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The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate and report its findings on Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has found him guilty of all allegations leveled against the IGP.Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne confirmed that he has received the report of the committee which has recommended the removal of Deshabandhu Tennakoon from the post of IGP.The Committee of Inquiry was chaired by Supreme Court Judge P.P. Surasena and consisted of Justice W. M. N. P. Iddawala and E. W. M. Lalith Ekanayake, Chairman, National Police Commission (Ex-officio). Resolution to appoint a…

P&S (Perera & Sons) one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic homegrown brands, celebrates itsremarkable 123-year journey on 17 th July 2025, marking generations of trust, taste and sharedmemories. Founded in 1902, P&S began as a modest bakery and has grown into a belovednational institution, deeply woven into the fabric of Sri Lankan daily life. As generations havepassed, so too has the legacy: from parent to child, from grandparent to grandchild. Today, manyyoung Sri Lankans are rediscovering what their families have loved for decades and making ittheir own. With over 227 outlets islandwide, the brand’s presence is as widespread as itsemotional…

In a milestone celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and regional empowerment, the David PierisGroup awarded over Rs. 20 million in seed funding to selected young entrepreneurs at the Thalir SeedFunding Award Ceremony 2025, held at the North Gate Hotel in Jaffna.This event marked the next phase of the Group’s visionary ‘Thalir’ initiative, launched just a few monthsago to uplift aspiring entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s Northern Region under the Northern DevelopmentProgramme of David Pieris Group.Meaning “sprout” in Tamil, Thalir reflects the spirit of growth and fresh beginnings—an apt symbol forthe energy and ambition of the young business minds now poised to make…

A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto a school campus in northern Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 1 person and injuring others, according to the military and a fire official.The aircraft crashed onto the campus of Milestone School and College, in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood, where children were present. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash.Jamuna TV reported that at least 13 people, including students, were injured. Fire and rescuers from the military arrived at the scene.The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft…

An Air India Airbus A320 operating as flight A12744 from Kochi to Mumbai slightly veered off while landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) amid heavy rainfall.All passengers were reported safe and deboarded the aircraft without injuries.The incident occurred during the aircraft’s landing phase, when the plane experienced a runway excursion due to intense rainfall in Mumbai. According to initial information, the pilot was able to successfully pull out tyre and dock the aircraft back.According to reports, pictures accessed by NDTV show a clump of glass stuck to the rear part of the aircraft and signs of damage on…

The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit between Sri Lanka and the United States.Following the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose reciprocal tariffs based on trade deficit between the US and other trading partners, several countries including Sri Lanka have been engaging with the Office of the United States Trade Representative to strike deals to reduce the tariff rates.Accordingly, Sri Lanka also held several rounds of discussions.Although US President Trump announced a tariff rate of 44% in April for Sri…

A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. These sea areas are expected to be rough or very rough, with strong gusty winds reaching up to 60–70 kmph. Wave heights (about 2.5 to 3.0 meters) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota, according to the Meteorology Department. Therefore, there is a possibility of surges in nearshore sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle,…

Former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, both currently serving prison sentences, along with former Sports Ministry Secretary, retired Major General Nanda Mallawarachchi, who is also serving a prison sentence, have been indicted today (21) at the Colombo High Court. They are currently serving prison sentences for being accused of committing an offense under the Public Property Act by importing carrom boards and dam boards through the Lanka Sathosa Company during the 2014 presidential election and distributing them to sports associations with the aim of gaining political advantage.Following the indictment, Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne ordered the release of the…

England has been confirmed as the host of the next three World Test Championship finals – in 2027, 2029 and 2031 – following the country’s successful staging of the first three such events since 2021.The decision, which had been on the cards since Lord’s played host to South Africa’s five-wicket victory over Australia in the third WTC final last month, was ratified at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore this week.Despite some speculation that the contest could be set for a relocation to India from 2027 onwards, the ICC cited the ECB’s “successful track record in hosting recent finals” in…

The Israeli military has killed at least 67 people waiting for UN aid lorries in northern Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says.The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy “encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire”, soon after it crossed from Israel and cleared checkpoints.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had “fired warning shots” to remove “an immediate threat”. It disputed the number of reported deaths.On Saturday it warned that extreme hunger was increasing in Gaza and growing numbers of people were arriving at its facilities “in a state of extreme exhaustion and…