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Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero, who was appointed as Chancellor of the Rajarata University on 10 February, has tendered his resignation from the position.In his resignation letter sent to the President’s Secretary, the Thero has stated that if his appointment to the position has caused distress to anyone, disagreement, or disruption to the peace that should prevail within the Maha Sangha, he considers the peace within the Maha Sangha to be more supreme than holding such a position.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero as the Chancellor of Rajarata University on February 10, 2025.Earlier, controversies arose regarding…

Police have arrested three suspects including a police constable in connection with the Middeniya shooting incident which killed three persons including a father and his two children on Wednesday (19).Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed this while making a special statement in Parliament this morning.Three including the father, his six-year-old daughter and nine-year-old son, were killed following a shooting near Kadewatta Junction in Middeniya on Wednesday while they were travelling by motorcycle.The motorcycle rider was killed on the spot, while his son and daughter were admitted to the Embilipitiya and Tangalle hospitals, respectively, with critical injuries.However, the victim’s six-year-old…

A chartered flight repatriating the first batch of Chinese nationals totaling 200 suspected of being involved in fraud crimes from Myanmar landed in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu Province, via Thailand on Thursday afternoon. This marks a milestone and remarkable achievement in multinational law-enforcement efforts between China, Thailand and Myanmar to crack down on telecom and cyber fraud, according to China’s Ministry of Public Security.More than 800 Chinese suspects involved in fraud crimes in Thailand-Myanmar border area will be sequentially repatriated on chartered flights into Jiangsu Province within the next three days, the Global Times learned from China’s Ministry of Public…

A police officer attached to the Negombo Police Station has been arrested over his alleged links with the female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” at the Aluthkade Courts Complex yesterday. The policeman in question is said to be a Trainee Police Constable assigned to court duty under the Negombo Police Crimes Unit and has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). He is a 25-year-old resident of Padeniya.Investigations have uncovered that the police officer had engaged in a phone conversation with Ishara Sewwandi,…

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that it is making significant progress toward launching the Maha Oya Pumped Storage Hydropower Project, Sri Lanka’s first-ever “Water Battery.” This groundbreaking 600 MW initiative will store excess renewable energy from solar and wind sources, ensuring grid stability and supporting Sri Lanka’s goal of generating 70% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.The project, located in Aranayake and Nawalapitiya, will feature two reservoirs connected by a 2.5 km tunnel, operating as a large-scale energy storage system, the CEB stated. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions, the project will play a crucial role…

A special discussion was held at the Parliament premises yesterday (20) to address the pressing issue of wild elephants being hit by trains, following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of six elephants near the 141st mile post between Galoya and Hingurakgoda railway stations.The meeting was chaired by Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Ratnayake and Minister of Environment Dhammika Patabendi, with the participation of senior officials from the Ministries of Transport, Environment, and Digital, as well as representatives from the Department of Railways, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, and various environmental organizations.During the discussion, officials emphasized the need…

The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (JCPSM) alleges that the government has taken steps to cut the allowances of health sector employees through this year’s budget proposal.Its Secretary, Chanaka Dharmawickrama, stated that the Minister of Health will be given a week to address these issues.He also mentioned that if steps are not taken to initiate a relevant discussion, they will engage in trade union action in the future.Meanwhile, the President of the Association of Education Professionals, Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, stated that the expected salary increase for school teachers and principals was not included in this year’s budget.

A train delay has occurred on the Batticaloa-Colombo route after six wild elephants were knocked by a train between Gal Oya and Minneriya. Following the collision, the ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train heading from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort derailed.Consequently, the Pulathisi train scheduled at 1:15 am from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort has been canceled.The Railway Operation and Control Center has stated that work is in progress to restore the derailed train to the tracks.

Former captain Dasun Shanaka has been fined USD 10,000 by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching his contractual obligations after allegedly faking an injury to leave a first-class match in Sri Lanka in order to play for the Dubai Capitals in the UAE, according to sources.Former Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka found himself in major trouble after being accused of faking concussion in a first-class match in Colombo on February 2 in a bid to travel to Dubai to participate in Dubai Capitals’ ILT20 game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders that same evening. According to a report, SLC’s chargesheet has revealed…

A number of live ammunition rounds have been discovered in the possession of several young schoolchildren in the Hasalaka area on February 19.While playing near their homes, one of the children had come across the live ammunition. According to the police, the child then shared the bullets with friends.After receiving one of the live bullets, one of these children had thrown it into the stove at his house. When the bullet exploded, the concerned homeowners have reported the incident to the police.In response, the Army, Police, and Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) arrived and inspected the house where the incident…