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President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially opened “The Mall,” a newly constructed duty-free shopping complex in the Colombo Port City area on Thursday (September 5).This marks the debut of the first urban duty-free shopping mall in the region, featuring a range of stores, restaurants, and various retail outlets, the PMD said. Notable international duty-free retailers, including One World, China Duty Free Group (CDFG), and Flemingo will be operating within the mall, positioning the Colombo Port City as a premier shopping destination.Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and the official opening, the President embarked on an observation tour of the new complex.In his…

At least 47 persons including apparel factory workers were injured and admitted to the Bibila Hospital after a bus crashed into the back of another bus transporting a group of factory workers at Nagala in Bibila, police said.According to the Police Spokesman’s Office, the accident had occurred at around 7.30 p.m. today (05) when an SLTB bus had crashed into the back of a private bus, which was traveling from Bibila towards Ampara, on the Bibila-Ampara road in the Nagala area of the Bibila police division.The private bus was transporting a group of garment factory workers. Police further stated that the…

A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed today, solidifying support for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) presidential candidate, Namal Rajapaksa, in the upcoming election. The MoU was signed between a group of constituency organizers from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and representatives of the SLPP. The signing ceremony was attended by SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam and presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa.Approximately 40 constituency organizers from the SLFP were present to endorse the agreement.

The Colombo District Court has issued an enjoining order today (04) preventing the alleged defamatory statement recently made by MP Dayasiri Jayasekara regarding SJB parliamentarian Velu Kumar, from being shared on social media platforms. Former minister Jayasekara had made the controversial comments during a meeting held in Akuressa regarding the SJB parliamentarian Velu Kumar, who had recently pledged his support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential Election.The Colombo District Court issued this order after considering a plaint filed by MP Velu Kumar demanding a compensation of Rs. 500 million for the damage caused to his reputation by the statement…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the men’s and women’s shortlists for the ICC Player of the Month awards, with players from Ireland, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies confirmed to be in the running.South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj, West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales and Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage have been shortlisted for the men’s award while those making it to the shortlist for the women’s award are Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama, Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast and Ireland opener Gaby Lewis.ICC Men’s Player of the Month nominees for August:Maharaj, who is in line for…

CNN- Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend, Ugandan official says.The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in Paris, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s alleged attack, the doctor treating her had said.The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church.A report filed by a local administrator alleged the athlete and her ex-partner had been wrangling over a piece of land. Police say an investigation is under way.There are concerns about the increasing cases of violence against…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Anuradhapura Sanjeewa Mahanama, who allegedly assisted in the orchestrated shooting targeting the vehicle of former parliamentarian Uddika Premaratne.On June 14, Sri Lanka Police said that it was uncovered that the incident where several gunshots had been fired at the vehicle belonging to then-Anuradhapura District MP Uddika Premaratne, had been staged by the actor-turned-politician himself with the help of the Anuradhapura ASP.On September 17, 2023, it was initially reported that a group of unidentified gunmen had opened fire at Premaratne’s car soon after he returned to…

The Governor of the Uva Province, A. J. M. Muzammil, says he has tendered his resignation as the Uva Province Governor in order to support SJB Presidential Candidate and Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election.In a letter addressed to the President, Muzammil announces his resignation from the position of Governor of the Uva Province, with immediate effect. He also expresses gratitude to President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the confidence reposed in his abilities, in continuing the appointment granted to him by then President Gotabaya Rajapakse, as Governor of the Uva Province, and for giving him an opportunity to “continue…

The new alliance formed by the combination of all political parties and MPs backing incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming presidential election has been launched today (05).The event was held at the Water’s Edge Hotel in Battaramulla this morning, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.During the event, “the trophy” was unveiled as the symbol of the new alliance which has been named “Podujana Eksath Nidahas Peramuna”.The new alliance is led by PM Gunawardena, while Dr. Ramesh Pathirana has been appointed as the General Secretary.