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Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited Aruna Sri Warushahennadige have been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (03).The three suspects were recently arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and were remanded until today (03) after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.According to CIABOC, the investigation relates to events that allegedly occurred in March 2023, when organized crime figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” was…

Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday after a gripping contest with Croatia.Ramos connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snuff out a Croatia team which had created the lion’s share of the chances in sapping evening heat in Toronto.In a dramatic ending, Croatia thought they had equalised in the dying seconds but Josko Gvardiol’s goal was chalked off for offside.The Croatians were left stunned by the decision, while Portugal’s players celebrated.Cristiano Ronaldo played his role in the victory, stroking home…

A 12-hour water cut has been announced for Colombo and several surrounding areas from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. tomorrow (04).Accordingly, water supply will be suspended in Colombo 01 to Colombo 15, as well as Battaramulla, Pelawatta, Hokandara, Koswatta, Thalawathugoda, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Rajagiriya, Mirihana, Madiwela, Nugegoda, Nawala, Kolonnawa, IDH, Kotikawatta, Angoda, Wellampitiya, Orugodawatta, Kaduwela, Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa and Piliyandala.The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) attributed the water cut to the temporary suspension of power supply to the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant to facilitate essential maintenance work at the Mulleriyawa Grid Substation.Additionally, electrical system upgrade work will also be…

Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s best island destination to visit in 2026, according to the latest rankings released by international travel publication Big 7 Travel.Sri Lanka secured the top spot among the 50 Best Islands to Visit, with the publication highlighting the country’s 833-mile coastline, picturesque central highlands, world-renowned tea plantations, rich cultural heritage and remarkable biodiversity as the key factors behind its ranking.The report also noted that iconic attractions such as Yala National Park and Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, played a significant role in earning Sri Lanka the top position.In a further boost for the…

Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena says a country can be devastated and destroyed not only by a natural disaster and that a country can also be destroyed by a bad judiciary, in less amount of time.“If that happens, no international donor or no international help will recover the country. Because the cause is such, the reasons are such, the devastation is so high.” The Chief Justice made these comments while delivering a speech addressing the newly recruited Magistrates at the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute on Wednesday (July 01).Speaking on the legal profession, he said that the lawyer is also expected to…

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued introducing amendments to the food colour-code labelling regulations for sugar-containing liquid food products.The amendments were issued by Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa under Section 32 of the Food Act, No. 26 of 1980, and were published in the Extraordinary Gazette dated June 23.According to the new amendments, new regulations have been introduced for the design and display of the red, amber and green colour logos that must be displayed on the packaging of sugary levels-liquid foods.The amendments also introduce an alternative logo that can be used on glass bottles…

The Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed seeking an order to revoke the parliamentary membership of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna be taken up for hearing on August 31.The petition filed by Chairman of ‘Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna’, Oshala Herath, was taken up before the Appeals Court Justice Mahen Gopallawa today (02).During the proceedings, the legal counsel appearing for the petitioner, presented facts before the court and requested that an early date be given for the hearing of the petition, while Attorney-at-Law appearing for the respondent MP Archchuna, raised no objection to the request, Ada Derana reporter said.Accordingly,…

The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to an outbreak of dengue and fever, according to the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).The university is scheduled to reopen on July 13.

The Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thero, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.

The National Secretariat for Elders has announced that all unregistered elderly care homes must complete their registration by September 30, 2026.In response to an inquiry by Ada Derana, the Director of the Secretariat, K. Chathura Mihidum, stated that a nationwide survey is currently underway to collect information on unregistered elderly care homes.He urged elderly care home operators who have not yet provided their details to complete the Google Form issued by the Secretariat and submit the required information.He said registration is essential for elderly care homes to benefit from special government programmes that will be introduced in the future.He further…