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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is currently in Bangkok, Thailand, attending the 6th BIMSTEC Summit and participating in “Invest Sri Lanka” promotional events aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and attracting investment to Sri Lanka.On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister engaged in bilateral discussions with the Prime Ministers of Bhutan and Nepal, focusing on enhancing collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including economic cooperation and regional connectivity.As part of economic outreach initiatives, Prime Minister Amarasuriya addressed the “Invest Sri Lanka” Business Forum, jointly organized with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. The forum served as a platform to…

The Court of Appeal has ordered the relevant Returning Officers to re-accept nearly 37 rejected nomination papers submitted by candidates to contest for several Local Government (LG) institutions across the island.This order was issued by the two-member Appeals Court bench comprising the Acting President of the Court of Appeal Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar and Justice K.P. Fernando after considering writ petitions filed by several political parties and independent groups challenging the rejection of their nomination papers submitted to contest the upcoming LG Polls.

Police have arrested three women in connection with a burglary that took place in the Moratuwa Police Division, during which over Rs. 600,000 in cash was reportedly stolen.According to police, a complaint was lodged on March 24 alleging that three female suspects had unlawfully entered a residence and stolen Rs. 639,000 in cash.Following a tip-off, officers from the Moratuwa Police Station conducted a raid in Koralawella and Moratuwa areas on April 3, leading to the arrest of the suspects. The individuals, aged 33 and 47, are residents of the same localities, according to police.Police have also recovered a portion of the…

The Election Commission has temporarily suspended the government’s New Year food relief program, citing concerns over its implementation ahead of the upcoming local government elections.In a written notice, the Commission has instructed the Secretary to the President and the Secretary to the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development to postpone the distribution of the seasonal relief food package until after the elections are held.The initiative, based on a recent budget proposal, aimed to provide essential food items valued at Rs. 5,000 at a subsidized rate of Rs. 2,500 to eligible low-income families. The benefit was intended for…

South Korea’s Constitutional Court officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, bringing an end to months of political uncertainty after his controversial declaration of martial law in December. The ruling, delivered on Friday, upholds the impeachment vote passed by parliament late last year. Yoon, whose removal takes immediate effect, must vacate the presidential residence as South Korea prepares for a new election. Under national law, a general election to select his successor must be held within 60 days. Unanimous ruling against YoonA panel of eight justices unanimously ruled that Yoon’s imposition of martial law was unconstitutional. Acting Head Judge Moon Hyung-bae…

Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court on Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forest. Subsequently, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother have been released on two surety bails of Rs. 500,000 each.Indictments were served before Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendige in relation to a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.The case will be taken up for hearing once again on 30 May.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today (04) for a three-day state visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.Modi’s visit comes at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and will be accompanied by India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar. The official welcoming ceremony is scheduled to take place tomorrow (April 05) at Independence Square in Colombo.During his stay, Prime Minister Modi will engage in high-level bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and India. A series of key agreements are expected to be signed across multiple sectors, including…

The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held on August 10, 2025. The Department of Examination said it will accept applications from candidates from tomorrow (4) to the 30th of April.Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara noted that online applications will be accepted until midnight on April 30.Applications will be accepted only from students studying at government or government-approved private schools, added the Examinations Department. Issuing a statement, the department said that in order to receive scholarship funds, a student should be less than 11 years old on 30 January, 2026.More information pertaining to the examination can be obtained…

The general public has been requested to inform the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in writing regarding individuals who were aggrieved while attempting to obtain funds from the President’s Fund between the years 2008 and 2024.The public is requested to provide information to the Director of the CID.Ongoing investigations of the CID into funds obtained from the President’s Fund have revealed names of 22 former Ministers and Members of Parliament as beneficiaries between 2008 and 2024.Police investigations commenced following a complaint received regarding the matter recently.Police said accordingly, the CID obtained an order from the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on 2…

The Court of Appeal is scheduled to deliver its decision tomorrow (April 04) on three categories of rejection of nominations for 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections, Ada Derana reporter said.Accordingly, the decision on the petitions filed regarding the nominations that were rejected on the grounds of failure to submit certified copies of birth certificates, failure to formally submit the affidavits, and submission of only photocopies of birth certificates is also scheduled to be pronounced tomorrow.Additionally, the Appeals Court today (April 3) ordered the relevant returning officers to refrain from taking further steps in preparation of holding the election until tomorrow,…