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The resolution to remove Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon from office in terms of Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, will be taken up for debate in Parliament today.  

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has reportedly been appointed as the official distributor in Sri Lanka for Starlink satellite internet service equipment, which has recently gained regulatory access to the country.A post on the official Facebook page of Singer (Sri Lanka) has indicated the development, while internal sources expect a formal announcement shortly.Meanwhile, the official Facebook page of Starlink Sri Lanka has published a statement confirming this.“We’re proud to announce that Singer Sri Lanka is now the official distributor of Starlink – the world’s leading satellite internet provider. Whether you’re in the city or the most remote village, reliable high-speed internet…

The Supreme Court today (04) dismissed without examination two fundamental rights petitions filed requesting the issuance of an order to annul seven Memoranda of Understanding signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of India recently.After a lengthy consideration, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Achala Wengappuli and Priyantha Fernando issued this order.The petitions had been filed by a group including Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara and the Viyathmaga organization.

The first Randoli Perahera of this year’s Kandy Esala Festival is scheduled to take to the streets tonight (04), as part of the historic annual procession, one of the oldest and grandest festivals in Sri Lanka.The Randoli Perahera will parade the streets for five days until August 8.The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy commenced with the first Kumbal Perahera parading the streets on July 30. The Kumbal Perahera was held for five days until yesterday (03).The Kandy Esala festival will draw to a close following the water-cutting ceremony…

The death toll from a migrant boat capsizing off Yemen’s coast has risen to 68, with 74 others still missing, as search and rescue operations continue amid rough seas, local officials said.Rescue teams have recovered 68 bodies throughout the day along the coastline of southern Abyan province, while 12 survivors were pulled from the water earlier in the morning, according to Abdul Qader Bajamil, director of the health office in Abyan province.Source: IANS–Agencies

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police Station, who was arrested in connection with a bribery incident, has been further remanded until August 18, Ada Derana reporter said.The order was issued when the case was taken up today (04) before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga.The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) had informed court that the suspect was arrested based on a complaint made by a businessman from Okkampitiya.According to the complaint, the suspect had allegedly demanded a monthly bribe of Rs. 50,000 to allow a sand mining business to continue without interference in Okkampitiya. The…

The National Fishing Vessel Census is scheduled to begin today (04).The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources announced that the first phase will commence today at the Panadura Fisheries Harbor and will be implemented island-wide until August 20.This fishing vessel census is being conducted for the first time in approximately 10 years and will cover the entire island.According to the ministry, one of the main objectives of the census is to create an updated database of the approximately 50,000 fishing vessels operating along the country’s coastline.The purpose of the census is to identify active fishing vessels, remove unused and dilapidated…

The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) extends its sincereappreciation for the recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce and finalize the tariff rate to20% on Sri Lankan exports to the United States. This strategic policy move marks a pivotal milestone forSri Lanka’s manufacturing and export sectors, particularly the rubber and plastics industries, which havelong been key contributors to the national economy.This significant tariff reduction comes at a critical juncture as Sri Lanka continues its recovery from a severeeconomic downturn, still navigating through an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program. Thelowered tariff rate offers a much-needed…

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today (04), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 20,000 mark for the first time during morning trading.At the time the ASPI crossed this significant threshold, today’s turnover was recorded as over Rs. 432 million.

The Colombo High Court has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, until October 29.The defendants appeared before the court when the case was called today, said Ada Derana reporter. However, the hearing was adjourned as Colombo High Court Judge Pradeep Abeyratne, who is presiding over the case, was on leave.The Attorney General has filed the case under three charges, alleging that the defendants violated the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by depositing over Rs. 59 million—believed to be illegally…