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Four people have been reported killed in attacks by the United States on Yemen’s Hodeidah region, the latest deadly strikes against Houthi forces as the US announced the deployment of a second aircraft carrier and more warplanes to the Middle East.Anees Alasbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi health minister, said three people were confirmed killed in the US attack on Tuesday night but that the death toll was preliminary.“The American attack, which targeted the water management building in the district of al-Mansouriyah in the governorate of Hodeidah with several strikes on Tuesday resulted in three deaths and two injuries, mostly employees,” Alasbahi…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to present a resolution in the state assembly regarding getting Katchatheevu island back. According to the resolution, “retrieval of Katchatheevu Island is the only permanent solution to protect the traditional fishing of Tamil Nadu fishermen.”The resolution states that the “to mitigate the sufferings faced” by the fishermen at the hands of Sri Lankan Navy, getting Katchatheevu Island is the only permanent solution.“Considering the above, this august House unanimously urges the Union Government to immediately review the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement and take all steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island,” the statement of the resolution…
The Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya’s Working Committee has decided to expel Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero from the Sangha (monastic community).Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero, who operates a YouTube channel and has previously made controversial statements on social media, has been at the center of public debate.Following an inquiry into the matter, the Ramanna Maha Nikaya’s Working Committee has arrived at this decision, a spokesperson for the Ramanna Maha Nikaya told Ada Derana.
Sri Lanka Police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo and several other areas due to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka.Accordingly, the traffic plan will be implemented on the Katunayake Expressway and Baseline Road from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. on April 04, and at Galle Face, Independence Square, Battaramulla, and surrounding roads on April 05.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a committee comprised of ministers to submit a report with recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers related to the decisions taken by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan individuals including General Shavendra Silva recently.Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the attention of the Cabinet of Ministers have been drawn on the decisions taken by the UK government to impose sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan individuals recently.He stated that therefore, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a committee comprised of ministers to submit a report with…
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) states that it has planned a special bus service to facilitate public transportation for people traveling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and those returning to Colombo. According to SLTB Deputy General Manager Panduka Swarnahansa, 500 additional buses will be deployed to assist those returning to their hometowns for the festive period. This program will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will be operated from April 9 to April 13, providing transportation for people traveling to their villages. Meanwhile, the second phase will be operating from April 16 to April 20…
PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) – A French court on Monday barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement, in a seismic ruling that could fuel global tensions over judicial efforts to police politics.The French court’s ruling was a catastrophic setback for Le Pen, 56. The National Rally (RN) party chief is one of the most prominent figures of the European far right, and a front-runner in polls for France’s 2027 contest.The ruling could have wide-ranging repercussions on French politics, upending the race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron and placing additional pressure on his…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that 30,000 young people will be recruited into the public service, with the necessary funds already allocated for the initiative.Speaking at a public meeting in Buttala, held in the lead-up to the local government elections, the President emphasized the government’s commitment to providing employment opportunities for the youth.“We are recruiting 30,000 new young people with talent and ability. Now the money has been allocated. I have seen that many advertisements are being published in newspapers. We will provide jobs for those who apply,” he said.In addition to employment opportunities, President Dissanayake highlighted efforts to expand…
Three Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake while attempting to travel to Greece using forged Greek residence visas.The suspects, aged 22, 24, and 25, who had entered Sri Lanka on tourist visas, were apprehended by the Border Surveillance Unit of the Immigration and Emigration Department as they attempted to board a flight to Bahrain yesterday (30).Airline officials became suspicious of the Greek residence visas presented by the trio during clearance procedures and alerted immigration authorities. A subsequent technical examination confirmed that the visas had been forged using advanced high-tech techniques.During initial questioning, the suspects…
The Court of Appeal has ordered Returning Officers to suspend activities related to conducting Local Government (LG) Elections in areas where petitions have been filed challenging the rejection of nomination papers. The suspension will remain in effect until April 2, 2025.A bench comprising Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mohamed Lafar Tahir, and Justice K.P. Fernando issued the order after considering multiple petitions filed by political parties and independent groups against the rejection of nomination papers. The petitions were submitted by several parties including the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) challenging the rejection of their nominations for several local government…