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A training aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed in the Wariyapola area, according to the SLAF Spokesman.The aircraft, identified as a K-8 jet manufactured in China, was reportedly on a training mission when it suddenly went out of radar contact and later crashed at Minuwangete, Wariyapola.Both pilots had ejected safely and descended by parachute, avoiding any injuries, while the jet has caught fire, he said.No casualties have been reported following the incident.

The former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon has been ordered to be further remanded until April 03 by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.Tennakoon, who was subject to an arrest warrant in connection with a shooting incident near a hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama in 2023, surrendered to the court by submitting a motion yesterday (19), after evading arrest nearly 20 days.Following his surrender, the Matara Magistrate ordered that he be remanded until today (20). In compliance with this order, Tennakoon was transferred to Angunakolapelessa Prison under special security last evening (19), according to prison sources.The Matara Magistrate’s Court…

The Election Commission has announced that the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections in Sri Lanka will be held on May 06. This announcement was made during a special press conference held today (20).The acceptance of nominations for the LG Elections concluded today (20), with no nominations being accepted after 12:00 noon.The nomination process for 336 Local Government institutions began on March 17, and the election date was confirmed after the conclusion of the nomination period.Additionally, the deadline for placing deposits for the LG Elections ended yesterday (19).Earlier, the Election Commission had announced an extension of key deadlines related to the elections,…

The Colombo High Court has rejected a request made by the attorneys of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to lift the order freezing his bank account in the parliamentary branch, in connection with an ongoing investigation by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).The decision was delivered by Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendi.Earlier, the Colombo High Court had issued an injunction order suspending several bank accounts and insurance agreements belonging to former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family as part of the investigation by the Bribery Commission.Rambukwella’s bank account in the Parliamentary Branch, where his pension…

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently in remand custody, is scheduled to be produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court again today (20).It has been reported that the Matara Magistrate is set to deliver the verdict on Deshabandu Tennakoon’s bail application at 2:00 p.m. today.Tennakoon, who was subject to an arrest warrant in connection with a shooting incident near a hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama in 2023, surrendered to the court by submitting a motion yesterday (19) after absconding for 20 days.Following his surrender, the Matara Magistrate ordered that the suspect be remanded until today. In…

The blobfish, described as the world’s ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand.The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr Blobby and is the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society.It has a bulbous head, and loose, flabby skin, and lives in the deep sea, mainly off the southeastern coast of mainland Australia, the Australian island of Tasmania, and New Zealand.The blobfish topped the annual poll by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, an environmental non-profit group, winning almost 1,300 out of more than 5,500 votes.The animal,…

More than 1,500 deserters from the Tri-Forces have been arrested for failing to report for duty without being legally discharged.Following an order from the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, operations to arrest tri-service personnel who absconded from service without legally resigning were launched on February 22.As of yesterday (19), 1,604 deserters have been arrested. It is reported that 1,444 were apprehended in operations carried out by the Tri-Forces, while 160 were arrested by the police.The Ministry of Defence further stated that among those arrested, 1,394 were Army personnel, 138 were Air Force personnel,…

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued amending multiple import and export regulations, including a key change allowing Bureau Veritas inspection certificates for vehicles imported from all countries.The gazette notification, issued yesterday (19), bears the signature of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development.Under the new regulations, Sri Lanka Customs is required to verify the authenticity of documents online before clearing motor vehicles. Additionally, the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs must ensure that all documents endorsed by licensed banks undergo authentication through online verification.The amendments further stipulate that Bureau Veritas inspection certificates…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need to increase women’s participation in the economic sector, both globally and in Sri Lanka. She made these remarks yesterday (18) at the launch of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Financial Fund, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, held at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. Further addressing the event, the Prime Minister stated: “There are stark gender disparities in labor force participation, with only 47% of women globally and 32% in Sri Lanka being economically active, compared to 72% and 71% of men, respectively. It is crucial to…

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m.Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, it said.Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota and Polonnaruwa districts.Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the morning, according to the Met. Department.Thus, the…