. He noted that the revision could result in price increases for some medicines. The gazette outlining the maximum retail prices of these 60 medicines was last revised in 2023.Meanwhile, Dr. Wijewickrama said inspections and raids are underway, and legal action will be taken against pharmacies selling medicines above the approved prices.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says urgent steps will be taken to bring back to the island former ministers and criminals who are currently hiding abroad with outstanding court warrants.Addressing the Kandy District Coordinating Committee, the Minister said that necessary measures will be taken to secure Interpol red notices against them.

Sri Lanka is set to expand its tourism footprint with plans to officially gazette 20 new tourist zones before November, in a move aimed at accelerating visitor arrivals and strengthening the country’s appeal as a global travel destination.Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Buddhika Hewawasam, confirmed that the process to designate the new tourism zones is already underway and will be completed before November. The latest move comes amid a steady rebound in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, with figures indicating strong growth in arrivals so far this year. According to available data, a total of 1,076,487 tourists have visited the…