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Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested earlier today (29) has been granted bail.He was released on two surety bails amounting to Rs.1 million each by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, Ada Derana reporter said.MP Archchuna was arrested this morning when he arrived at the Fort Police Station to record a statement.During a recent Satyagraha held in Colombo, the MP was seen allegedly arguing with a police officer on duty from the Fort Police.He was taken into custody this morning in connection with an investigation on charges of obstructing police duty.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Ishiba Shigeru in Tokyo during his official visit to Japan.During the meeting, both leaders have reaffirmed their intention to further deepen and expand cooperation, including inter alia in the areas of security, economy, investment, and development cooperation, under the framework of the deepened and expanded Comprehensive Partnership established between the two countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.Prime Minister Ishiba commended the trajectory of recovery of the Sri Lankan economy through the steady implementation of the IMF program and debt restructuring, and reiterated Japan’s continued…

Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan has been arrested by the Fort Police today (29).He has been apprehended for allegedly obstructing police duty by forcibly parking his vehicle opposite the Fort Railway Station during a protest staged on September 22.

The bodies of all three individuals have been recovered after a mound of earth collapsed onto workers at a construction site in Manikkawa, Mawanella.A group of workers were building a wall in Aluthnuwara, Mawanella, when a mound of earth collapsed onto them this morning (29).Rescue operations were carried out promptly to extricate the workers safely.However, according to Ada Derana reporter, the bodies of all three individuals have now been recovered.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government, is scheduled to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo today (29).The discussions are expected to focus on a wide range of areas, including the economy, investment, development cooperation, and security, the President’s Media Division said.Joining the President at the talks will be Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya, Senior Economic Advisor to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa, along with a…

A man who crashed his vehicle through the front doors of a Michigan church opened fire with an assault rifle and set the church ablaze, killing at least four people and wounding at least eight others before dying in a shootout with police, officials said. Police said the perpetrator, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, a former U.S. Marine from the nearby town of Burton, deliberately set fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was engulfed in flames and billowing smoke.Two of the shooting victims died and eight others were hospitalized, officials said. Several hours after the…

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (29) to lodge a complaint.The complaint concerns the alleged transfer of monthly salaries by government Members of Parliament to a party fund, which, according to Gammanpila, is subsequently used for political activities.Speaking to the media after filing the complaint, Gammanpila stated that Members of Parliament are not permitted to utilize their monthly allowances at their own discretion. He alleged that 159 government MPs, by transferring over Rs. 30 million collectively each month into a party fund and using it for political purposes,…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control price.The Authority announced that legal proceedings are being initiated against those traders who sold rice at inflated prices, in violation of the price regulations. It further emphasized that strict legal action will be taken against anyone selling rice above the stipulated price.According to the CAA, if a sole proprietorship is found guilty of such an offense, the owner can be fined between Rs. 100,000 and Rs. 500,000, or face imprisonment for up to five months, or both. The…

An earth bund has collapsed at a construction site in Manikkawa, Mawanella, trapping at least three workers on site. Rescue operations to extricate the individuals safely are currently underway, Buzzer News reporter said.

It is regrettable that 80% of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, says Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, President of the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology.Speaking at an event held at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, in view of World Heart Day, Dr. Withanawasam emphasized that the day’s main objective is to encourage collective action to prevent avoidable heart-related deaths.He highlighted that maintaining a simple and healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. This includes regular physical activity, a healthy diet, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and undergoing regular health checkups.Dr. Withanawasam further stated:“Knowing how to identify a heart attack,…