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As the initial step in the digitalization of government services, the ‘GovPay’ digital payment platform will be launched by the government of Sri Lanka on February 07.Accordingly, the launch ceremony will be held on February 07, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.This platform is expected to streamline and modernize transactions conducted through government institutions, enabling seamless and secure transactions through an efficient digital system, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

A petition has been filed with the Court of Appeal seeking an order to invalidate the parliamentary seat of Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala.The petition was filed by the Administrative Secretary of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka Perera naming Minister Ananda Wijepala, the Secretary General of Parliament and the Attorney General as respondents.In his petition, the petitioner has mentioned that Wijepala was appointed as the Minister of Public Security by the President on November 18.The petitioner also claims that following a request made under the Sri Lankan Right to Information Act, it was confirmed that…

The Court of Appeal today (03) issued an interim injunction preventing the implementation of a decision taken by the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs to appoint S.V. Chandrasinghe as the temporary chief custodian of the ‘Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya’ in Ratnapura.Furthermore, the court has also issued an injunction preventing him from casting vote during the election of the ‘Basnayake Nilame’ of the devalaya scheduled to take place on February 11.This order was issued after considering a petition filed by the former ‘Basnayake Nilame’ of the’Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya’ Migara Jayasundara, President of the Forum of Basnayake Nilames Hemantha Bandara and…

The 77th Independence Day celebrations are set to take place tomorrow morning (04), centered around Independence Square and the Independence Avenue area in Colombo. Speaking at a special media briefing today (03), Police Media Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manatunga announced that over 1,000 police officers have been deployed to ensure security during the event. Attendees will be screened before entering the venue, as a large crowd is expected to participate in the celebrations, he noted.Traffic Restrictions and Alternative Routes A special traffic plan will be implemented to facilitate the event, with several key roads in and around the celebration area being closed to the…

All the biggest names in music have hit the red carpet for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.Music’s night of nights will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, with the ceremony kicking off at midday AEDT.In its 67th year, the 2025 Grammys belong to Beyonce, who leads the pack with 11 nominations, bringing her total nod tally to a record-breaking 99.First, though, it was all about the fashion.Bianca Censori, marking her first major Hollywood event appearance, rocked a completely sheer mini slip dress, clearly designed for the sole purpose of making it seem as though she was naked.In a debut…

World’s largest adventure travel company chooses Colombo as the host city for its flagship people event Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has chosen Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the host city for its annual Global Summit 2025. This marks only the second time the company has hosted the annual event outside its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia – underscoring Sri Lanka’s vital role within Intrepid’s global operations.Intrepid established an office in Colombo in 2012 and has gone from strength to strength since then. With both a capability center and a country office managing trips across the island, Sri Lanka has…

Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah “Ken” Balendra has passed away at the age of 84.Born in 1940, Balendra has held many corporate positions in Sri Lanka and the region. He served as the first Sri Lankan chairman of John Keells Holdings Ltd., the largest conglomerate in the island.He was the chairman of Brandix Lanka Ltd. and the South Asia Regional Fund of the Commonwealth Development Corporation.

Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).Tamil Nadu coastal police officials confirmed that the fishermen were detained, and their mechanised boat was seized by Sri Lankan authorities.The arrested fishermen, along with their boat, were taken to Jaffna, Sri Lanka.They will be produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.This incident follows a series of similar arrests in recent weeks.On Sunday, January 26, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 34 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam and seized three fishing…

South Africa’s cricket legend and fielding maestro, Jonty Rhodes has arrived in Sri Lanka, early this morning (03).Speaking to the media upon his arrival, Rhodes said: “Sri Lankan team is having up and downs like cricketers all the time. It is good to see that the cricketers are positive here in Sri Lanka. As a coach, I was excited about young players. That’s one thing that Sri Lanka has in abundance. These brave young players keep coming on to the scene. Great to see some performances.”“It’s awesome to be here. I’m looking forward to my stay. This time around it’s…

Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to implement regulations on all products and ingredients used within the Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic cosmetics sector, ensuring strict oversight.The minister made these remarks during the appointment letter presentation ceremony for the new Chairman and members of the Ayurvedic Medicines and Products Council at the Ayurvedic National Hospital in Rajagiriya.Highlighting the need for regulation, Minister Jayatissa emphasized that the objective is to provide the public with high-quality and standardized products.“The main issue we are facing is with cosmetics. There is a health threat, and along with this, black money smuggling. We…