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The Road Development Authority (RDA) has not made any duplicate payments to companies or contractors from its primary account or any related accounts, according to the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena.The Deputy Minister made this clarification during a media briefing convened in response to recent allegations by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Nalin Bandara, who claimed that the RDA had carried out unauthorized or irregular payments.Furthermore, Gunasena stated that no changes have been made to the existing payment procedures. He strongly condemned Bandara’s statement, emphasizing that the allegations are entirely unfounded.

A justice of the Supreme Court today (27) recused himself from hearing an appeal filed by former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, which challenges a prior ruling in a case concerning the clearing of protected forest lands adjacent to the Wilpattu reserve for resettlement purposes.The appeal was taken up before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court.At the commencement of the proceedings, presiding judge Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz announced that he would withdraw from the case, citing personal reasons for his recusal, Ada Derana reporter said.

Investigations have been initiated into an incident involving several saffron-robed individuals arrested with narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated.Speaking to media after an event held today (27), the Public Security Minister emphasized that all individuals are equal before the law and that no distinction will be made between the powerful and the vulnerable in legal proceedings.He stated that the relevant facts regarding the incident have already been submitted to courts and that further legal action will follow based on ongoing investigations.Minister Ananda Wijepala also noted that authorities are acting in line…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that Attorney-at-Law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been named as a suspect in the “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder case and was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), be remanded until May 7.The suspect was produced before the court by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following the expiration of her detention order, said Ada Derana reporter.

The death toll from a bombing on a Colombian highway on Saturday has risen to 20, with another 36 people injured, including minors.Videos shared from the scene showed damaged vehicles and debris strewn across the Pan-American Highway in the southern Cauca region.Colombian President Gustavo Petro blamed the attack on rebels linked to dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc), while local governor Octavio Guzman described the attack as the most brutal against civilians in decades.Peace talks between Farc and the government in 2016 ended in a deal under which thousands of fighters demobilised, but some broke away…

The Free Lawyers Organisation has stated that although five days have passed since the alleged cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury transaction, the relevant facts have not yet been reported to a Magistrate’s Court.The organisation further claimed that, to date, investigators have not recorded statements from the suspended officers involved.Accordingly, it has directed 22 open questions to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Cabinet, emphasizing that both the President and the Cabinet are required to provide clear and transparent responses.The 22 Open Questions of the Free Lawyers Organisation:1. Does the President accept that USD 2.5 million from the Treasury…

Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait ⁠of Hormuz and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later ⁠stage, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. ⁠official and two sources with knowledge ⁠of the matter.Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program, two regional officials with knowledge of the proposal said Monday.Iran also wants the United States to ends its blockade of the country as part of its proposal, according to the two officials, who spoke on condition of…

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Public Administration has introduced a set of guidelines for heads of institutions on the optimal use of digital technologies in delivering public services remotely.In light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region, which has impacted fuel supply to Sri Lanka, and the broader need for effective energy management, the government initially took steps to limit in-office operations. This measure aims to reduce pressure on national fuel reserves.Under the direction of the Cabinet Committee on maintaining public services systematically chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, the Ministry of Digital Economy was instructed to…

Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by Ilavalai Police this morning (27).The arrest was made in connection with allegations of criminal intimidation involving the brandishing of a firearm, as well as criminal trespass.Acting Police Media Spokesman, Superintendent of Police (SP) Minura Senarath, stated that the suspect, MP Archchuna, is to be produced before the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court.According to police, on April 25, in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna, MP Archchuna allegedly threatened a woman while brandishing a firearm. The incident is reported to have arisen from a dispute over a plot of land.A case regarding…

At a recent ceremony held at the Shangri-La Colombo, the Event Management Association(EMA) of Sri Lanka unveiled the official Sri Lanka Event Calendar. Developed by the EventManagement Advisory Committee under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry andEntrepreneurship Development, the calendar is a centralized digital platform designed to serveas the definitive guide for all major international and local happenings, ranging from culturalfestivals to international sporting fixtures and high-level corporate MICE (Meetings, Incentives,Conferences, and Exhibitions) events.The event was honored by the presence of Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry andEntrepreneurship Development, Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industryand Entrepreneurship Development, and…