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The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to ensure proper payment of allowances for principals and teachers assigned to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination duties.Speaking at a press conference, CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin highlighted confusion caused by recent circulars issued by the Commissioner General of Examinations regarding transportation allowances for examination staff. “The Advanced Level Examination is being conducted these days. A new issue has arisen regarding the examination staff due two letters issued by the Examination Commissioner,” he added.According to Stalin, the first letter, dated November 11, indicated that staff traveling more than 10…

The Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) Board of Directors has decided not to grant bonuses to its employees this year, despite the CEB Employees’ Union affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) demanding bonuses by December, citing the CEB’s profitability. The union had earlier requested the CEB management to provide bonuses before December 10, citing improved financial performance and the change in government administration as reasons. General Secretary of the union Ranjan Jayalal pointed out during a press briefing that CEB employees had not received bonuses for the past two years under the previous government. With the NPP now in power, he argued,…

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested and remanded for causing a road accident while driving under the influence of alcohol, has been granted bail.He was ordered to be released on bail after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (9), Ada Derana reporter said.Ratwatte was arrested on December 06 for causing a road accident while driving under the influence of alcohol and threatening the aggrieved party.Subsequently, he was remanded until December 09 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on December 07.Ratwatte, who was released on bail on December 05 in a separate case,…

The Freedom People’s Congress (Nidahasa Janatha Sabhawa) alleges that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s action to postpone the election without any justifiable reason is a “political abortion committed after a mass corruption as well as an economic murder committed financially”.Leader of the party Dullas Alahapperuma has expressed this in a letter addressed to the President, Opposition Leader, all Members of Parliament and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).The letter titled “Pay the price for aborting democracy; a criminal charge against President Ranil”, details a number of incidents.The letter further states that they are waiting with anticipation to…

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule.Thousands of Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire and waved the revolutionary flag in scenes that recalled the early days of the Arab Spring uprising, before a brutal crackdown and the rise of an insurgency plunged the country into a nearly 14-year civil war.The swiftly moving events raised questions about the future of the country and the wider region.“Our approach has…

The Center for Environment and Nature Studies (CENS) announced that it will submit a report today (09) to the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, proposing measures to address wildlife populations that damage crops in Sri Lanka. National Coordinator of CENS, Environmentalist Dr. Ravindra Kariyawasam, emphasized the significance of the issue and outlined the report’s recommendations. “The population of toque macaque has increased in Sri Lanka. This is due to the decline of natural predators and reduced food availability in forests, which has driven these animals to seek food in agricultural areas. We propose establishing a unified mechanism by merging…

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has withdrawn a petition seeking an order that his arrest over the incident of discovering a luxury car illegally imported and assembled in Sri Lanka in his wife’s house is unlawful.The petition was taken up before the President of the Court of Appeal Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne today (09).During the trial, President’s Counsel Sanjay Rajaratnam who appeared for petitioner Ratwatte informed the court that his client has been granted bail over the incident and requested permission for the petition to be withdrawn.The Court of Appeal, which accepted the request, allowed the petition to be withdrawn, and…

The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9).Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of programmes are being conducted across all Naval Commands, highlighting the Navy’s enduring traditions and religious practices as part of the anniversary festivities. Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Navy said that in celebration of the Navy’s Anniversary, a total of 2138 senior and junior sailors have been advanced to higher rates as of today (9), following the recommendation of the Commander of the Navy,…

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments.Thousands in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus waving and chanting “Freedom”, witnesses said.“The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled” and “we declare the city of Damascus free”, the rebel factions said on Telegram, adding that “after 50 years of oppression under Baath rule, and 13 years of crimes and tyranny and (forced) displacement… we announce today the end of this…

The Japanese government has extended aid worth around Rs. 300 million to Sri Lanka to support people affected by the recent adverse weather conditions. The emergency supplies, arranged through the Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), were delivered via a special cargo plane that arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (07).The supplies were handed over to local authorities for distribution by the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Isomata Akio.The relief materials are scheduled to be handed over to the relevant District Secretaries for distribution to the people affected by the adverse weather conditions. Additionally,…