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Bangladesh’s ousted and self-exiled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday in a contempt of court case, a top prosecutor said.Hasina has been facing multiple cases since she fled to India after deadly student-led protests in August, but it was the first time the former leader was sentenced in one of them.Shakil Akand Bulbul, a leader of the Awami League party’s banned student wing Chhatra League, was also sentenced to two months in prison in the same case, Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam told reporters. The party had…

A committee has been appointed to investigate and submit a report on plastic-based products in the market that pose a threat to the health of children, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development has announced.Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo today (03), Subject Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the government will take the strongest possible measures within the next two months to prevent such harmful products from entering the market, based on the committee’s recommendations.He warned that some plastic bottles used to fill hot water are unsafe and noted that tests have revealed serious risks due…

The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove unauthorized constructions that are affecting Sri Lanka’s iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Professor Mendis emphasized that although Sigiriya is not currently at risk of being removed from the World Heritage List, these unauthorized structures pose a potential threat to its status in the future.Located in the Matale District of the Central Province, Sigiriya is an ancient site of great historical significance, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. The site features remarkable architectural arrangements and frescoes, developed into a…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his gratitude to SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk, for enabling access to Starlink satellite internet services for all Sri Lankans.Wickremesinghe also stated that he hoped to meet Elon Musk in the near future, and explore the further opportunities available for Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, the former President’s Office said in a brief statement on Wednesday (2).Former President Wickremesinghe had initiated the approval process for Starlink satellite internet services back in 2024 following a meeting with Mr. Musk in Bali, Indonesia on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Summit.Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet…

A discussion was held today (2) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President and Bonnie Horbach, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka.The talks focused on the possible return to Sri Lanka of ancient artefacts and manuscripts currently in the possession of the Netherlands, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).Ambassador Bonnie Horbach expressed her gratitude for the cooperation extended by the Government of Sri Lanka in this endeavour. She also remarked that this initiative presents a significant opportunity to further strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries.The government of the Netherlands…

A pediatrician at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila, Professor Ruwanthi Perera has raised concerns over the increasing number of accidents involving children.Speaking at a press briefing organized by the Health Promotion Bureau in recognition of National Accident Prevention Week, Professor Perera highlighted that many childhood accidents are a result of ignorance and experimentation.“As a South Asian country, we rank quite high in terms of accident rates. Unfortunately, national data shows a growing number of injuries among children due to accidents,” she stated.Professor Perera explained that healthcare services cater to children up to the age of 16 and emphasized…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement the programme to provide scholarships for students who obtained higher grades at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination to study their first degree at foreign universities. According to the government policy, a total of Rs. 200 million has been allocated through the 2025 Budget to provide opportunities for students who have passed the G.C.E. (A/L) with the highest ranks to study at foreign universities, aligning with the objective of creating ‘civilized citizen-advanced human resources’, the Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in a statement.Under the scholarship program, it has been proposed to award…

Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service is now officially available in Sri Lanka, its owner and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday.In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk announced, “Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!”, marking the official launch of the service in the country.He also shared a post by Starlink’s official account which showed a Sri Lanka map with all regions covered and marked ‘available’. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) had granted a “Telecommunications Service Provider” license to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited on 14 August 2024, authorizing…

Sri Lanka’s 2026 national budget will be presented to Parliament in October 2025, with the second reading (budget speech) scheduled for November, and the final debate and third reading to take place during November and December, according to a proposal approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.The Department of Government Information in a statement said that the budget will be prepared under the theme “Production Economy and Inclusive Participation in Economic Development”, aligning with the government’s long-term policy framework “Rich Country and A Beautiful Life” and the National Policy Framework 2026–2030.In line with the Public Finance Management Act No. 44 of…

labrador-sized dinosaur was wrongly categorised when it was found and is actually a new species, scientists have discovered.Its new name is Enigmacursor – meaning puzzling runner – and it lived about 150 million years ago, running around the feet of famous giants like the Stegosaurus.It was originally classified as a Nanosaurus but scientists now conclude it is a different animal.On Thursday it will become the first new dinosaur to go on display at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in London since 2014.BBC News went behind the scenes to see the dinosaur before it will be revealed to the public.The discovery…