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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left for the United Kingdom this afternoon (18).The Prime Minister departed the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to attend the high-level meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the United Kingdom.Prime Minister Amarasuriya was accompanied by a two-member delegation, according to Ada Derana reporter.The Prime Minister left the BIA at around 1.20 p.m. onboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL 403 bound for London.The delegation is scheduled to return to the island on May 23 upon completion of the official visit.

Today (18) marks 17 years since the defeat of the brutal LTTE terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for more than three decades.The war officially came to an end on May 18, 2009, following the death of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran at the hands of Sri Lankan military forces in the Nandikadal lagoon area.The roots of LTTE terrorism in Sri Lanka date back to July 27, 1975, with the assassination of then Jaffna Mayor Alfred Duraiappah, regarded as one of the first major acts in the group’s separatist campaign.Over the years, the LTTE carried out numerous attacks across the island, claiming…

A red warning for heavy rainfall in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology.The Met. Department noted that the low-pressure area located to the northeast of Sri Lanka still persists. According to the latest weather analysis issued this morning, this system is expected to move away from Sri Lanka within the next 36 hours.Accordingly, very heavy showers of around 150 mm are likely in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces. Heavy showers exceeding 100 mm are also likely in parts of the Southern Province, including the Galle and Matara districts.Meanwhile, the public has…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery.Speaking at a press briefing today (14), IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said Sri Lanka has recently faced “two very large shocks” that have placed pressure on its economy.She identified the first as Cyclone Ditwah, describing it as a major natural disaster that significantly impacted economic activity. The second, she noted, is the ongoing impact of the war in the Middle East, which continues to affect global economic conditions, including Sri Lanka.Despite these challenges, Kozack praised…

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 88 houses across the island have sustained partial damage due to prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.According to the Centre, the affected houses have been reported from seven districts. The highest number of partially damaged houses has been recorded in the Kalutara District, where 40 houses have been affected. This is followed by 25 houses in the Batticaloa District, nine in the Ratnapura District, five in the Galle District, five in the Colombo District, and four in the Monaragala District.Meanwhile, the DMC further states that 104 individuals belonging to 29 families are currently being…

The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area, amid adverse weather conditions affecting the island.The Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management), Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara, stated that 180 mm of rainfall was recorded in Avissawella. In addition, 158 mm was recorded in Hanwella and 122 mm in Dehiowita.Although the water level of the Kelani River has been rising since last night, it has not yet reached the warning level. Meanwhile, the Dunamale gauging station of the Attanagalu Oya and surrounding areas recorded 176 mm of rainfall.Furthermore, the…

The Department of Irrigation reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling.Director of Irrigation (Water Management), Engineer H. M. P. S. D. Herath, stated that this situation was recorded as of 6.00 a.m. today (15).Among the major reservoirs currently spilling are Rajanganaya, Nachchaduwa, and Yan Oya in the Anuradhapura District; Ambewela in the Badulla District; and Lunugamvehera, Tissa Wewa, Weerawila Yoda Wewa, and Weheragala in the Hambantota District.In addition, reservoirs including Ambakola Wewa, Usgala Siyambalangamuwa, Mediyawa, Magalla, and Deduru Oya in the Kurunegala District; Nalanda and Wemedilla in the Kandy District;…

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva — where former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances — had not recorded or stored any footage despite being operational.The disclosure was made by officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) during the second day of magisterial proceedings into Chandrasena’s death before Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara.Investigators informed court that although the CCTV camera system at the residence was functioning, forensic examination had revealed that no video data had been…

An official attached to the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over an alleged financial fraud linked to the installation of a software system.The suspect, identified as K. Herath, served as the department’s Controller of Information Technology and Border Control. The arrest was carried out following an investigation by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department.According to investigators, a sum of over Rs. 9.8 had been paid for the installation of software identified as the “User Management Module.” However, authorities allege that the software was never installed and that…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, who is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Belarus, held bilateral discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, and senior Belarusian officials in Minsk.Representing Sri Lanka at the discussions were Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, Director General for Europe and North America, Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, and other government officials, according to a statement.Following the bilateral discussions, the Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Belarus issued a joint statement outlining the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral…