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Sri Lankan mountaineering champion Johann Peiris arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (Feb. 24) after successfully summiting Mount Vinson in Antarctica and Aconcagua in South America.Peiris landed at 2.20 a.m. aboard a Qatar Airways flight from Doha, where he was greeted by a large gathering of friends and well-wishers, Ada Derana reporter said.His latest feat adds to an already impressive mountaineering record. To date, Johann Peiris has successfully conquered:Mount Everest (Asia)Kilimanjaro (Africa)Kosciuszko (Australia) Elbrus (Europe)Vinson (Antarctica)Aconcagua (South America)With these achievements, Peiris continues to make Sri Lanka proud, cementing his place as one of the country’s…

The Supreme Court has fixed for hearing the nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).The petitions seek a ruling declaring that the manner in which Tennakoon, who previously served as the Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, was appointed as the IGP is unconstitutional.The case was taken up before a five-member Supreme Court bench today (24), consisting of Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Yasantha Kodagoda, A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Shiran Gunaratne, and Achala Vengappuli.President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, representing Tennakoon, presented evidence to the court, highlighting that an interim injunction…

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, quipping that he could exchange his departure for Ukraine’s entry into NATO.Zelenskiy also said he wanted to see U.S. President Donald Trump as a partner to Ukraine and more than a simply a mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.“I really want it to be more than just mediation… that’s not enough,” he told a press conference in Kyiv.Zelensky said at the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum on Sunday that he would be prepared to resign if it meant the war in…

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, says he has issued an order for the immediate arrest of all deserters from the security forces.

Pope Francis’s condition continues to be “critical” after suffering a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said.The pontiff is “more unwell than yesterday” and had received blood transfusions, the statement said.The Vatican said the 88-year-old was alert and in his armchair, but required a “high flow” of oxygen and his prognosis “remains guarded”.The Pope is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.The blood transfusions were deemed necessary due to a low platelet count, associated with anaemia, the Vatican said.“The Holy Father’s condition remains critical,” a statement said. “The Pope is…

The International Masters League (IML) 2025 got off to a pulsating start as India Masters clinched a thrilling four-run victory over Sri Lanka Masters in a high-scoring opener at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. The match, filled with nostalgia and electrifying moments, saw some of cricket’s greatest names turn back the clock with their performances. Batting first after being invited by Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, India Masters set an imposing total of 222/4, thanks to explosive knocks from Stuart Binny and Yusuf Pathan. In response, Sri Lanka put up a spirited chase, led by Sangakkara, but fell just short…

Another suspect was arrested last evening (22) in the Thelambuyaya area of the Weeraketiya Police Division in connection with the recent triple murder in Middeniya, police said. The arrest was made by a team of officers from the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.The suspect is a 29-year-old resident of the Wekandawala area in Thelambuyaya.Police have now arrested a total of five suspects, including a police constable over the incident.Three of these suspects, who were apprehended on February 21 in connection with the shooting, have been granted detention for 72 hours by the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court for further questioning.The shooting occurred targeting…

Police have seized 123 live rounds of ammunition from a bag found in the overhead rack where passengers place their bags.Accordingly, the stock of live ammunition was found in a small metal box inside a bag placed on the overhead rack.Based on a tip-off received by the Bandarawela Police Station, a bus traveling from Colombo to Badulla was inspected near the Bandarawela bus stand in the Bandarawela Police Division last afternoon (22).As a result, the 123 live rounds of ammunition were discovered, but no suspects were identified.The ammunition included 113 rounds of pistol ammunition, 9 rounds of T-56 ammunition, and…

The Meteorology Department says the rainy weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and in Hambantota district for the next few days from February 24.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts in the evening or night. Mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere over the island, the Met. Department said.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-central provinces and Kurunegala district during the morning.Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by…

The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested three additional suspects for aiding and abetting the assassination of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa.”With these arrests, the total number of individuals taken into custody in connection with the murder has risen to eight.The police also state that the three suspects arrested yesterday (23) are residents of Gampaha and Udugampola.Accordingly, Damidu Lakshan (22), a resident of Malwatte Road, Gampaha, has been arrested for possessing the firearm used in the murder and providing it to the shooter the day before the crime.Furthermore, Damith Anjana Nayanajith (25) and Chamod Gimhan (19),…