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There is currently no threat to national security, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).The Defence Secretary made this statement while attending an event in Colombo.He further stated that underworld activities are not directly related to national security, and that such matters are being handled by the Ministry of Public Security.Speaking to media, the Defence Secretary said, “There is no threat to national security. You were able to come here today without any issues, weren’t you? The underworld is not something directly connected to national security. It’s managed by the Ministry of Public Security.…

“Kavantissa”, the largest living tusker which symbolizes the pride of the Sri Lankan elephant lineage, is reportedly facing a serious threat to his life.‘Kavantissa’ came into the spotlight in 2012 following the tragic death of ‘Siyambalangamuwa Tusker’, which had been the most majestic wild elephant in Sri Lanka until then.However, due to human activities in recent decades, Kavantissa’s traditional annual migratory route—from the Kala Wewa and Balau Wewa through Galgamuwa, Thabbowa, and Wilpattu—is now completely inaccessible.Similarly, water reserves such as Palukadawala, Mahagalgamuwa, and Iginimitiya, which were once part of the tusker’s habitat, are increasingly being cleared by humans for cultivation…

Transfers have been granted to a group of senior police officers with the approval of the National Police Commission.According to the Office of the Police Media Spokesman, transfers were made based on service requirements by Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya.Among those transfers issued are four Superintendents of Police (SSPs), four Superintendents of Police (SPs), and 25 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), the Office of the Police Media Spokesman stated.

The resolution to remove Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon from office in terms of Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, will be taken up for debate in Parliament today.  

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has reportedly been appointed as the official distributor in Sri Lanka for Starlink satellite internet service equipment, which has recently gained regulatory access to the country.A post on the official Facebook page of Singer (Sri Lanka) has indicated the development, while internal sources expect a formal announcement shortly.Meanwhile, the official Facebook page of Starlink Sri Lanka has published a statement confirming this.“We’re proud to announce that Singer Sri Lanka is now the official distributor of Starlink – the world’s leading satellite internet provider. Whether you’re in the city or the most remote village, reliable high-speed internet…

The Supreme Court today (04) dismissed without examination two fundamental rights petitions filed requesting the issuance of an order to annul seven Memoranda of Understanding signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of India recently.After a lengthy consideration, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Achala Wengappuli and Priyantha Fernando issued this order.The petitions had been filed by a group including Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara and the Viyathmaga organization.

The first Randoli Perahera of this year’s Kandy Esala Festival is scheduled to take to the streets tonight (04), as part of the historic annual procession, one of the oldest and grandest festivals in Sri Lanka.The Randoli Perahera will parade the streets for five days until August 8.The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy commenced with the first Kumbal Perahera parading the streets on July 30. The Kumbal Perahera was held for five days until yesterday (03).The Kandy Esala festival will draw to a close following the water-cutting ceremony…

The death toll from a migrant boat capsizing off Yemen’s coast has risen to 68, with 74 others still missing, as search and rescue operations continue amid rough seas, local officials said.Rescue teams have recovered 68 bodies throughout the day along the coastline of southern Abyan province, while 12 survivors were pulled from the water earlier in the morning, according to Abdul Qader Bajamil, director of the health office in Abyan province.Source: IANS–Agencies

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police Station, who was arrested in connection with a bribery incident, has been further remanded until August 18, Ada Derana reporter said.The order was issued when the case was taken up today (04) before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga.The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) had informed court that the suspect was arrested based on a complaint made by a businessman from Okkampitiya.According to the complaint, the suspect had allegedly demanded a monthly bribe of Rs. 50,000 to allow a sand mining business to continue without interference in Okkampitiya. The…

The National Fishing Vessel Census is scheduled to begin today (04).The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources announced that the first phase will commence today at the Panadura Fisheries Harbor and will be implemented island-wide until August 20.This fishing vessel census is being conducted for the first time in approximately 10 years and will cover the entire island.According to the ministry, one of the main objectives of the census is to create an updated database of the approximately 50,000 fishing vessels operating along the country’s coastline.The purpose of the census is to identify active fishing vessels, remove unused and dilapidated…