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The Ministry of Health announced that Sri Lanka is prepared to dispatch a medical team to Myanmar to assist those affected by the recent earthquake.Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a team of medical professionals, including specialist doctors and nursing staff with experience in disaster response, is ready to be deployed once the Myanmar government provides the necessary clearance.Speaking at a media briefing in Kalutara, the minister emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to supporting Myanmar during this crisis.“The government is actively working to provide Myanmar with essential medicines, medical equipment, and other necessary supplies. In addition, we have assembled a…

The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death underworld figure K.M. Sarath Bandara, also known as ‘SF Sarath’, who was found guilty of shooting and killing a man in the Borella area in 2014.Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Nawarathne Marasinghe delivered this verdict today (01).Meanwhile, the court ordered the acquittal and release of three other defendants, including Chaminda Ravi Jayanath alias ‘Dematagoda Chaminda,’ who were named as defendants in the case.The case was filed against the four defendants on the charges of shooting and killing a person named Hettiarachchige Duminda inside a salon in the Wanathamulla area…

A major accident has occurred near the 25.5 km mark on the Dodangoda-Galanigama Expressway, involving multiple vehicles.According to reports, two lorries, a luxury van carrying foreign nationals, and a car were involved in the collision. The accident took place when a lorry transporting rice from Matara to Colombo was struck from behind by the luxury van.The impact caused a chain reaction, with a car following behind crashing into the van. The collision also resulted in damage to the expressway’s safety fence.The Traffic Police of the Southern Expressway said that six individuals including four British national tourists were injured in the accident and…

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to provide the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in order to receive services from the department.Issuing a statement, the department has informed that it will be mandatory to submit the TIN to obtain services from the department with effect from April 15, 2025.

MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been ordered to be remanded further until April 08, 2025.This order was issued after he was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (01).Dassanayake, who was taken into custody on March 27, was granted bail in two of the cases but was ordered to remain in remand custody over the third charge. The court had previously remanded him until today for further proceedings.The allegations stem from his tenure as Chief Minister of Uva Province in 2016. According to the Bribery Commission, Dassanayake had solicited funds from three state banks, claiming they were intended to provide…

The Board of Control of the President’s Fund, which met under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has decided to introduce a new financial assistance program to support children from families affected by wild elephant attacks, aiming to ensure that the children can continue their education despite the hardships caused by human-elephant conflict.Priority for assistance will be given to families who have lost family members or suffered injuries due to elephant attacks. Additionally, families who have faced property or crop damage caused by elephants may also apply for financial aid.Under the program, eligible families must be verified by the…

The Inland Revenue Department has announced that individuals earning less than Rs. 1.8 million annually can now claim relief on the advance income tax (AIT) charged on interest or discounts from deposits.To avail themselves of this tax relief, eligible individuals must submit a self-declaration to their respective banks or financial institutions. The Inland Revenue Department has instructed these institutions to implement a 10 percent reduction in AIT on interest and discounts payable to depositors, effective from today (01).As per the new directive, banks and financial institutions operating as withholding agents must deduct a 10 percent AIT on interest, discounts, and…

The Western Province Three-Wheeler Drivers’ and Owners’ Association has stated that despite the reduction of fuel prices, there is no possibility of making any changes to the three-wheeler fares.Speaking at a press conference today (01), President of the association Lalith Dharmasekara stated that rather than reducing three-wheeler fares, the government should intervene to provide a more efficient service to the public through proper regulation.Commenting further, the Dharmasekara added, “Petrol has been reduced by Rs. 10 per liter. We usually drive about 20 kilometers per liter. Therefore, even if we give the entire Rs. 10 without keeping a penny, the amount…

Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr  today (31) as the crescent (new moon) for the month of Shawwal has been sighted yesterday, according to the Colombo Grand Mosque.“The Hilaal (crescent) for the month of Shawwal 1446 AH was sighted on Sunday, March 30, 2025, as confirmed by reports from the Hilaal subcommittees appointed across the country.”“Accordingly, the Colombo Grand Mosque, ACJU Hilaal Division, and the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs (DMRCA) have unanimously declared that the 1st of Shawwal 1446 falls on March 31, 2025,” the Colombo Grand Mosque said.Eid al-Fitr is a “festival of breaking the fast”…

The Election Commission says that the distribution of official ballot papers for the upcoming Local Government elections will commence on April 16.The Commission further stated that the two Sundays, April 20 and 27, will be designated as special days for distributing the ballot papers, with the process continuing until April 29.Accordingly, the Election Commission is scheduled to hand over the official ballot papers to the Department of Posts on April 16 for distribution purposes.Meanwhile, the Election Commission also stated that postal ballot papers for the Local Government elections will be delivered to the post offices on April 7.These activities are…