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Sri Lanka’s Parliament votes to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector General Of Police.The motion received 177 votes in favour while no votes were cast against. Earlier, the motion, backed by 115 Members of Parliament, was submitted to the Speaker on March 25 under the provisions of the Removal of Public Officers (Procedure) Act No. 5 of 2002. The motion follows the findings of a special committee appointed to investigate allegations of serious misconduct against Tennakoon.After a thorough inquiry, the committee unanimously concluded that Tennakoon was culpable of the charges raised in the motion.These include 27 allegations ranging from…

Hayleys Fentons Limited has achieved a proud milestone, being recognised for the first time as oneof Sri Lanka’s Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work. This recognition underscores the company’sunwavering commitment to cultivating a people-first culture, one that is anchored in trust,collaboration, and continuous learning.As Sri Lanka’s No.1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor, Hayleys Fentons brings over a century ofengineering excellence. The company also proudly holds the distinction of managing the largestengineering workforce in the country, with one in every five new recruits being an engineer, which isa testament to its scale, capabilities, and industry leadership.“At Hayleys Fentons, we believe…

The public hearing conducted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding the nationwide power outage that occurred on February 9, 2025, commenced this morning (05).Senior officials, including the Acting General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board recorded statements during the hearing, which is being held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.An island-wide power outage occurred on February 9 due to an issue in the transmission system at the Panadura Grid Substation of the CEB.At the time, the Minister of Power and Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody stated that the outage was caused by a…

The Officer-in-Charge of the Keerthibandarapura Traffic Division has been taken into custody by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.The OIC was arrested by Bribery Commission officials while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 from a lorry driver.The arrested officer is scheduled to be presented before the Walapane Magistrate’s Court.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to reduce the insurance coverage limit for Members of Parliament from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 250,000.

The Attorney General has filed a new case before the Colombo High Court against five individuals, including Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” on 50 charges, including conspiracy to escape from the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) while in detention.The case was taken up today (August 5) before Colombo High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka.The indictments were formally served to all accused during today’s court proceedings, said Ada Derana reporter.The accused in the case are:• Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata• Ravindu Sandipa Gunasekara, a former constable of the CID• …

US-based aerospace giant SpaceX has appointed SINGER Sri Lanka as the authorized retailer for Starlink, marking a major step toward transforming internet access in Sri Lanka. The move aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly in areas traditionally underserved by conventional connectivity solutions.Starlink, developed by SpaceX, is a satellite internet system that provides fast, reliable, and unlimited internet access through a network of low-Earth orbit satellites. This system bypasses the need for ground-based infrastructure, offering seamless internet coverage even in remote locations.The launch of Starlink in Sri Lanka is set to revolutionize connectivity across the island, particularly benefiting rural and…

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.