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Narendra Modi hailed the recent progress in India-China ties. Ahead of the prime minister’s slated visit to China later this month, India announced the resumption of direct flights and expansion of trade relations.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship with China during his meeting with Beijing’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday in New Delhi.”Since my meeting with President Xi [Jinping] in Kazan last year, India-China relations have made steady progress guided by respect for each other’s interests and sensitivities,” Modi said in a post on social media platform X.”Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will…

One in every five people in Western Province has diabetes as a consequence of excessive sugar consumption, according to health experts. Participating in a media briefing convened by Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), Specialist Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke stated that excessive sugar consumption had led to this situation. “Non-communicable diseases are increasing rapidly and now account for 80% of all deaths in the country. Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are amongst them. Diabetes is also prevalent among children with obesity,” he said. He pointed out that Sri Lanka is listed among the countries with high sugar consumption. “On average, a person has…

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently absconding authorities despite an order issued by court, has had official notices posted at his residence in Malabe today (21) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).The notices were placed following a warrant issued by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, ordering the former minister to appear in court on August 29.The case has been filed in relation to a project involving the unauthorized removal of sand at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour, which allegedly caused a loss of Rs. 26.2 million to the government.The Bribery Commission submitted that…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former State Minister Diana Gamage, who faces charges under the Immigration and Emigration Act.The case was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga today (21).The arrest warrant has reportedly been issued due to former State Minister Diana Gamage’s failure to appear before the court in a case filed against her for violating immigration and emigration laws.

The Presidential Special Investigation Committee, established to probe into past fraud, corruption and malpractices at Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and SriLankan Airlines, has invited complaints, views, and proposals from the public.In accordance with the Cabinet Decision dated July 1, 2025, based on the Cabinet Memorandum submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on June 30, 2025, the Presidential Special Investigation Committee was established to inquire into past incidents of fraud, corruption and irregularities at Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and SriLankan Airlines.Accordingly, the Committee seeks submissions from employees, staff members and the general public…

The Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office for the year 2026 was taken up for consideration at the Committee on Public Finance(CoPF) held on Tuesday (19) and was approved to be presented to Parliament with the Committee’s proposals, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.This consideration was carried out in terms of Section 34 of the Audit Act No. 19 of 2018.Given that the Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva, Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, was overseas, the said Committee met under the chairmanship of the Member of Parliament Rauff Hakeem, Attorney at Law, who was…

The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (JCPSM) announced that an indefinite strike has been launched today (21) across 31 hospitals under the Western Provincial Council, in protest against the implementation of the 2024 transfer orders, which they claim were issued amid serious irregularities and strong opposition.Accordingly, radiographers, medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists have joined the strike action.As stated by JCPSM General Secretary Chanaka Dharmawickrama, the strike commenced at 8.00 a.m. today (21).He also noted that the trade union action has been carried out across 31 hospitals under the Western Provincial Council due to…

A meeting was held on Wednesday (August 20) at the Presidential Secretariat between His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, the members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.During the meeting, the Cardinal briefed the President on the matters discussed at the tri-annual meeting of the Catholic Bishops, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.The Cardinal and Bishops also conveyed to the President, the views and proposals currently emerging within the Catholic Church.The Archbishop of Colombo was accompanied by the members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka led by its President…

Three more petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the clauses of the bill presented in Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former Presidents, on the grounds that it is contrary to the Constitution.The petitions were submitted by Sabaragamuwa University lecturer Mahinda Pathirana, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s media spokesman, Attorney-at-Law Raveendra Manoj Gamage, and former Navy Chief of Staff Mohan Wijewickrama.The Attorney General has been named as the respondent.The petitioners argue that Clauses 1 to 4 of the proposed bill violate the doctrine of separation of powers, which is guaranteed by the Constitution of Sri…

The government has taken steps to implement a special program to dispose unnecessary items which have accumulated in all state institutions.The program announced as “Seiri Week”, is scheduled to be implemented from September 01 to 04.This program has been implemented with the aim of creating a clean, healthy and safe environment suitable for officers in government institutions to freely perform their duties.Accordingly, the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a special circular which has been sent to all Secretaries of Ministries, Chief Secretaries of Provinces, Heads of Departments, District Secretaries, Heads of…