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The Central Committee of the Government Medical Officers’ Association has decided to launch an island-wide strike based on several demands, including the implementation of doctors’ transfers, Dr. Hansamal Weerasuriya, the Assistant Secretary of the GMOA stated.Speaking during a media briefing, Dr. Weerasuriya said if solutions are not provided for their issues by 8:00 a.m. on August 11, members of the GMOA will stage an island-wide strike.He said adequate time has been given to the Ministry of Health to provide solutions to their issues.Dr. Hansamal Weerasuriya stated, “If there is no proper intervention from the Ministry of Health to address the…

A total of 120 foreign nationals have been issued temporary driving licenses through the newly established service counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake since its launch on August 3, the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe states.This initiative was introduced to promote tourism and minimize inconvenience to foreign visitors. The service counter, which operates around the clock, facilitates the issuance of temporary driving licenses to eligible foreigners based on the validity period of their visas and existing driving licenses. The validity of the temporary license ranges from two to five months, he noted.However, Amarasinghe emphasized that licenses…

The resolution which was passed in Parliament yesterday, to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been forwarded to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament said.The resolution for the removal of Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the IGP was passed in Parliament yesterday (05).A total of 177 Members of Parliament voted in favour of the motion while no MP voted against the resolution. Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna abstained from voting.The vote was taken last evening after the resolution for the removal of Deshabandu…

Sri Lanka’s Parliament votes to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector General Of Police.The motion received 177 votes in favour while no votes were cast against. Earlier, the motion, backed by 115 Members of Parliament, was submitted to the Speaker on March 25 under the provisions of the Removal of Public Officers (Procedure) Act No. 5 of 2002. The motion follows the findings of a special committee appointed to investigate allegations of serious misconduct against Tennakoon.After a thorough inquiry, the committee unanimously concluded that Tennakoon was culpable of the charges raised in the motion.These include 27 allegations ranging from…

Hayleys Fentons Limited has achieved a proud milestone, being recognised for the first time as oneof Sri Lanka’s Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work. This recognition underscores the company’sunwavering commitment to cultivating a people-first culture, one that is anchored in trust,collaboration, and continuous learning.As Sri Lanka’s No.1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor, Hayleys Fentons brings over a century ofengineering excellence. The company also proudly holds the distinction of managing the largestengineering workforce in the country, with one in every five new recruits being an engineer, which isa testament to its scale, capabilities, and industry leadership.“At Hayleys Fentons, we believe…

The public hearing conducted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding the nationwide power outage that occurred on February 9, 2025, commenced this morning (05).Senior officials, including the Acting General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board recorded statements during the hearing, which is being held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.An island-wide power outage occurred on February 9 due to an issue in the transmission system at the Panadura Grid Substation of the CEB.At the time, the Minister of Power and Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody stated that the outage was caused by a…

The Officer-in-Charge of the Keerthibandarapura Traffic Division has been taken into custody by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.The OIC was arrested by Bribery Commission officials while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 from a lorry driver.The arrested officer is scheduled to be presented before the Walapane Magistrate’s Court.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to reduce the insurance coverage limit for Members of Parliament from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 250,000.

The Attorney General has filed a new case before the Colombo High Court against five individuals, including Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” on 50 charges, including conspiracy to escape from the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) while in detention.The case was taken up today (August 5) before Colombo High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka.The indictments were formally served to all accused during today’s court proceedings, said Ada Derana reporter.The accused in the case are:• Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata• Ravindu Sandipa Gunasekara, a former constable of the CID• …

US-based aerospace giant SpaceX has appointed SINGER Sri Lanka as the authorized retailer for Starlink, marking a major step toward transforming internet access in Sri Lanka. The move aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly in areas traditionally underserved by conventional connectivity solutions.Starlink, developed by SpaceX, is a satellite internet system that provides fast, reliable, and unlimited internet access through a network of low-Earth orbit satellites. This system bypasses the need for ground-based infrastructure, offering seamless internet coverage even in remote locations.The launch of Starlink in Sri Lanka is set to revolutionize connectivity across the island, particularly benefiting rural and…