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The Constitutional Council has approved President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recommendation to appoint Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya as the 37th Inspector General of Police of the country.This decision was made when the Constitutional Council met today (12) under the chairmanship of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his government’s aspiration is to bring the state into modernity.Speaking at the 2025 National Youth Conference in Colombo today (12), President Dissanayake noted that Cabinet approval has already been granted to promptly recruit around 62,000 individuals into the public service as part of the modernization effort.The President said, “Our government is not merely a center that provides jobs. Our government must become a center that creates jobs. But more importantly, we need a government that can build an economy and a social structure capable of sustaining such job creation through the public sector. Right now,…

The Department of Railways has announced the introduction of a new train service between Colombo and Badulla to cater to the high demand from both local and foreign tourists.According to the department, the ‘Ella Weekend Express’ will operate from Colombo Fort to Badulla every Saturday at 5:30 a.m., commencing on August 16. The return journey from Badulla to Colombo Fort will operate on Sundays, starting on August 17.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to foster a new generation of responsible young leaders, rejecting the concept of political dynasties or youth leaders who merely focus on protecting family power.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National Youth Conference held at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo today (12), President Dissanayake noted that the youth who step into leadership must be genuine, capable, and ethical — individuals ready to take over the country’s future after the current leadership.The Head of State further stressed the importance of nurturing a new youth generation that is adaptable, seeks knowledge, and can…

Amidst the ongoing rumours about his IPL future, Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson said he has been thankful to the Rajasthan Royals for the journey so far. Samson made his debut for the Royals as a young wicket-keeper batter in 2013 and has since captained the franchise as well. The 30-year-old has played 11 seasons for the Royals, participating in 155 matches during that time.Samson is the highest run-getter in RR’s history with 4219 runs from 150 innings. However, recent reports have suggested that Samson handed in a transfer request ahead of the 2026 season as he wants a fresh start…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to remove Dhammika Jayasundara from the post of General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways.

A total of 26 individuals have been injured in a road accident that occurred along the Colombo-Batticaloa main road in Batu Oya, Minneriya, police stated.According to police, the accident happened around 3:00 a.m. today (12), when a bus traveling from Maduroya towards Colombo collided with a tipper truck heading in the opposite direction.The injured individuals have been admitted to the Polonnaruwa, Minneriya, and Hingurakgoda hospitals.Hospital sources have reported that the condition of several of the injured is critical.The Minneriya Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.

The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene today (12).The council is scheduled to convene under the chairmanship of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at 1:30 p.m., according to the Speaker’s Office.The meeting is expected to focus on the proposal regarding the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police (IGP).The position of IGP became vacant following the removal of former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon through a resolution in Parliament. Subsequently, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was expected to present a nominee for the post to the Constitutional Council for approval.Accordingly, reports indicate that the Constitutional Council is expected to reach a final…

As part of its continued effort to expand its reach and advocate financial advocacy inSri Lanka, Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC, recently opened the doors to its80 th branch in the picturesque setting of Nuwara-Eliya. The branch opening carriedgreat significance for Mercantile Investments, because of its relationship with theiconic Grand Hotel Nuwara-Eliya. The prestigious heritage hotel is owned andoperated by the Nuwara-Eliya Hotels Company, which is an associate company ofMercantile Investments.The launch event was held under the auspices of Mr. Gerad Ondaatjie, ManagingDirector of Mercantile Investments, Mr. Laksanda Gunawardena, Chief OperatingOfficer, Mercantile Investments and other senior members of the management…

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government seeking to revoke the privileges of former Presidents.The petition has been submitted by Renuka Perera, the Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).The Attorney General has been named as the respondent in the petition.The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara on August 7.On July 31, the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was gazetted. The bill was drafted to revoke special privileges extended to former…