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Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, according to the statement.“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said.Cancers that have spread, or metastasized, are considered Stage 4, the most advanced. Most prostate cancers are detected at an earlier stage.According to the Centers…

The Department of Meteorology says South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island.Cloudy skies can be expected over most part of the island.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Central, Southern and Northern provinces.Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts, the Department said.Several spells of showers will occur in North-central province.Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night.Additionally, fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected…

A foreign national has been arrested at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (19) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit for smuggling Kush cannabis, estimated to be worth around Rs. 79 million.The suspect, a 21-year-old Thai national, had purchased the Kush cannabis in Thailand, had traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and then arrived at BIA on Malaysia Airlines flight MH-179 at 12 midnight in an attempt to distract the attention of customs officers.Officers from the Customs Narcotics Control Unit have arrested him when he was found in possession of a total…

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern about several online media posts, including those on social media that are targeting judicial officers.In a statement issued on Sunday (18), the BASL emphasized that it has observed these posts being shared and commented upon by members of the public in a manner detrimental to the judicial officers concerned and the system of administration of justice.“In view of the pivotal role played by members of the judiciary in the dispensation of justice and the paramount requirement to ensure and safeguard the independence of the judiciary, the law provides specific…

The inquiry committee, appointed to investigate and report on allegations of misconduct and serious abuse of office against Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, is scheduled to commence its investigation today (May 19).According to the Parliament Secretariat, Tennakoon is scheduled to appear before the committee at 2.00 p.m. today in Committee Room No. 8 of Parliament.The investigative committee has conducted preliminary inquiries over the past few weeks at Parliament. Accordingly, it had earlier issued a formal notice to Suspended IGP Tennakoon, summoning him to appear before the committee. This will be Tennakoon’s first appearance before the committee.On May 15,…

All arrangements have been finalized for the National War Heroes’ Day celebrations, which will commemorate the 16th anniversary of the victory that ended the brutal terrorism which afflicted the country for over three decades.The ceremony is scheduled to take place in front of the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilaka, who led the tri-forces in bringing an end to terrorism, are also expected to attend the ceremony.Meanwhile, Police have…

A special traffic plan will be in place tomorrow (19) around the Parliament area in Battaramulla due to the National War Heroes’ Day celebrations.The commemoration event is scheduled to be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Accordingly, Police have urged motorists to use alternate routes during this period.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate in the National War Heroes’ Day celebrations to be held tomorrow, in commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the war victory.According to the Chairman of the Authority, Brigadier Senarath Kohona (Rtd.) the ceremony will be held under the patronage of the President in his capacity…

Today (18) marks 16 years since the end of Sri Lanka’s three-decade-long civil war, which concluded with the death of Velupillai Prabhakaran, leader of the armed separatist group – the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) – by Sri Lankan security forces at the Nandikadal Lagoon on May 18, 2009.This day commemorates the defeat of the LTTE, a terrorist group that had waged war in the country for over thirty years.The brutal conflict came to an end with the elimination of Prabhakaran by Sri Lanka’s armed forces, who are referred to by many as war heroes.In addition to ending the…

The election for the position of Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which has attracted much attention following the recent local government elections, will likely take a heated turn, according to political sources.Preparations are currently underway to hold the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council on June 02.However, since the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) was unable to cross the 50% threshold to establish power in the Colombo Municipal Council, which is considered a major local government institution in the country, in such a context, the opposition political parties are also paying close…

Two unidentified men on a motorcycle have opened fire at a vehicle carrying the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, and his lawyer at Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita earlier today.No casualties or injuries were reported from the shooting incident, according to the police.However, it was later revealed that Halloluwa was assaulted following the incident and was subsequently admitted to hospital with injuries.Additionally, a file belonging to Halloluwa was allegedly stolen during or immediately after the incident, police said.The police media spokesperson confirmed that the assailants fled the scene following the shooting.UPDATE: The police investigations into the…