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An extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued appointing Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake to be the competent authority for the purpose of exercising, performing and discharging in lieu of Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna.The Gazette notification, issued by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya by virtue of the powers vested in her as the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, mentioned that the appointment was made on being satisfied that the administration of the University of Ruhuna have been seriously dislocated and that the authorities of the said university have failed to restore normal conditions.Accordingly, the appointment will come…

The Sri Lanka Navy says that a total of 497 Indian fishermen have been arrested for violating the country’s maritime boundaries so far this year. Accordingly, the Navy Spokesperson, Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya, stated that Indian fishermen who were onboard 66 fishing trawlers have been arrested in this manner.Captain Wickramasuriya further emphasized that the Sri Lanka Navy is committed to ensuring the local fishermen’s safety and resolving the ongoing fishing issues affecting them.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced a series of special raids starting December 15 to safeguard consumers during the upcoming festive season. According to CAA Director Asela Bandara, a comprehensive inspection program will be implemented nationwide, focusing on major wholesale outlets, warehouses, and retail shops to prevent the circulation of expired products. The raids will also extend to outlets selling clothing, electronics, and other essential goods, ensuring compliance with consumer protection standards. Mobile vendors and stores hosting large seasonal sales will come under close scrutiny to curb unfair trade practices and maintain product quality, he added.Consumers who encounter issues such as expired…

The water level of the Nilwala River has risen to a minor flood level due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, according to the Department of Irrigation. Officials reported that the water level of the Nilwala River in the Thalagahagoda area has surpassed the minor flood threshold. However, in the Panadugama area, where water levels had earlier been rising, the situation is showing signs of improvement as floodwaters are receding, the Irrigation Department said.Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued an advisory on the likelihood of widespread rainfall across the island, attributed to a low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal. Authorities urge residents…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, celebrates his 56th birthday today, November 24. Born in 1968, President Dissanayake has made significant contributions to Sri Lankan politics over a career spanning several decades. Early Education and University Life President Dissanayake began his education at Thambuttegama Primary School and later entered Thambuttegama Central College, excelling in Mathematics stream at the Advanced Level Examination. In 1992, he entered the Faculty of Science at the University of Kelaniya, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1995. His political journey started during his university years, becoming an activist with the Socialist Students’ Union in…

Another student has reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in the fatal bus accident that occurred on November 01 in Badulla, increasing the death toll to three. The 24 year-old victim, Kayilanathan Sinthujan, was a resident of Kantharmadam, Jaffna and has passed away today (23) while receiving treatment at the University Hospital KDU (UHKDU). A former student of Jaffna Hindu College, he had sat for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination under the stream of Physical Science (Maths).The incident on November 01 had claimed the lives of two individuals and injured 39 others when a bus carrying over 40 passengers toppled on Dunhinda…

The Meteorology Department says a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to move west north-westwards and intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal on 25 November. The system may intensify further and move towards the Northern coast of Sri Lanka.Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island due to the influence of the aforementioned system, it said.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or…

Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin (Muthu Raja), the 29-year-old elephant that was brought back to Thailand from Sri Lanka, to help improve his quality of life. The decision came after the elephant’s long and heavy tusks began affecting its daily activities, forcing it to lift its head to prevent them from dragging on the ground, especially when navigating hills or avoiding obstacles. Veterinarian Warangkana Langkapin said on Thursday (Nov 21) that the team has been talking to experts about the possibility of reducing the weight of the tusks,…

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have collaboratively implemented a comprehensive programme to avoid potential disaster situations and ensure the uninterrupted conducting of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination. This initiative has been launched in light of predictions by the Department of Meteorology regarding the possibility of a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal in the coming week. The programme aims to create an optimal environment for students to face the examination without disruptions caused by adverse weather or other disasters. Under the patronage of the Director General of the DMC, Major General (Retired) Udaya Herath,…

The strike action launched by all academic and non-academic staff trade unions, along with student unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor, entered its fourth consecutive day today (Nov. 22).All academic and non-academic trade unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna had announced a continuous strike commencing from November 19, demanding the immediate removal of the university’s Vice Chancellor.However, the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC), the Federation of University Teachers’ Trade Union Alliance, and the students’ representatives of that university held a discussion with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya recently regarding the…