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The Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thero, has called for a Cabinet reshuffle by removing Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya from the post of Minister of Education.This request has been made through a memorandum addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In the memorandum, the Thero points out that the arbitrary education reforms proposed to be implemented under the leadership of the Prime Minister indicate that the country, its people, and the Buddha Sasana are facing a serious threat under the current government as well.He further stated that the direct consequences of an…

The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a transit stop en route to China following an official visit to South Africa.Minister Wang Yi, accompanied by a 17-member Chinese delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka while returning from Durban, South Africa.The delegation was received at the airport by the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, along with senior officials from the Chinese Embassy. Representing the Sri Lankan government, the Director General of the East Asia and Oceania Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Savitri Panabokke…

The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, his daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and one of their employees, Nipuni Krishnajina, be recalled on February 13.The case was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal, said Ada Derana reporter. After considering the facts presented, the Judge directed that the case be postponed to the aforementioned date.CIABOC filed the case against the defendants on charges of corruption and aiding and abetting corruption. According to the allegations, during his…

A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut down for maintenance, has been restored.However, the electricity generated by the unit has not yet been added to the national grid, and it is reported that steps will be taken to connect it to the system within the next few days.The Norochcholai Power Plant contributes a total of 900 megawatts to the national power grid through its three generators. At present, electricity is being supplied to the national grid by only one generator.Meanwhile, another generator remains out of operation, and efforts are currently underway to restore it to operational…

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, along with a group of civil society representatives and others, have commenced a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Education Ministry. The protest demands the withdrawal of the new education reforms and calls for Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to step down as Education Minister, Ada Derana reporter said.

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the rain-reduced third and final T20I to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.The hosts restricted Green Shirts to 146 for eight in 12 overs after posting a commanding total of 160-6 on the scoreboard.Earlier, Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis struck brisk innings as Sri Lanka posted 160 for six in 12 overs against Pakistan in the rain-hit third game.Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bowl first in the match, reduced to 12 overs per side after rain delayed the game by around two hours.After…

The remaining subjects of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which were postponed due to the disaster situation in the country, are scheduled to commence today (12).The examination will be conducted from today to January 20, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage has announced.The examinations will be held at 2,086 examination centers across the island, with 325 coordination centers and 32 regional centers established.Meanwhile, candidates whose identity documents such as National Identity Cards, driving licenses, or passports were misplaced due to the disaster will be allowed to sit for the examination if they present a temporary identification…

The Department of Meteorology reports that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 20 km east of Mullaitivu at 11:30 a.m. today (10).The system is expected to cross the Mullaitivu coast later this evening and is likely to weaken into a low-pressure area by tomorrow.Very strong winds of about 50–60 km/h, gusting up to 70 km/h, can be expected at times over the Northern Province, the Met. Department said, issuing a strong wind advisory for the next 24 hours.Strong winds of about 40–50 km/h may occur at times over the North Western Province and in the…

The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has instructed state institutions to arrange work shifts for Muslim public servants to enable them to observe religious practices during the holy month of Ramadan.It is reported that the directive was issued through a circular addressed to Ministry Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Heads of Departments, and Heads of State Corporations and Statutory Boards.The circular specifies that, as this year’s Ramadan season is scheduled from 19 February to 21 March, work shifts should be organized to allow Muslim public servants to perform their religious rites during this period.The Ministry…

The Department of Motor Traffic has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in new vehicle registration and ownership transfer data systems of the Department of Motor Traffic during vehicle registration and transfer of ownership.Issuing a notification, the Department stated that the new requirement will come into effect from January 5.Accordingly, the National Identity Card (NIC) number or Business Registration Number (BRN), along with the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the relevant new owner, must be entered into the Department’s data systems during the registration and transfer of ownership of all new vehicles.However, this requirement will not…