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The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chandrani Bandara, alleging abuse of power and corruption during her tenure as Minister of Women and Child Affairs and Dry Zone Development.According to the indictment, the former minister is accused of unlawfully appointing H.M. Chandrawansa as the Project Director of the Ministry of Dry Zone Development without following the proper procedures. She is also alleged to have influenced the appointment of several associates to various positions in violation of legal protocols.The case has been filed under 11 charges,…

The National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony has commenced opposite the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla.The ceremony is being presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.A large number of special invitees and dignitaries including Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilaka, who led the tri-forces in bringing an end to terrorism, are expected to attend the ceremony.Meanwhile, Police have announced a special traffic plan in the area surrounding Parliament in Battaramulla until 6:00 p.m. today.

Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in six districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island.Landslide warnings will be in effect until 14:00 p.m. tomorrow (May 20), the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) said.Accordingly, a Level 1 (Yellow) warning issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) and surrounding areas in the Colombo, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle and Ratnapura districts as follows:Colombo: Seethawaka Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.Galle: Elpitiya Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.Kalutara: Palindanuwara and Ingiriya Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.Kandy: Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat DSD and surrounding areas.Kegalle: Bulathkohupitiya, Ruwanwella,…

As part of the 16th National War Heroes’ Day celebrations, promotions have been granted to officers and other ranks across the tri-forces.The Ministry of Defence stated that the promotions are effective as of today (19).Accordingly, 22 officers and 1,256 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Navy have been promoted.Additionally, the Sri Lanka Air Force reported that 12 officers and 848 other ranks have been promoted.The Sri Lanka Army also announced that 10,093 other ranks have been promoted in conjunction with the 16th National War Heroes’ Day celebrations.

A local court in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram town on Sunday evening remanded two suspected terrorists, allegedly linked to a Saudi Arabia-based outfit, to 14 days of judicial custody, according to people familiar with the matter.The two accused—Siraj-ur-Rehman (29) from Vizianagaram and Syed Sameer (28) from Bhoiguda in the Secunderabad region of Hyderabad—were arrested earlier in the day in a joint operation conducted by the counterintelligence police of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Following specific intelligence input, police raided Siraj’s house in Vizianagaram in the early hours and seized explosive materials, including ammonia, sulphur, and aluminium powder, from the premises.“Based on the information…

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has been remanded until May 26 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the controversial payment made to a Chinese firm for a consignment of substandard organic fertiliser in 2021.Aluthgamage appeared before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (May 19), following an arrest warrant issued against him on May 16. The warrant was issued by Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali upon a request made by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABIC), pertaining to his alleged involvement in the procurement of substandard organic fertiliser during his tenure as Minister of Agriculture in…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to withdraw from all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) events for the foreseeable future, following the recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.The decision has already been communicated to the ACC, with India officially pulling out of the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month. While a final decision on the Men’s Asia Cup, slated for September, is yet to be made, the tournament’s future now appears bleak.Sportstar had earlier reported that the Asia Cup was unlikely to go ahead this year…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit this morning (19) to the Mihindu Seth Medura convalescent home in Attidiya, where he inquired into the health and wellbeing of the resident war heroes currently receiving long-term care at the facility.During the visit, the President engaged warmly with the veterans, taking time to speak with them and offer his well wishes. He also observed their artwork and creative projects, appreciating the efforts and talents of those undergoing rehabilitation.Speaking during the visit, President Disanayake noted that the thirty-year conflict had left a lasting impact on the nation, with many from both the North…

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have come to a preliminary agreement in relation to the establishment of power within local government bodies that have a majority for the opposition.An agreement was reached during a meeting held between representatives of both the SJB and the UNP this morning (19).According to a joint statement issued by the General Secretary of the SJB, Member of Parliament Ranjith Madduma Bandara and the UNP General Secretary, former Minister Thalatha Atukorale, two factions discussed policy matters related to forming power within local government bodies.Accordingly, they have agreed to form power…

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, according to the statement.“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said.Cancers that have spread, or metastasized, are considered Stage 4, the most advanced. Most prostate cancers are detected at an earlier stage.According to the Centers…