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The process to elect a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, which has been marked by several controversial developments, has been postponed for the second time.Reports indicate that the election could not proceed due to the lack of quorum.Although the session was scheduled to commence at 10.00 a.m. today (26), only 22 members were present out of the total 45 representatives.As a result, the Southern Province Commissioner of Local Government was compelled to adjourn the proceedings once again.The election, initially scheduled for November 28 and presided over by the Local Government Commissioner, was postponed to today also due to…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Gampaha Police Station until January 06, in connection with an alleged bribery case.The suspect, who was arrested yesterday by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (26).According to CIABOC, the officer is accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 300,000.The operation was launched following a complaint lodged by a businessman from the Dandugama area in Ja-Ela.The prosecution stated that the police officer allegedly solicited a bribe to…

It has been reported that the original locomotive involved in the tragic Peraliya train disaster caused by the 2004 tsunami did not participate in this year’s symbolic commemorative run.Despite the absence of the original engine, the Railway Department operated the “Tsunami Train” to Matara today (26) using a substitute locomotive to mark the 21st anniversary of the disaster.The Railway Department clarified that the original locomotive, which had been consistently used for this commemorative journey in previous years, could not be deployed this time due to a technical malfunction.According to official sources, a defect in the engine’s axle was identified this…

President Donald Trump has said the US launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria.In a post on Truth Social, the US president described IS as “ terrorist scum”, accusing them of “targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians”.Trump said the US military “executed numerous perfect strikes”, without giving any further details. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was “grateful for Nigerian government support & cooperation. Merry Christmas!”It is unclear what exact targets were struck and when. In November, Trump ordered the US military to prepare for action in Nigeria to tackle…

Today (26) marks 21 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the world’s deadliest and most destructive natural disasters, which impacted over 10 countries in the Indian Ocean.On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, triggered a devastating Tsunami that struck many countries, including Sri Lanka. Over 35,000 people in the country lost their lives, around 5,000 went missing, and extensive property damage was reported.Since 2005, December 26 has been designated as ‘National Safety Day’ to honor the victims of the Tsunami.This year, the main commemoration will be held today from 8:30 a.m.…

A special discussion was held under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, focusing on expanding and strengthening the process of maintaining drug quality standards.According to the Ministry of Health, the discussion primarily centered on conducting drug quality testing activities in a more systematic and organized manner as part of efforts to enhance overall drug quality assurance.The discussion was attended by the Director General of Health Services, the Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and other officials, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and…

In a big flex of its nuclear capabilities, India has tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile launched from a nuclear-capable submarine. The K-4 missile was test-fired from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. The test was conducted off the coast of Vishakhapatnam.Designed to hit targets 3,500 km away, the missile provides a massive boost to the sea-based nuclear attack capability of the forces.The K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024, making India part of a small group of nations capable of firing a nuclear missile from land, air,…

The main national commemoration of National Safety Day is scheduled to be held tomorrow (26) from 8.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at the Peraliya Tsunami Memorial in Galle.A two-minute silence will be observed across the country tomorrow from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. to remember those who lost their lives in the 2004 tsunami and other disasters.The 2004 tsunami claimed the lives of more than 35,000 people in Sri Lanka, while over 5,000 persons remain missing. Additionally, property valued at billions of rupees was destroyed.Accordingly, under Cabinet Paper No. 15/1975/715/001-1 of 2005, December 26 was declared as the “National Safety…

At least 30 individuals have been hospitalized following a head-on collision between a tipper truck and a private bus on the Dikwella–Beliatta Road in the Handapangodella area, police said.The accident occurred when a private bus traveling from Weeraketiya toward Matara collided with a tipper truck traveling from Matara toward Beliatta.Beliatta Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit operating under the United Nations (UN) mandate in the Central African Republic (CAR) has successfully carried out a critical Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission, under extremely hostile and volatile conditions.The mission has been launched in response to an urgent request to evacuate two United Nations personnel who had sustained combat-related injuries in the Zemio area, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) said. Accordingly, the evacuation has been conducted using a Mi-17 helicopter (UNO 325P).The aircraft was captained by Wing Commander Nelson De Silva, with Flight Lieutenant Arunoda Ekanayake serving as co-pilot.The aircrew comprised Squadron Leader Sandeepa Wijayathunga,…