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The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed challenging the decision to hold the General Election on November 14.The three-member Supreme Court judge bench consisting of Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Shiran Gunaratne and Priyantha Fernando ordered the relevant petition to be dismissed without taking up for hearing following an extended consideration of facts presented.This order was issued after considering the facts presented by the Additional Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne who appeared on behalf of the Attorney General that the date for the election has been properly set by the President in accordance with the Elections Act and that the activities…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the era of reviving the collapsed country has begun.Speaking at a public meeting in the Badulla area, he stated that no one can halt this journey.The President further highlighted that many plans have been developed to rebuild the nation.“We have prepared a plan to digitize our country. We are aiming to make 2025 the year with the highest tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka. We are also launching our ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program, a nation that is virtuous, disciplined, law-abiding, and equipped with a clean public toilet system across the country,” he said.He stated…

The Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC has resolved to appoint Dr. Mothilal de Silva, as an Independent, non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC with effect from 04 November 2024.With a career spanning over many decades, Dr Mothilal de Silva is a result oriented multidisciplinary C-level executive in the telecommunication industry having experience in Sri Lanka and multiple countries in Asia and Pacific regions. He is a turnaround specialist and a strategist.Under his leadership as Group Chief Executive Officer, he turned around the Fiji’s state-owned telecommunication company Telecom Fiji Ltd sustainably after…

Sri Lanka triumphed over Pakistan by three wickets to secure the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title on Sunday. Chasing a target of 73 runs, Sri Lanka reached their goal with six balls remaining.Sri Lanka’s captain, Lihuru Madhusanka, opted to bowl first, a decision that proved successful as his bowlers limited Pakistan to a modest total. Despite a valiant effort from Muhammad Akhlaq, who scored 48 runs off just 20 balls, Pakistan struggled to build a substantial score. Akhlaq was eventually dismissed by Madhusanka in the final over. The next highest score for Pakistan came from skipper Faheem Ashraf, who made…

The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue.This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held this afternoon (03).Speaking during the press conference, the media spokesman of Sri Lanka Army Major General Rasika Kumara stated that the government has not reached any decision to reduce the number of security personnel deployed at the religious places as of yet.Furthermore, he assured that removing of tri-forces personnel from religious places is…

Sri Lanka, led by Lahiru Madushanka, recorded back-to-back wins against Oman and Bangladesh to enter the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament played at Mission Road Grounds in Hong Kong yesterday.It was a superb, fighting effort from the Sri Lankan bowlers to secure an 18-run win over Bangladesh in their second game. Paceman Dhananjaya Lakshan started with a very successful first over, dismissing Bangladesh skipper Yasir Ali, who was bowled after scoring a six in their chase of 108 runs.Jishan Alam hit 27 off 13 balls, while Mohammad Saifuddin remained unbeaten on 42 off 17 balls with 5…

The Road Development Authority advises drivers to exercise caution while traveling on highways due to the prevailing showery weather conditions. Deputy Director General of Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division P. C. Gunasinghe recommended that drivers stick to a maximum speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour for safety.

Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath says that six individuals who allegedly acted in a manner that posed a threat to national security and the safety of tourists have been arrested, and that investigations are being carried out.A foreign national is also among the arrestees, the minister revealed.He stated that the suspects have been arrested in connection with the intelligence information received indicating a potential attack in the Arugam Bay area, as well as incidents involving the photographing of major financial sites in Colombo.Minister Herath noted that they immediately acted upon receiving information about a potential danger to foreign…

The Election Commission has announced provisions for granting leave to public and private sector employees during the upcoming parliamentary elections, allowing them to vote without a reduction in salaries or use of personal leave.As outlined in paragraph 12.3 of Chapter XII of the Establishments Code under “Special Leave of Public Officers,” public sector employees are entitled to a minimum of 4 hours of leave to vote, with special leave granted for the required time without any salary deduction.The Election Commission stated that a similar system has been arranged for private sector employees, in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission of…

The Meteorology Department requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island during the evening or night while showers may occur over the coastal areas of Western and Southern provinces during the morning too.Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Central and Uva provinces, it added.Accordingly, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary…