Author: Buzzer Editorial

The scrutiny of answer scripts for the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination has been suspended due to the ongoing investigations into the leak of the first paper in Anuradhapura, Education Ministry Secretary J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara said.Addressing the media she said the President and the Education Minister have ordered a re-examination of the Grade 5 Scholarship, following a report from the Examinations Department and CID investigation.An investigation has been launched by the relevant departments into the first paper of the recently held Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the secretary said.According to the Examinations Act, the 2024 Grade 5 exam was conducted properly.…

The Committee on High Posts which met recently (18) in Parliament has given its approval for the nomination of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka designated to the State of Kuwait.Accordingly, the Committee on High Posts considered the nomination of Mr. L.P. Ratnayake as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the State of Kuwait and has approved same. (Parliament)

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) sacked three of its members- Pavithra Wanniarachchi, S.M. Chandrasena and Rohitha Abeygunawardane – from all their positions for defying the party’s stand at the presidential election and supporting President Ranil Wickremesinghe.SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam informed them in writing that they would be stripped of their positions in the party. The party decided to field MP Namal Rajapaksa as the presidential candidate.However, these thre MPs were among those who went against the official stand of the party and decided to back the President instead.

The University Grant Commission (UGC) will release the Z-Score cut off marks for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination 2023 today, for study courses of universities in respect of each district, University Grant Commission sources told.The cut-off marks can be viewed through the website, www.ugc.ac.lk.The cut off marks are issued based on the results of the 2023 GCE Advanced Level examination.

The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to polling stations for the 2024 presidential election commenced this morning. Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake announced that ballot boxes and staff will be dispatched to 13,421 centers across the country.To facilitate this process, 1,234 issuing centers have been established. Ratnayake also noted that over 150,000 government officials have been deployed for duties at the polling stations.In addition, nearly a thousand officials, including chief counting officers, have been sent to outlying provinces from several districts, including Colombo, to ensure smooth election operations.The police have assured that special security measures are in place for the…

Founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and former Minister Basil Rajapaksa left for Dubai from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, the airport Duty Manager said.He left for Dubai on Emirates Airlines (EK-649) at 03.05 a.m.He had reportedly paid USD 206 for access to this plane and had obtained the facility at the ‘Gold Route’ terminal in the BIA. Sources at the airport said that Basil Rajapaksa will first go to Dubai and then leave for the USA from there, and that he always uses this flight route to leave for the…

A total of 116 representatives from various international election observation organizations have arrived in Sri Lanka to monitor the upcoming presidential election. Among the observers, 78 are from the European Union (EU), marking a substantial contingent from the EU election observation mission.Additionally, 22 representatives from the Commonwealth have also arrived to participate in the monitoring activities.The Asian Election Observation Network has sent 9 observers, while 7 representatives from South Asian regional countries have joined the election monitoring process this year, following an invitation from the Election Commission.These international observers have been deployed across twenty-five districts to carry out their monitoring duties. The…

Nine government officials in the Hambantota district have been banned from participating in election duties following complaints of their involvement in promoting political parties. Hambantota District Election Officer, MP Sumanasekara, confirmed that the individuals include teachers, principals, and public Health inspectors.Sumanasekara also noted that complaints have been received regarding ten other government officials, and the Election Commission has been informed about these cases.The Election Commission has reiterated the importance of impartiality among government officials engaged in election duties. In a statement, the commission emphasized that public officials should maintain cordial relations with voters, candidates, and their authorized representatives.The commission has instructed all…

New Zealand reached 255 for 4 in reply to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 305, at the close of the second day’s play in the first Test match at Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.Opener Tom Latham (70) and Kane Williamson (55) made valuable half-centuries, building useful partnerships that anchored New Zealand’s innings.New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway made a solid start, adding 63 runs in 18.4 overs. Off-spinner Ramesh Mendis made the first breakthrough, dismissing Conway for 17 off 59 balls.Kane Williamson joined Latham, and the pair put on 73 runs for the second wicket. Latham, who…

The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts.Several spells of showers will occur in North-western province and in Colombo, Gampaha, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces during the evening or night, it said.Strong winds of about 40-45 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills and in North-central and Southern provinces.The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during…