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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has sentenced the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, Arjun Aloysius and two others to 06 months in prison for defaulting the payment of Rs. 3.5 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) by the company.The relevant case was filed against the company by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for defaulting the payment of Rs. 3.5 billion in taxes owed to the government during the period from 2016 to 2019, Ada Derana reporter said.The case was taken up before Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe this morning (14).On November 14, 2023, the court had ordered the accused to complete…

The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara announced that it was decided not to re-conduct the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination.Furthermore, it has been decided to award free marks to all students for the 03 questions which were alleged to have been leaked.Meanwhile, the evaluation of answer sheets, which had been temporarily suspended, is reportedly expected to commence immediately.Several committees were appointed to investigate the scholarship examination, and their final conclusion was that only three questions had been leaked prior to the exam.On September 20, an investigation was launched by the Department of Examinations after it was alleged that a…

The Election Commission has released the names of the 2024 Presidential Election candidates who have not submitted their election campaigning expenses reports.Accordingly, the election regulatory body stated that neither of the following presidential election candidates, the secretaries of their recognized political parties nor the voters who nominated the names of the candidates have submitted the income and expense reports to the commission.01. Ven. Battaramulle Seelarathana Thero and Secretary of the ‘Janasetha Peramuna’02. Sarath Keerthirathne and Sarath Athukorala, who nominated him03. Pakkiyaselvam Ariyanethiran and Thavaselvam Sitparam who nominated himMeanwhile, the following secretaries of recognized political parties representing the candidates who contested…

Another group of 15 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in online financial scams have been arrested at Welikada in Kotte, police said.Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the police have also taken custody of 15 desktop computers and 15 mobile phones which were in the possession of the arrested individuals.Sri Lanka Police have so far arrested around 180 Chinese nationals, who were allegedly involved in online financial scams, from various parts of the island within the month of October.On Saturday (12), a group of 129 Chinese nationals were arrested in the Kundasale area, where the police had also seized over…

Former MP Hirunika Premachandra states that she is resigning from the post of National Organiser of the ‘Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya’, the women’s organisation of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).Premachandra emphasized that despite stepping down from the role, she remains an active member of the party and is determined to contest in the 2024 General Election.Premachandra attributed her resignation to frustration over accusations from the party that organisers did not fulfill their duties during the presidential election campaign. She noted that these accusations played a significant role in her decision to relinquish her position.However, Premachandra expressed confidence in her political future,…

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says that he has decided to temporarily step back from politics with the ‘recent events’ that took place.Rambukwella announced his decision while speaking at an event held in Kandy today (13).However, the former Minister also mentioned that he will not hesitate to help the people to the fullest at anytime, although he pauses the political involvement.Furthermore, he revealed plans to focus on his business activities in the future.Additionally, the former Minister expressed confidence in being vindicated by the courts regarding the “recent events.” He emphasized his belief that justice will prevail and shared his hopes of…

The education authorities have decided to keep the schools in several educational zones closed on Monday (14) and Tuesday (15) in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions.Accordingly, all government schools of the Gampaha, Kelaniya, Kolonnawa and Kaduwela educational zones will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday.Meanwhile, the Western Provincial Education Director said that all government schools in the Colombo educational zone will be closed tomorrow (14).Earlier today, it was announced that all government schools in Kaduwela and Kolonnawa Education Zonal Divisions in Colombo District and the Wattala Zonal Division in Gampaha District will be closed tomorrow, in view of…

The flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Kelani River has been extended for 48 hours, the Department of Irrigation announced.Furthermore, the department urged the residents in affected regions to stay alert and heed all safety precautions as weather conditions continue to pose risks.

The Ministry of Public Security has instructed the Acting IGP to expedite the police investigations into seven high-profile cases including the Easter Sunday bombings and the controversial Treasury Bond auction in 2015.Instructions have also been given to expedite investigations into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter death and the death of a police officer during the shooting incident near the “W15” Hotel in Weligama in 2023, according to the Police Spokesman.Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said the Ministry of Public Security has instructed the Acting IGP to direct special attention and to expedite several special investigations being carried out by…

At Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event in Los Angeles, CEO Elon Musk unveils Robotaxi, a fully autonomous car for less than $30,000. In addition, he reveals Robovan, a 20 passenger vehicle and new updates to its humanoid robot, Optimus.