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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that several parties are attempting to turn Sri Lanka into a geopolitical playground by exploiting the country’s current situation.He made these remarks while attending the Ruhunu Vesak Maha Perahera, held in conjunction with the Vesak festival at the Pannegamuwa Diyabendi Temple in Tissamaharama.Premadasa stressed that no room should be given for such external interventions and emphasized the need to safeguard the country while strengthening its people. He stated that Sri Lanka’s internal affairs should not be influenced according to the interests of various factions.The Opposition Leader further noted that the country must build a…

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and several others and to produce them before the court in connection with a case filed over the misuse of state funds.Magistrate Pasan Amarasena issued the order directing the CID to arrest and produce former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Bhashwara Gunaratne, and former SLTPB Managing Director Rumy Jauffer, among others, in connection with allegations of misusing Rs. 7.8 million in funds belonging to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau for campaign activities during the…

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial “Krrish” project deal be taken up for hearing on July 07.The pre-trial conference related to the case was concluded today, said Ada Derana reporter.Accordingly, the court fixed the case for trial on July 07.

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday.The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN’s weather and climate agency said the trend was set to continue, with a new hottest-ever year “likely” before 2031.There is a 75 percent chance that the 2026-2030 five-year average temperature will surpass the key threshold of 1.5C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said.The WMO outlook comes as western Europe swelters under a “heat dome” of…

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular directing all government institutions to strictly implement the annual transfer decisions of officers in the Combined Services without delay, emphasizing that no authority exists to withhold, amend, or postpone such transfers once decisions have been finalized.The directive, issued by Director General of Combined Services N.U. Nishan Mendis with the approval of the Public Service Commission (PSC), follows numerous complaints and representations received from ministries, departments, district secretariats, divisional secretariats, and officers regarding the non-implementation of annual transfers for various reasons.According to the circular, the annual transfer…

The Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, states that this year’s Sri Pada pilgrimage season will conclude on May 31, the day after the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.The Thero noted that several religious programmes have been organised at the Sri Pada Uda Maluwa in view of Vesak Poya Day.Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero further stated that, following the religious rituals to be held at the Sri Pada Uda Maluwa on the day after Vesak (May 31), the Sacred Relic Casket, the Statue of God Saman, and the divine insignia will be carried in procession…

The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumarage, stated that a reduction in domestic fuel prices cannot be expected in the upcoming price revision, based on current global market trends.He noted that although fuel prices have shown a slight decline compared to March and April, global prices remain higher than those recorded prior to the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.He further stated that global fuel prices for today (29) will be determined by this evening, and that a decision on local fuel prices will be made thereafter, following an assessment of prevailing market conditions.However, he emphasised…

According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga basins within the next 48 hours.The Department stated that, due to rainfall received in the upper catchment areas of the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga, and the opening of spill gates at the Kukule Ganga Reservoir, an analysis of river water levels in the Kalu Ganga basin indicates a potential minor flood situation.Accordingly, a minor flood situation may occur within the next 48 hours in low-lying floodplain areas of the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga…

IT Gallery Computers (Pvt) Ltd. has been honoured with the prestigious “DistributorExcellence Award 2025–2026 | Gaming & Visual Sri Lanka” at the Lenovo 360Accelerate 2026, marking a significant milestone in its continued partnership withLenovo and its contribution to the growth of the Gaming & Visual business segmentin Sri Lanka.The recognition underscores IT Gallery Computers (Pvt) Ltd. as a key driving force inexpanding Lenovo’s presence in the local market, particularly within high-growthcategories such as gaming, creator-focused devices, and visual computing solutions.The award celebrates the company’s sustained efforts in strengthening channelpartnerships, developing the market, and building long-term customer trust acrossSri Lanka’s ICT…

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court ruled today (29) that the decision on whether or not to summon President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muhandiramge to give evidence in the magisterial inquest into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, will be announced on June 2.Accordingly, Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena informed the two lawyers, President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muhandiramge, who were present in court, to appear before the court if they receive a summons, said Ada Derana reporter.This case was taken up when the calling of evidence regarding the death…