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The inaugural session of the third Student Parliament of Ananda College, Colombo, was held recently (25) at the school, presided over by the Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera.This program was organized collaboratively by Ananda College and the Communications Department of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, with the objective of providing practical exposure to parliamentary procedures for the students of Ananda College.The event was attended by Ananda College alumni, including Assistant Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Hansa Abeyratne, Senior Attorney Mr. Harigupta Rohanadeera, and Principal of Ananda College Mr. Lal Dissanayake.During the event, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera provided students with…

The Department of Railways has issued a statement addressing recent concerns regarding the safety of the railway line between Maho and Omanthe, following claims from trade unions that the line posed risks to passengers.In its statement, the department stated that while some trade unions have periodically raised concerns over the line’s safety, the Railways Department has implemented measures to ensure the safety of passengers, vehicles, and pedestrians at railway crossings. Officials emphasized that several test runs were conducted on the line, with the participation of trade union representatives, to address these safety concerns.The department reaffirmed its commitment to safe operations, highlighting that…

The Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Task Force will hold its sixth meeting tomorrow (29) at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo, as confirmed by M. P. N. M. Wickramasinghe, Secretary of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Fisheries. The meeting will bring together 12 officials to discuss key bilateral concerns, especially the ongoing issue of bottom trawling by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters.Since assuming office, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has prioritized addressing the environmental and economic impacts of bottom trawling—a fishing method that involves dragging heavy nets across the seafloor, which can cause long-term ecological damage, he said, adding that in line with the…

The equal distribution of seats between the National People’s Power (NPP) and opposition parties will have no effect on maintaining the activities of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, according to former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya. The NPP had secured 15 seats while the remaining 15 seats were divided among the various opposition groups.Nishantha Perera, who contested as the NPP Group Leader, is tipped to be appointed as the new Chairman of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. The election for the local council was held last Saturday (26), under a combination of the constituency level and the proportional representation system. In the 30-seat…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that despite former President Ranil Wickramasinghe’s claims about a Cabinet decision to raise government employees’ salaries, the proper procedures were not followed when taking the decision.Speaking at a public rally in Padukka, she pointed out that even though the former President had announced a salary increase for government employees, the Cabinet decision was made without consulting the Treasury or officials from the Ministry of Finance. “The decision was announced, but the decision has not been taken after doing the part necessary to implement the decision.”“What does that say? It is clearly a false promise made…

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung has clarified that the United States has not issued a travel ban on Sri Lanka and that the security alert issued recently was only for Americans to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice. Chung said she is proud of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing collaboration with the government of Sri Lanka to respond to a security threat that resulted in its recent security alert, and pledged to continue working together to support the safety and prosperity of Sri Lanka’s citizens and visitors alike.Speaking during an event on Monday (28), she stated that one…

An organized criminal and large-scale drug trafficker, known as ‘Marvin Jana’ or ‘Bakery Jana,’ has been apprehended in Sri Lanka after successfully evading security forces for some time.During a special operation conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) on October 26, ‘Bakery Jana’ was arrested with crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘ice.’ The raid took place at No. 24/1/1, First Lane, Dewalamulla Junction, Dehiwala Road, in the Boralasgamuwa Police Division. The 45-year-old suspect, a resident of Attidiya, Dehiwala, was arrested while in possession of 17 grams and 60 milligrams of ‘ice’ while traveling in a car to carry out smuggling activities. The…

The train services from Colombo Fort to Kankasanturai have officially resumed today (28).The Department of Railways announced that the train services halted for 10 months due to maintenance and development activities will resume today.Its Deputy General Manager (Operations), Mr. N.J. Idipolage stated that by resuming the train operation on the Northern Railway, the Yal Devi train will now operate between Colombo Fort and Kankesanturai, while the Rajarata Rejini train will be operating from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura.

A 19-year-old youth in the Kumbukwewa in Neriyawa has been killed in an accident on the Kumbukgate – Bannakgama Nelawa road last afternoon (27). The accident occurred when a motorcycle traveling from Bannakgama towards Nelawa collided head-on with another motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. The collision resulted in serious injuries to both riders, their passengers, and two children. All were admitted to Hiripitiya Hospital, where one of the riders succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.Kumbukgate Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

he Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will take steps today (28) to inform the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to request additional information regarding the electricity tariff revision.For the third quarterly review of this year, the CEB recently submitted a proposal for a tariff revision to the commission.PUCSL Director of Corporate Communications Jayanath Herath stated that the proposed reviews are scheduled to be discussed by PUCSL officials today.If additional amendments are required by the commission and further actions are necessary, the electricity board will be informed via a letter.