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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate in a number of events and inaugurate several development projects in the Northern Province today (02), marking the second day of his official tour, according to the Presidential Media Division.Coinciding with World Coconut Day, the launching ceremony of the “රටම සරු කරයි නිරතුරු – කප්තුරු සවිය” initiative, aimed at revitalizing coconut cultivation in the Northern Coconut Triangle, will be held today in Puthukkudiyiruppu under the President’s patronage.This program is being launched with the target of cultivating 16,000 acres of coconut in the Northern Province by 2025, with plans to expand the area…

There is no longer a threat of war in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated while attending an event in Jaffna.President Dissanayake made this statement while attending the launch of the third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project in Jaffna this morning (01).The symbolic inauguration of the third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project took place by the President.Under this initiative, it is planned to provide essential facilities such as water, electricity, fuel, cold storage, net-mending centers, auction halls, and radio communication centers not only for the fishing communities in the Northern Province but…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that bus fares will not be revised, despite the reduction in fuel prices announced yesterday (31).The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that the new fuel prices will take effect from midnight yesterday (31). According to the announcement, the price of Auto Diesel will be reduced by Rs. 6 to Rs. 283 per litre, while Super Diesel will be reduced by Rs. 12 to Rs. 313 per litre.Petrol 92 Octane will also see a reduction of Rs. 6, bringing the price to Rs. 299 per litre.Meanwhile, the prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Kerosene will…

An investigation has been launched regarding the circulation of ‘fake news’ and doctored photographs on social media, which appear to falsely represent Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, the Police Headquarters stated.The incident follows a major joint operation conducted recently by Sri Lanka Police and the Indonesian Police, during which several members of organized crime gangs—who had been hiding overseas while continuing drug trafficking and criminal activities in Sri Lanka—were arrested in Indonesia.These suspects were brought to Sri Lanka on August 30 and a team of Indonesian police officers who actively contributed to the operation also arrived…

The hearing of evidence in the case filed against the underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” who is accused of breaking into a house in Meethotamulla and robbing a three-wheeler and Rs. 26,000 in cash, was held at the Colombo High Court today (01).The evidence was recorded before Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne, Ada Derana reporter said.Under the direction of Deputy Solicitor General Sudarshana De Silva, the testimony of two prosecution witnesses was recorded.Court then ordered that the further hearing of evidence be adjourned until October 29.When the case was called, “Harak Kata” was produced in court…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered that ‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female who alleged to have aided and abetted the murder of notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside the Hulftsdorp No. 05 Magistrate’s Court on February 19, 2025., has fled the country.This revelation was made during interrogations of Kehelbaddara Padme and others, who were recently arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, and brought back to Sri Lanka.The arrests were part of a joint operation conducted by Sri Lanka Police, Indonesian Police, and Interpol, targeting organized criminals and drug traffickers.The group, including Kehelbaddara Padme, Commando Salintha, and Backhoe Saman,…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his gratitude to all factions who stood by him from the time of his arrest to his hospitalisation.Issuing a special statement to media today (01), he stated that he is thankful to everyone who supported him through social media and other means from the moment he was taken into custody.The former President further mentioned in his statement that he intends to meet with all those parties at a later stage.Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, was discharged from the hospital on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate today (01) in several events to inaugurate and commence work on new development projects in Jaffna.The third phase of the project to develop the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour in Jaffna will be inaugurated this morning (01) under the patronage of the President, the President’s Media Division said.Under this phase, essential facilities such as water, electricity, fuel, cold storage, net-mending centers, auction halls, and radio communication centers are planned to be provided for the fishing community in the Northern Province, as well as for fishing vessels arriving from the Eastern and Southern Provinces.Following the…

Update: Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to over 600 while more than 1500 injured.At least 250 people have been killed and over 500 have been injured in Afghanistan after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the country, Taliban officials said Monday.At least 250 people have been killed and over 500 have been injured in Afghanistan after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the country, Taliban officials said Monday.The earthquake struck 17 miles from the city of Jalalabad near the border with Pakistan around midnight local time (3:30 p.m. ET Sunday), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Because the earthquake hit a remote mountainous area,…

UPDATE: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed former President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake that it is not necessary for him to appear before the CID today, according to the former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Media Division.Earlier, it was reported that he had been instructed to appear before CID at 9:00 a.m. today (01).The summons has been issued in connection with the ongoing investigation into a visit to the United Kingdom undertaken by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.Saman Ekanayake was questioned previously over the same incident.Meanwhile, the former Media Director General to the President, Dhanushka Ramanayake, said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended…