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Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel Nimal Bandara advised Sri Lankans residing in Israel to minimize travel and to be extremely cautious at their workplaces.The Ambassador notified Sri Lankans to stay alert for potential future drone and missile attacks, as observations indicate that the current situation may escalate in the near future.He added that, due to the situation, airways for flights to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel have been restricted.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted its proposal for a possible tariff revision in December to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), marking the third quarterly review for the year. According to the PUCSL, the upcoming electricity tariff adjustment is expected to be a modest increase, anticipated at 6% across all sectors. PUCSL Director of Corporate Communications Jayanath Herath noted that a reduction ranging from 4% to 11% had initially been considered, but the current proposal suggests a moderate 6% adjustment. The proposed changes are currently under review by PUCSL. Following this, the proposal will undergo a public consultation phase before…

The Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election will be held today (26) and the polling will take place from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm.Election Commission (EC) Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said that all the election officials, ballot papers, ballot boxes and other equipment required for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election were transported to the respective polling centres yesterday (25).According to the Election Commission, 55,643 voters are eligible to vote at 48 polling centres for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election and the polling will be held using the 2018 voter registration list.The EC Chairman said that all necessary security measures have been put in…

Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on Israel earlier this month, the latest step in the escalating conflict between the heavily armed rivals.Iranian media reported at least two waves of multiple explosions over more than two hours in the capital and at nearby military bases, playing down the attacks in initial reports and highlighting Iran’s air defenses.The Middle East has been on edge awaiting Israel’s retaliation for a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on Oct. 1, in which around 200 missiles were fired at Israel, Iran’s second direct attack on Israel…

Three police officers attached to the Pamunugama Police Station have been interdicted over the incident of allegedly assaulting two youths in the Pamunugama area in Wattala.A tense situation was reported near the Pamunugama Police Station last night as a group of local residents had protested in front of the station claiming that two youths arrested by its officers were brutally assaulted.On Sunday (20), two individuals were arrested on suspicion of breaking into a house in the Bopitiya area of Pamunugama and stealing a gold necklace. They were arrested while at their workplace in Seeduwa.The arrested youths, aged 20 and 24, are…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the South African High Commissioner, Sandile Edwin Schalk, this morning (25) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.During the meeting, the Ambassador presented a greeting message from the President of South Africa and reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. He also expressed continued support for applying South Africa’s peace and national reconciliation model in Sri Lanka. The discussion also covered expanding international trade through the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and enhancing the travel and tourism sector to benefit both nations.A detailed discussion was held on…

Leader of the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam who was arrested on charges of election law violation has been released on bail. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thlduwa told Newswire that Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam was in Nelliady, Jaffna when he was taken into Police custody yesterday. He further said that the politician was arrested for his involvement in the distribution of leaflets for the upcoming General Election.Stating that as per Sri Lanka’s election regulations, candidates themselves cannot take part in such campaigning, he said Ponnambalam was found to be involved in the distribution of leaflets.The Police Spokesman added that Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam was initially detained…

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka contesting the candidacy of actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake in the 2024 General Election.A member of an independent group contesting in the Gampaha District filed the FR petition at the Supreme Court today. The petitioner has requested the court to issue an order rejecting the nomination paper of Ranjan Ramanayake who is set to contest from the Gampaha District representing the United Democratic Voice party.The petitioner has sought for a ruling on the grounds that Ranjan Ramanayake has no right to vote or sit in Parliament.Former MP Ranjan…

Police officers have raided a workshop where revolver-type firearms were being manufactured and arrested a suspect in the Palatuwa area in the Matara police division.The operation was carried out based on a tip-off received by the officers of the Matara Division Crimes Bureau.During the raid, a 63-year-old resident from the Malimbada area in Palatuwa was apprehended with a locally-manufactured firearm, five rounds of 9mm ammunition, a welding plant and other equipment used in manufacturing firearms. Following the interrogation of the suspect, it has been revealed that 02 similar firearms have already been sold.Later, officers from the Matara Division Crimes Bureau had…

The Elections Commission says that the departure of relevant officials for duties related to the 2024 Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election and the transporting of ballot papers and ballot boxes to the relevant polling centers will take place today (25).A total of 55,643 voters are eligible to cast their votes at 48 polling centers and the polling will be held according to the 2018 voter registration list, the Election Commission announced.Meanwhile, the chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake stated that voting for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (26), with all…