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The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a committee comprised of ministers to submit a report with recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers related to the decisions taken by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan individuals including General Shavendra Silva recently.Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the attention of the Cabinet of Ministers have been drawn on the decisions taken by the UK government to impose sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan individuals recently.He stated that therefore, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a committee comprised of ministers to submit a report with…

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) states that it has planned a special bus service to facilitate public transportation for people traveling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and those returning to Colombo. According to SLTB Deputy General Manager Panduka Swarnahansa, 500 additional buses will be deployed to assist those returning to their hometowns for the festive period. This program will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will be operated from April 9 to April 13, providing transportation for people traveling to their villages. Meanwhile, the second phase will be operating from April 16 to April 20…

PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) – A French court on Monday barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement, in a seismic ruling that could fuel global tensions over judicial efforts to police politics.The French court’s ruling was a catastrophic setback for Le Pen, 56. The National Rally (RN) party chief is one of the most prominent figures of the European far right, and a front-runner in polls for France’s 2027 contest.The ruling could have wide-ranging repercussions on French politics, upending the race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron and placing additional pressure on his…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that 30,000 young people will be recruited into the public service, with the necessary funds already allocated for the initiative.Speaking at a public meeting in Buttala, held in the lead-up to the local government elections, the President emphasized the government’s commitment to providing employment opportunities for the youth.“We are recruiting 30,000 new young people with talent and ability. Now the money has been allocated. I have seen that many advertisements are being published in newspapers. We will provide jobs for those who apply,” he said.In addition to employment opportunities, President Dissanayake highlighted efforts to expand…

Three Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake while attempting to travel to Greece using forged Greek residence visas.The suspects, aged 22, 24, and 25, who had entered Sri Lanka on tourist visas, were apprehended by the Border Surveillance Unit of the Immigration and Emigration Department as they attempted to board a flight to Bahrain yesterday (30).Airline officials became suspicious of the Greek residence visas presented by the trio during clearance procedures and alerted immigration authorities. A subsequent technical examination confirmed that the visas had been forged using advanced high-tech techniques.During initial questioning, the suspects…

The Court of Appeal has ordered Returning Officers to suspend activities related to conducting Local Government (LG) Elections in areas where petitions have been filed challenging the rejection of nomination papers. The suspension will remain in effect until April 2, 2025.A bench comprising Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mohamed Lafar Tahir, and Justice K.P. Fernando issued the order after considering multiple petitions filed by political parties and independent groups against the rejection of nomination papers. The petitions were submitted by several parties including the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) challenging the rejection of their nominations for several local government…

The Ministry of Health announced that Sri Lanka is prepared to dispatch a medical team to Myanmar to assist those affected by the recent earthquake.Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a team of medical professionals, including specialist doctors and nursing staff with experience in disaster response, is ready to be deployed once the Myanmar government provides the necessary clearance.Speaking at a media briefing in Kalutara, the minister emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to supporting Myanmar during this crisis.“The government is actively working to provide Myanmar with essential medicines, medical equipment, and other necessary supplies. In addition, we have assembled a…

The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death underworld figure K.M. Sarath Bandara, also known as ‘SF Sarath’, who was found guilty of shooting and killing a man in the Borella area in 2014.Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Nawarathne Marasinghe delivered this verdict today (01).Meanwhile, the court ordered the acquittal and release of three other defendants, including Chaminda Ravi Jayanath alias ‘Dematagoda Chaminda,’ who were named as defendants in the case.The case was filed against the four defendants on the charges of shooting and killing a person named Hettiarachchige Duminda inside a salon in the Wanathamulla area…

A major accident has occurred near the 25.5 km mark on the Dodangoda-Galanigama Expressway, involving multiple vehicles.According to reports, two lorries, a luxury van carrying foreign nationals, and a car were involved in the collision. The accident took place when a lorry transporting rice from Matara to Colombo was struck from behind by the luxury van.The impact caused a chain reaction, with a car following behind crashing into the van. The collision also resulted in damage to the expressway’s safety fence.The Traffic Police of the Southern Expressway said that six individuals including four British national tourists were injured in the accident and…

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to provide the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in order to receive services from the department.Issuing a statement, the department has informed that it will be mandatory to submit the TIN to obtain services from the department with effect from April 15, 2025.