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Jaffna District Independent Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan, who inadvertently sat in the seat designated for the Leader of the Opposition during the inaugural session of the Tenth Parliament, has apologized for the incident. The apology was made during the workshop held in Parliament today (25) for newly elected MPs. MP Ramanathan explained his actions and expressed regret for the misunderstanding caused by his decision to sit in the designated seat for the Opposition Leader. He elaborated: “I asked where I should sit, and they said there was no issue with going to the other side and sitting. Someone even mentioned that…

Gampaha District Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna says that the SJB is ready to join together with the United National Party (UNP), if former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will allow Sajith Premadasa to take over the leadership.Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo, MP Rajakaruna expressed: “Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe is not in the country right now. We expect to hold discussions when he is back in the country.”Furthermore, the Gampaha District MP called on all right-wing political forces to join with the SJB.“We believe that we, all the right-wing political groups including Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe should join together. We…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, indicted on U.S. bribery allegations related to a bombshell federal indictment against him, a court filing showed.The SEC is suing the head of the Adani Group and his nephew Sagar Adani, alleging they engaged in hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes to help an Adani company while “falsely touting the company’s compliance with antibribery principles and laws in connection with a $750 million bond offering.”The summons requires an answer within 21 days, according to the filing dated Wednesday in federal court in the Eastern…

Kahathuduwa Police have apprehended a suspect involved in the theft of motorcycles from several areas.According to police, the suspect had stolen three motorcycles, worth more than Rs. 1 million, from Kahathuduwa, Mirigama, and Katunayake areas.Additionally, three stolen mobile phones have also been found in the suspect’s possession.During interrogations, the suspect had disclosed that he had pawned the stolen motorcycles for a total of Rs.150,000 at two locations in Andiambalama area. Accordingly, the police have taken measures to take the pawned motorcycles into police custody.The arrested suspect is a 53-year-old resident of Batuwita area. Kahathuduwa Police is conducting further investigations regarding…

The Speaker of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala has stated that he intends to discuss with Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan regarding his recent controversial conduct.A video of the independent MP went viral on social media on November 21, which showed him seated in the seat reserved for the Leader of the Opposition in the House and refusing to move despite repeated requests by the parliamentary staff, during the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament. The MP’s behavior and certain controversial comments he had made on videos posted on social media were the subject of intense discussion even on social media…

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) states that there will be no revision of electricity tariffs for 2024, citing delays in the submission of necessary proposals by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The PUCSL Corporate Communications Director, Jayanath Herath pointed out that the CEB submitted an initial set of tariff revision proposals at the end of September. However, the PUCSL deemed the proposed reductions insufficient and requested a revised submission by November 8. Despite the initial deadline, the CEB sought multiple extensions, most recently requesting an additional two weeks after failing to meet the extended deadline of November 22. Consequently,…

The Ceylon Electricity Board Workers’ Union has called on the CEB management to distribute bonuses to employees, citing the board’s profitability. The union’s General Secretary Ranjan Jayalal stated that a formal letter has been sent to the CEB Chairman, urging action to ensure bonuses are paid before December 10. The letter emphasized that while employees were denied bonuses in recent years due to reported losses, the board’s current profitability warrants sharing the financial benefits with its workforce. The union further criticized the management for its lack of action over the past two years regarding employee bonuses, despite claims of financial improvement.

The Matara District Disaster Management Coordination Unit has confirmed that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination tomorrow (25) can safely reach their respective examination centers, even in the event of an emergency situation.Assistant Director of the unit, Lieutenant Colonel Kelum Kudagamage, stated that in the event the flood situation persists, the Sri Lanka Navy, alongside the Army, will be ready to deploy boats, unibuffer vehicles, and tractors. Additionally, boats and tractors available at the Divisional Secretariats and Pradeshiya Sabhas will be utilized to transport students to their exam locations if required.In…

An extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued appointing Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake to be the competent authority for the purpose of exercising, performing and discharging in lieu of Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna.The Gazette notification, issued by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya by virtue of the powers vested in her as the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, mentioned that the appointment was made on being satisfied that the administration of the University of Ruhuna have been seriously dislocated and that the authorities of the said university have failed to restore normal conditions.Accordingly, the appointment will come…

The Sri Lanka Navy says that a total of 497 Indian fishermen have been arrested for violating the country’s maritime boundaries so far this year. Accordingly, the Navy Spokesperson, Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya, stated that Indian fishermen who were onboard 66 fishing trawlers have been arrested in this manner.Captain Wickramasuriya further emphasized that the Sri Lanka Navy is committed to ensuring the local fishermen’s safety and resolving the ongoing fishing issues affecting them.