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Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasooriya, has directed all police stations to initiate special traffic operations across every police division, effective from yesterday (2) and continuing until further notice, to enhance traffic control and ensure road safety while protecting lives on the roads.This initiative is part of the broader ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, implemented under the new government’s policy, ‘A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life.’The directive emphasizes particular attention to vehicles with various horns, additional flashing lights of different colors, illegal modifications, loud horns, loud silencers, and additional parts that could contribute to accidents and road hazards.As…

The Colombo High Court today (3) extended the suspension order issued on the bank accounts and life insurance policies of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members, for an additional three months.The extension was granted following a request from the Bribery Commission.Previously, the court had issued an order suspending the fixed deposits and life insurance policies valued at over Rs. 97 million, belonging to Rambukwella, his wife, daughters, and relatives, as part of an ongoing investigation by the Commission.The restraining order, which was set to expire today, has now been extended until April 2 by the court.

Hospital records indicate that nearly 6,700 individuals were treated for dog bites at the Badulla Teaching Hospital within last year. Hospital authorities point out that foreign tourists are also among those frequently affected by such attacks, while a significant number of the victims being young children.Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa of the Emergency Treatment Unit at the Badulla Teaching Hospital, commenting on this matter, stated, “The situation has worsened due to bites from dogs and cats that have not been vaccinated for rabies and are kept as pets at homes. On average, around 25,000 to 30,000 individuals reportedly seek human rabies vaccines from…

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after recording a statement for around two hours.Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrived at the CID at around 10.00 a.m. this morning (03) to provide a statement regarding the alleged ownership of a government-owned land in Kataragama.

China is dealing with an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some claiming that hospitals and crematories are overwhelmed. Videos shared online show crowded hospitals, with some users saying that multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, are circulating.There are even claims that China has declared a state of emergency, though this has not been confirmed. HMPV is known to cause flu-like symptoms and can also present symptoms similar to Covid-19. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation as…

Former Member of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala has been appointed as the General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP).The appointment has been made by former President and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, according to UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardane.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested former SLPP member of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Raveendra Nammuni.He has been arrested for allegedly sharing defamatory statements on social media about National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Nilanthi Kottahachchi.The arrest was made this morning (3) at his residence in Batagoda.

Another inmate of Matara Prison who sustained critical injuries after a branch of a ‘Bo tree’ fell on to two prison wards, has succumbed to his injuries.The inmate has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Matara General Hospital.Accordingly, the total number of deaths from the tragic incident has risen to two.An unfortunate incident occurred at the Matara Prison on January 1, when a branch of a ‘Bo tree’ fell, causing significant damage to two prison wards, G and F. The accident resulted in one inmate’s death and left 11 others injured,…

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the highest-ever allocation of funds for the health sector will be made in this year’s budget proposal. Dr. Jayatissa revealed this today (02), while speaking at the inauguration of the first and only bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplant unit in a government hospital, established at the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama.This was made possible through the financial support of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya and the dedicated labor contribution of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).“The Ministry of Health is usually a place where any government will provide funds…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that children studying in the Advanced Level should be investigated for their absence from school and emphasized that no child should miss out on educational opportunities for any reason.The Prime Minister made these remarks during an observation tour of the Maharagama National Institute of Education.Speaking further, Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted the concerning trend of declining attendance in Advanced Level classrooms, particularly among boys, and noted that increasing numbers of students are withdrawing from the education system. She stressed that education should be accessible to every child, free from social or economic barriers, ensuring opportunities for…