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At least four children were killed and 38 others injured on Wednesday after a suicide car bomber targeted a school bus in the restive Khuzdar district of southwestern Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said.Several of the injured are in critical condition, and the death toll is expected to rise.The bus was ferrying children to a military-run school when it was struck, according to Khuzdar’s deputy commissioner Yasir Iqbal.No group has claimed responsibility so far, but suspicion is likely to fall on ethnic Baloch separatist outfits, particularly the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which has frequently attacked civilians and security forces in the…

The suspected gunman who shot and killed notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex, has been remanded until 4 June, Ada Derana reporter said.The order was issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali also ordered the suspect be presented before an identification parade on 4 June.The individual who drove the suspected gunman, who was also taken into custody, has been ordered to be remanded until Friday (May 23).Both suspects, who were held under detention orders, were produced before the Magistrate’s Court today amidst tight…

At least seven individuals have sustained injuries in an accident involving three vehicles at the Inigodawela railway crossing on the Chilaw – Colombo main road this morning (21).Those injured have been admitted to the Chilaw District General Hospital, Ada Derana reporter said.The accident was a result of a container truck colliding with a parked van which rammed onto a bus at the railway crossing.Following the accident, the Inigodawela railway crossing has been closed.The Chilaw Police is conducting further investigations.

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase once again, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre.As of this morning (21), the price of a ‘sovereign’ of 22-carat gold at Sea Street in Colombo 11 has increased to Rs. 245,000, marking a jump of around Rs. 4,500 from Rs. 240,500 recorded on May 14.Similarly, the price of a sovereign of 24-carat gold has increased by Rs. 5,000, bringing it to Rs. 265,000 today.

The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference for June 27 in the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is accused of receiving Rs. 70 million from ‘Krrish’ group and committing criminal breach of trust.The case was taken up for consideration today before Colombo High Court Judge Pradeep Abeyratne.Deputy Solicitor General Wasantha Perera, appearing on behalf of the prosecution, informed court that certain documents requested by the defense would be submitted in open court during the proceedings. He further stated that some documents would be examined and provided through the Criminal Investigation…

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the government led by him waged war to liberate the country and establish lasting peace.Former President Rajapaksa made this observation while attending an event held opposite the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he attended today’s commemoration event to fulfill his duties to the soldiers who made immeasurable sacrifices to the country.The former President stressed that his government waged war for peace and was not intended at capturing anyone.Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa further elaborated:“We fought the war to protect the…

The Colombo High Court has adjourned the hearing of the case filed against Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata” — a high-profile suspect linked to drug trafficking and organized crime — in connection with a violent robbery that was reported in Mulleriyawa in 2015.The case relates to an incident on June 10, 2015, during which the accused is alleged to have unlawfully entered a residence, threatened the owner at gunpoint, seized a car from the premises, and stolen Rs. 20,000 in cash.The matter was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Navaratne Marasinghe, who ordered that the case be adjourned…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to initiate necessary amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 in order to make it mandatory to furnish the Tax Identification Number (TIN) when opening all types of bank accounts. Legal provisions to increase the withholding tax rate from 5% to 10% were introduced by the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2025 with effect from April 1, 2025 due to charging advance income tax even from individuals with an income not exceeding Rs. 1.8 million which is the annual revenue limit to recover tax from. The measure was…

A decision on the appointment of the new Auditor General will be made today, Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has announced in Parliament. The Speaker said the decision will be taken during a meeting of the Constitutional Council scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today. Speaker Wickramaratne made this revelation in response to an inquiry made by Colombo District Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva during this morning’s Parliament session.Speaking in Parliament MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said:“There should be an Auditor General in this country. It’s been 41 days now without an Auditor General. For the past 225 years, there has…

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has been further remanded until June 3, Ada Derana reporter said.Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered the remand of former Minister Rambukwella following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with three complaints related to alleged corruption.The court also granted permission to name Rambukwella’s son, Ramith Rambukwella, as a suspect in the case.The magistrate issued the order after considering the submissions made by both the Bribery Commission and the defense counsel.Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested and remanded in connection with the three cases filed by CIABOC,…