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Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) MPs Palani Digambaram and Velu Kumar have been caught on camera engaging in a brawl while participating in a debate on local television.Video footage of the incident shows the two MPs speaking to each other in a derogatory manner leading to a physical brawl.The MPs were later separated by the television staff in an attempt to contain the situation.TPA MP Velu Kumar had recently pledged support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election.Meanwhile, MP Palani Digambaram along with TPA Leader Mano Ganesan has extended support for Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the election.

Nearly two months have passed since two CT scan machines and two MRI machines at Colombo National Hospital experienced technical faults, significantly impacting patient care. Chanaka Dharmawickrama, President of the Government Radiology Technologists Association, reported that these machines remain unrepaired, causing considerable disruption to surgery and treatment services.The affected equipment includes CT scan machines in both the outpatient and main radiology departments, as well as MRI machines in the outpatient department and the neurosurgery unit.In response to inquiries, Colombo National Hospital Director Kumara Wickramasinghe stated that a team from Japan is scheduled to arrive to repair one of the machines.Additionally, some…

Independent presidential candidate Janaka Ratnayake submitted a formal complaint to the Election Commission today, expressing concerns over the selection process for a Presidential Candidate debate organized by PAFFREL, an election watchdog.Ratnayake criticized the decision to select only six out of the thirty-nine presidential candidates for a debate scheduled for the 7th of next month. He argued that this selection process is unfair to the remaining thirty-three candidates, as it disproportionately promotes the chosen six and provides them with undue media coverage.”We have explained to the Commissioner General about this injustice and expressed our protest today,” Ratnayake stated. He further demanded that…

The Ministry of Public Security has requested advice from the Attorney General on the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the issuance of visas to tourists.Public Security Ministry Secretary Viyani Gunathilaka confirmed that all necessary measures have been taken in accordance with the court’s ruling.Gunathilaka stated that he has sought further clarification from the Attorney General on specific matters and that a special discussion is scheduled to take place soon.The Attorney General’s Department indicated plans to file a motion with the Supreme Court to address certain issues that have arisen.The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order halting the implementation of…

The Motor Traffic Department has announced the cancellation of all non-renewable driving licenses in a bid to enhance road safety. Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Weerasinghe stated that the decision was prompted by the increasing number of reported accidents.As part of this initiative, approximately 1.1 million non-renewable heavy vehicle driving licenses will be canceled by the end of this year. Affected license holders will be required to obtain new driving licenses within a designated grace period, during which they must undergo proper medical tests.In addition, the Commissioner General revealed plans to cancel the licenses of 1 million non-renewable light vehicle driving…

Each candidate contesting at the Presidential Election – 2024 to elect the President is authorized to incur a sum not exceeding of Rs.109.00 (one hundred and nine rupees) only per elector for the purpose of election propaganda activities. Accordingly, the maximum amount that could be incurred by a candidate is Rs. 1,868,298,586.00 (one billion, eight hundred and sixty eight million, two hundred and ninety eight thousand, five hundred and eighty six rupees) only.

The last Randoli Perahara of the annual Esala Perahara Festival at the historic Talada Palace in Kandy was conducted tonight (19) night.

The Sri Lankan cadet officer, who passed out from Britain’s prestigious Sandhurst Military Academy last week, has gone missing, according to Defence Ministry sources.Mohammed Aneek was among 209 officers who passed out after 44 weeks of intense training. He was scheduled to return home this week after the passing out parade but missed the scheduled flight.When the Sri Lankan High Commission offered to arrange his transport to the airport for his scheduled flight last Saturday, he declined the offer, saying he would find his own way. He had vacated the Academy on Friday. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK,…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has pledged to expose the truth behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, fulfilling the expectations of the people, particularly the country’s Catholic community.Premadasa made this remark during a visit to the Colombo Archbishop’s residence, where he met with His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and the Assistant Bishops of the Colombo Archdiocese to seek their blessings.The SJB leader and presidential candidate assured that he has a clear plan to uncover the truth, a plan that has already been presented in Parliament. He emphasized that the entire nation, led by the Catholic community, is questioning whether the investigations into…

Former Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have been appointed as Presidential advisors by President Ranil Wickremesinghe as per the power vested with him under Article 41(1) of the Constitution.Harin Fernando has been appointed as advisor on sports, lands and tourism affairs while Manusha Nanayakakara has been appointed as advisor on labour and foreign employment.A social media activist, Bharata Prabhashana Tennakon, had posted a post on his Facebook account on August 09 and the following is the Facebook post.