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The Ministry of Transport says wearing seat belts will be made mandatory to all passengers of light vehicles travelling on expressways from August 1, 2025.Meanwhile, wearing seat belts will also be mandatory to all passengers of all vehicles on expressways from September 1, 2025.Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also confirmed the directive while speaking to media this morning (01) during an inspection tour at the Colombo Central Bus Stand.The Minister said that a large number of lives are lost due to road accidents and that this decision was taken to prevent such situations.He noted accordingly…

The case filed against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara before the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar on charges of criminal negligence of duty by failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks despite receiving intelligence information in advance will be taken up once again on July 28.The case was taken up before the High Court bench, consisting of Judges Namal Balalle and Mohamed Irshadeen today.During the hearing, the Deputy Solicitor General, Sudarshan de Silva, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney General, informed court that, since Judge…

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.6% in June 2025, compared to -0.7% in May 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.The Y-on-Y inflation of Food Group decreased to 4.3% in June 2025 from 5.2% in May 2025.

Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna today (30) stated that he was prepared to disclose the contents of the 323 containers released recently but emphasized that the government must first provide a formal assurance that he would not be subjected to imprisonment on fabricated charges.Speaking in Parliament regarding the release of the 323 containers in question, the Parliamentarian stated that he is able to provide a detailed list of what was inside the 323 containers—its contents, destination, and country of origin.”He further urged the government to guarantee his protection before he proceeds with the disclosure.“Let them first prove to me that…

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched the National Mosquito Control Week starting today (June 30), which will continue until July 5. This initiative aims to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue, across the country.The Ministry has highlighted a significant rise in dengue cases in recent months. Notably, the highest number of patients reported this year so far occurred in April and May, with 5,175 cases in April and 6,025 cases in May.In response, a special mosquito control campaign was conducted from May 19 to 24, covering 95 areas within 16 health zones, the Health Ministry stated. During this campaign,…

Announcing the Supreme Court’s determination on the Electricity Amendment Bill, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Dr. Rizvie Salih stated that several clauses in the proposed legislation have been found to be inconsistent with the Constitution.According to the Deputy Speaker, the Court determined that these provisions would require approval by a special majority in Parliament as well as a public referendum in order to be enacted in their current form.However, the Deputy Speaker clarified that these constitutional inconsistencies would not arise if the relevant clauses are amended in accordance with the Supreme Court’s recommendations outlined in its determination.Dr. Salih made these…

Assistant Superintendent of Police Attorney-at-Law F.U. Wootler has been appointed as the new Police Media Spokesman.He previously served as the Assistant Director of the Police Media Division.Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Manatunga, who functioned as the Police Media Spokesman has been appointed as the SSP in charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.

At least 45 people have been killed across Pakistan as heavy rain and flash floods battered multiple regions since the start of the monsoon season, disaster management officials said on Sunday. The death toll includes a large number of children, underscoring the human cost of intensifying climate-related disasters in the country.The worst-hit was the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, bordering Afghanistan, where 21 people, including 10 children, lost their lives. The Swat Valley alone accounted for 14 deaths, where local media reported that a flash flood swept away families gathered near a riverbank.In Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province located along the Indian border, 13…

World Social Media Day is celebrated today (June 30).It is a global observance that recognizes the profound impact of social media in transforming communication worldwide and it has become one of the most powerful tools shaping how people connect, share, and stay informed.Social media has united people from across the globe, creating a truly global community. It is more than just a platform for news or entertainment, it has become a key part of how people form opinions, join communities, and engage with society.Through new media trends, social media has become an essential part of social groups. It is also…

Israel’s attack on the Evin Prison in Iran’s capital Tehran last week killed 71 people, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said on Sunday (Jun 29).At the end of an air war with Iran, Israel on Jun 23 struck Tehran’s most notorious jail for political prisoners, in a demonstration that it was expanding its targets beyond military and nuclear sites to aim at symbols of Iran’s ruling system.“In the attack on Evin prison, 71 people were martyred including administrative staff, youth doing their military service, detainees, family members of detainees who were visiting them and neighbours who lived in the prison’s…