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The official welcoming ceremony for the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka last night (April 4) for a three-day state visit, is currently underway at Independence Square in Colombo.Prime Minister Modi is accompanied by a high-level Indian delegation, including Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, the Indian Foreign Secretary, and several senior officials from the Government of India.Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Prime Minister Modi was warmly received by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with other dignitaries.In a statement issued on…

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has arrived in the island yesterday evening on a historical three-day state visit.Prime Minister Modi who arrived at the Katunayake International Airport, a short while ago, is accompanied by Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Indian Foreign Secretary and several senior officials of the Government of India.The Indian delegation was officially received by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath at the BIA.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Sri Lanka for the fourth time on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Premier Modi has previously visited…

The Convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Madushan Chandrajith and another individual who were arrested and remanded for staging a protest in defiance of a court order have been granted bail, said Ada Derana reporter.The duo was each released on two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

The National Election Commission has decided to educate the police officers pertaining to the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Act and the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act ahead of the impending Local Government Elections. The Local Government Elections are scheduled to be held on 6 May. The Commissioner General Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake noted that officers will also be educated on ways to solve election-related disputes. The program will be conducted at district level. Accordingly, officers-in-charge of a number of districts including Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla will be educated related to election laws. Meanwhile, five complaints related to election law violations have been reported…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is currently in Bangkok, Thailand, attending the 6th BIMSTEC Summit and participating in “Invest Sri Lanka” promotional events aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and attracting investment to Sri Lanka.On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister engaged in bilateral discussions with the Prime Ministers of Bhutan and Nepal, focusing on enhancing collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including economic cooperation and regional connectivity.As part of economic outreach initiatives, Prime Minister Amarasuriya addressed the “Invest Sri Lanka” Business Forum, jointly organized with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. The forum served as a platform to…

The Court of Appeal has ordered the relevant Returning Officers to re-accept nearly 37 rejected nomination papers submitted by candidates to contest for several Local Government (LG) institutions across the island.This order was issued by the two-member Appeals Court bench comprising the Acting President of the Court of Appeal Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar and Justice K.P. Fernando after considering writ petitions filed by several political parties and independent groups challenging the rejection of their nomination papers submitted to contest the upcoming LG Polls.

Police have arrested three women in connection with a burglary that took place in the Moratuwa Police Division, during which over Rs. 600,000 in cash was reportedly stolen.According to police, a complaint was lodged on March 24 alleging that three female suspects had unlawfully entered a residence and stolen Rs. 639,000 in cash.Following a tip-off, officers from the Moratuwa Police Station conducted a raid in Koralawella and Moratuwa areas on April 3, leading to the arrest of the suspects. The individuals, aged 33 and 47, are residents of the same localities, according to police.Police have also recovered a portion of the…

The Election Commission has temporarily suspended the government’s New Year food relief program, citing concerns over its implementation ahead of the upcoming local government elections.In a written notice, the Commission has instructed the Secretary to the President and the Secretary to the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development to postpone the distribution of the seasonal relief food package until after the elections are held.The initiative, based on a recent budget proposal, aimed to provide essential food items valued at Rs. 5,000 at a subsidized rate of Rs. 2,500 to eligible low-income families. The benefit was intended for…

South Korea’s Constitutional Court officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, bringing an end to months of political uncertainty after his controversial declaration of martial law in December. The ruling, delivered on Friday, upholds the impeachment vote passed by parliament late last year. Yoon, whose removal takes immediate effect, must vacate the presidential residence as South Korea prepares for a new election. Under national law, a general election to select his successor must be held within 60 days. Unanimous ruling against YoonA panel of eight justices unanimously ruled that Yoon’s imposition of martial law was unconstitutional. Acting Head Judge Moon Hyung-bae…

Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court on Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forest. Subsequently, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother have been released on two surety bails of Rs. 500,000 each.Indictments were served before Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendige in relation to a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.The case will be taken up for hearing once again on 30 May.