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The Supreme Court has decided to support on 19 March 2025, the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s lawyers urging for the redeployment of his removed security detail, Ada Derana reporter said.

Renowned Sri Lankan scientist Prof. Neelika Malavige has been appointed as the President-Elect of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), a prestigious global organization dedicated to advancing research and responses to infectious diseases.She will assume the presidency in 2027, with each term lasting two years.A distinguished Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allied Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, she holds a medical degree from the University of Colombo and a doctorate from the University of Oxford. Professor Malavige has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly in COVID-19 testing, sequencing, and identifying virus…

The chairman of the Coconut Development Authority, Shantha Ranatunga, revealed that a Cabinet paper will be presented this week to authorize the import of several coconut products in a bid to prevent an unnecessary coconut price hike in the local market.Citing a report by the coconut research institute, the chairman claimed that the island is in short supply of 200 million nuts from January to April this year, driven by a drop in coconut harvests this off-season.Furthermore, Ranatunga highlighted that the current coconut price hike was prompted by a drop in the coconut harvest during the off season. The Coconut Research…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls on all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom, and to contribute to the collective beginning of this new era of revival on this 77th National Independence Day.Issuing his Independence Day message, the President said: “Despite countless obstacles and the deep-rooted flaws of the past corrupt political system, the people’s government, built by the collective will of the citizens, is steadily progressing forward.”“As promised, we have successfully ushered Sri Lanka into an era of national revival. Now, the task ahead is to systematically build upon…

Issuing a message on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya states that the independence is not just about sovereignty; it is about dignity, justice, and the right to a life free from oppression. Prime Minister’s Message:“Today, as we reflect on our journey, we recognize that true freedom comes from an inclusive and equitable society where every community; regardless of ethnicity, religion, caste, gender or class has an equal stake in shaping this nation and feels valued and respected.A thriving nation, a beautiful life is not just a vision; it is a call to action.…

The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa says that strengthening the democracy Sri Lanka inherited with independence is the country’s responsibility at this moment.Issuing a message on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day, Premadasa stated, “To achieve this, let us resolve on this Independence Day to understand the present clearly, rise above divisive, caste-based, and religiously narrow thinking, and stand united.”

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts in the evening or night today (04).In its latest forecast, the department noted that a few showers are likely in the Eastern province as well.Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-central provinces and in Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala districts during the morning, it added.

The 77th National Independence Day – themed “Let’s join the national renaissance” – is to be celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Independence Square in Colombo.The main ceremony will commence at 8.00 a.m. at the Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.The festivities are organized to be held at a minimal cost this time, while the Independence Day Parade, the main event of the celebrations, will see a 40% reduction in military personnel participation compared to the previous year.Only three Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft will participate in this year’s…

Sri Lanka’s 77th National Independence Day celebrations have kicked off at the Independence Square in Colombo on Tuesday (04).To watch the live coverage of the 77th Independence Day commemoration at the Independence Square in Colombo, tune in to the YouTube channel.

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and the Romanian Embassy have jointly organized an awareness program at the Bureau’s headquarters, to address significant delays in issuing visas for Sri Lankans seeking employment in Romania.Accordingly, the event was held on last Tuesday (January 28), supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, aimed to resolve the issues causing these delays. Representatives from 164 registered employment agencies, responsible for sending Sri Lankan workers to Romania, participated in the program. Currently, 235 employment agencies in Sri Lanka are actively involved in facilitating employment in Romania.Issuing a statement, the SLBFE…