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As Sri Lanka ushers in 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed optimism about the nation’s future, calling it the dawn of a new era where the long-cherished dreams of prosperity are beginning to materialize.Reflecting on the achievements of 2024, the President stated, “The parliamentary elections of 2024 enabled us to establish a government with a strong majority, earning the trust of people across the North, East, West, and South. With this mandate, we have initiated a transformative political shift, fulfilling our democratic responsibilities to build the good governance our citizens aspire to.”Highlighting key developmental priorities for 2025, President Dissanayake…

The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara says that a final decision regarding the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination issue will be made immediately following a study into the Supreme Court verdict which was issued today (31) pertaining to the matter.Speaking during a press briefing held today, Jayasundara acknowledged that there are over 3,000 primary schools in Sri Lanka and that the academic year 2025 is slated to begin on January 27, 2025, emphasizing that an immediate decision will be communicated as soon as possible considering the fact that the children in question have to enter the Grade 06 based…

Sri Lanka Customs has reported that as of 12 noon today (31), a total of 79,000 metric tonnes of imported rice have been cleared through customs.Sri Lanka Customs Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General, Seevali Arukgoda, stated that out of this total, 31,000 MT are raw rice, while 48,000 MT are parboiled rice. Additionally, this stock includes 780 metric tonnes of rice imported by the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation, according to Sri Lanka Customs.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, made this appointment following Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo’s elevation to his current rank on the same date.The letter of appointment was handed over yesterday (30) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.Accordingly, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG assumed duties as the Commander of the Army today (31), in accordance with…

The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed him as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from today (31st December 2024). Former Commander of the Navy Admiral Priyantha Perera, in a symbolic gesture, presented the Commander’s Sword and officially handed over the duties of the Command to the incoming Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters this morning. A few minutes later, the newly appointed…

The Supreme Court has declared that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the government’s decision to award free marks to all students for the three questions of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination which are alleged to have been leaked.Accordingly, the court also ordered the Commissioner General of Examinations to immediately implement a suitable recommendation out of the three recommendations made by the experts’ committee appointed to look into the matter.Additionally, the judge bench also ordered the suspects who have allegedly assisted in leaking the three questions of the question paper ii of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship…

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on Dec. 3, investigating authorities said.The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) confirmed the Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant requested by investigators examining Yoon’s short-lived imposition of martial law.This is the first arrest warrant issued for an incumbent president in South Korea, according to local media.The current arrest warrant is viable until Jan. 6, and once it is exercised, Yoon is expected to be held at the…

The Department of Railways has issued a special announcement regarding reserved train seat tickets and refunds.The notice states that it is mandatory for passengers to provide their National Identity Card number or passport number when booking train seats.Additionally, it also states that arrangements have been made to check and confirm the National Identity Card number or passport number as mentioned in the ticket when entering the railway station and when checking the tickets inside the train.The announcement also states that from January 01, passengers requesting a refunds for reserved seats will be required to submit a copy of their National…

A Gazette notification has been issued by the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa prohibiting the featuring of children under the age of 12 years in advertising of food items with effect from January 01, 2025.The regulations have been made by the Minister of Health and Mass Media, in consultation with the Food Advisory Committee under Section 32 of the Food Act, No. 26 of 1980.Accordingly, the Food (Labelling and Advertising) Regulations 2022, published in Gazette Extraordinary, No. 2319/40 of February 14, 2023, as amended by Gazette Extraordinary, No. 2364/24 of 27th December, 2023 has been further amended.

Sri Lanka Police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo for New Year’s Eve as a large number of people and vehicles are expected to arrive at the Galle Face Green premises tomorrow (December 31) to celebrate the dawn of 2025. Accordingly, the special traffic plan will be implemented to reduce the severe traffic congestion expected in Colombo city including in areas such as Pettah, Fort, Kompanna Vidiya, Maradana, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya and Cinnamon Garden police areas. Sri Lanka Police further said that vehicles will not be allowed to be parked in the parking areas located on Galle Central…