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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently in remand custody, is scheduled to be produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court again today (20).It has been reported that the Matara Magistrate is set to deliver the verdict on Deshabandu Tennakoon’s bail application at 2:00 p.m. today.Tennakoon, who was subject to an arrest warrant in connection with a shooting incident near a hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama in 2023, surrendered to the court by submitting a motion yesterday (19) after absconding for 20 days.Following his surrender, the Matara Magistrate ordered that the suspect be remanded until today. In…

The blobfish, described as the world’s ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand.The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr Blobby and is the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society.It has a bulbous head, and loose, flabby skin, and lives in the deep sea, mainly off the southeastern coast of mainland Australia, the Australian island of Tasmania, and New Zealand.The blobfish topped the annual poll by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, an environmental non-profit group, winning almost 1,300 out of more than 5,500 votes.The animal,…

More than 1,500 deserters from the Tri-Forces have been arrested for failing to report for duty without being legally discharged.Following an order from the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, operations to arrest tri-service personnel who absconded from service without legally resigning were launched on February 22.As of yesterday (19), 1,604 deserters have been arrested. It is reported that 1,444 were apprehended in operations carried out by the Tri-Forces, while 160 were arrested by the police.The Ministry of Defence further stated that among those arrested, 1,394 were Army personnel, 138 were Air Force personnel,…

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued amending multiple import and export regulations, including a key change allowing Bureau Veritas inspection certificates for vehicles imported from all countries.The gazette notification, issued yesterday (19), bears the signature of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development.Under the new regulations, Sri Lanka Customs is required to verify the authenticity of documents online before clearing motor vehicles. Additionally, the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs must ensure that all documents endorsed by licensed banks undergo authentication through online verification.The amendments further stipulate that Bureau Veritas inspection certificates…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need to increase women’s participation in the economic sector, both globally and in Sri Lanka. She made these remarks yesterday (18) at the launch of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Financial Fund, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, held at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. Further addressing the event, the Prime Minister stated: “There are stark gender disparities in labor force participation, with only 47% of women globally and 32% in Sri Lanka being economically active, compared to 72% and 71% of men, respectively. It is crucial to…

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m.Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, it said.Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota and Polonnaruwa districts.Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the morning, according to the Met. Department.Thus, the…

The acceptance of nominations for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections will conclude today (20). According to the Election Commission, no nominations will be accepted after 12.00 noon today.The acceptance of nominations for 336 Local Government institutions commenced on March 17, and the election date is scheduled to be announced after the nomination period concludes.The deadline for placing deposits for the LG Elections concluded yesterday (19).Meanwhile, former Member of Parliament (MP) Udaya Gammanpila said that the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance is ready to deliver the change that the people have been waiting for in the upcoming LG Elections.Former Parliamentarian and the leader…

Under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, the Army continues its unwavering support for the school renovation project, which aims to refurbish 1,000 schools across the country. As part of this initiative, over 14,500 Army personnel have been allocated to selected schools under the supervision of the respective Security Forces Headquarters.With the technical and workforce assistance extended by Army personnel, the project commenced on 20 February 2025 and successfully completed the renovation of 496 schools by 17 March 2025.Furthermore, under this initiative, roof repairs, painting, and refurbishment were carried out, damaged school fences were reconstructed, access roads were renovated, and nearly…

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced a new board, called the Catalyst Board, to facilitate the listing of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), as proposed in the 2025 Budget presented by the government.This was revealed by CSE Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara in response to a journalist’s query at the Invest Sri Lanka Media Conference held in Colombo yesterday (18).CSE Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara stated:“What we’ve done is establish an SOE board, called the Catalyst Board, which has a framework that allows any SOE to get listed—banks, the CPC, the CEB, or whoever. There’s a framework now enabling them to list”Recognizing the challenges SOEs…

A container truck transporting beer bottles has met with an accident on the Colombo-Ratnapura main road in the Meennana area in Eheliyagoda, completely blocking the road.Heavy traffic congestion has been reported in the area due to the incident, said Ada Derana reporter.A large number of beer bottles have fallen on the road and shattered after the container truck reportedly toppled while taking a bend.