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The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12), reaffirming the ADB’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development priorities.The meeting marked the formal introduction of the newly appointed ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka, who was presented to the President by the Regional Director overseeing the country portfolio, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). During the meeting, ADB representatives reaffirmed the President of sustained assistance under the Bank’s ongoing programme. The discussions reflected the strong…

Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the island.The police warned that when a mobile phone is lost or stolen, there is a significant risk of misuse if it falls into the hands of unauthorized individuals.The public has been urged to remain vigilant and take immediate precautionary measures, as lost or stolen mobile phones are frequently used for anti-social, unlawful, and illicit activities. In many such cases, the legitimate owners of the devices become victims, police said.According to complaints…

Two suspects including a woman have been arrested by the North Western Province Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID) for their alleged involvement in two instances of financial fraud.The arrests followed investigations into complaints regarding a scam in which women were defrauded of money after being promised earnings through an online business, police said.Investigations into one complaint revealed that a female victim had been deceived in a fraud amounting to Rs. 3,141,967. Of this sum, Rs. 200,000 had been fraudulently credited to a bank account held in the female suspect’s name. It was further revealed that she had…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka’s entire transport system must undergo a rapid transformation to create a more efficient, safe and technologically advanced transport system, thereby providing the public with a dignified and reliable service.The President made these remarks during a meeting held this morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).During the meeting, the President was briefed on a strategic plan prepared by the Ministry under five key pillars: economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, social equity and accessibility, and safety…

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas in two districts within the Central Province.Accordingly, the landslide warning issued by the NBRO at 06.00 a.m. today (13), will remain in effect for the next 24 hours. District and Divisional Secretariat Divisions that have been issued Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings, advising people to remain cautious and vigilant, are as follows:Nuwara Eliya District: Walapane and Nildandahinna DSDs and surrounding areasMeanwhile, the district and the Divisional Secretariat Division that have been issued with Level 1 (Yellow) warnings advising people to remain watchful, are as follows:Kandy District: Pathahewaheta…

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide parliamentary election on Friday, local TV stations showed, securing a resounding mandate in a pivotal vote that is expected to restore political stability in the South Asian nation.The parliamentary election held on Thursday was Bangladesh’s first vote since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that toppled long‑time premier Sheikh Hasina.A clear outcome had been seen as crucial for stability in the Muslim-majority country of 175 million after months of deadly anti-Hasina unrest disrupted everyday life and hit major industries, including the apparel sector in the world’s second-largest garment exporter.It was also the first national…

The Ministry of Public Security has requested applicants for passports not to arrive at the Department of Immigration and Emigration’s head office in Battaramulla or any of its regional offices today (13), as the computer system breakdown has still not been restored.The Ministry stated that normal services will resume on Monday (16) and also noted that priority will be given to yesterda’s (12) applicants when services resume.The issuance of passports and visas were temporarily suspended earlier today due to a technical issue in the Department’s system, which affected the processing of both passports and visas.The Department noted that the issuance…

The Supreme Court today (12) concluded the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in 2024.Court decided to conclude the hearing of the case with the consent of the petitioners, based on the facts presented in an affidavit submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in relation to the case.The petitions were taken up before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Mahinda Samayawardhena, Ada Derana reporter said.

Zohara Buhary, who had faced disciplinary action from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) for voting in favour of the CMC’s Budget proposal, has lost her seat in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) after she was removed from the party. The SLMC has decided to take disciplinary action and suspend the party membership of Buhary due to her voting in support of the council’s budget, presented by the ruling NPP, in violation of the party’s directive. Accordingly, a Gazette notification has been issued by the Returning Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council declaring that Mrs. Fathima Zohara Buhary has vacated her office…

The Colombo High Court today (12) ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 6, 2026. The case was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal, Ada Derana reporter said. Former Minister Johnston Fernando and former Operational Director of Sathosa, Mohamed Shakir, who are currently in remand custody in connection with another case, were produced before court by prison officials. After considering the submissions made, the judge ordered that the further hearing of the case be postponed to March 6, 2026. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…