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Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. His family confirmed that he died in London.D. S. de Silva was a member of Sri Lanka’s first-ever Test cricket team and went on to captain the national side in two Test matches. He holds the distinction of being Sri Lanka’s first One Day International (ODI) cap and the second Test cap in the country’s cricketing history.A specialist leg-spinner, de Silva achieved a historic milestone during Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan in 1982, when…

Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail.The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered his release on two surety bonds of Rs. 2 million each and imposed an overseas travel ban, said Ada Derana reporter.C. B. Rathnayake was arrested on December 2 by CIABOC after he appeared before the Commission to provide a statement in connection with charges under the Money Laundering Act relating to corruption charges.The suspect, Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Chandrasiri Bandara Rathnayake, who previously served as Minister of Sports,…

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has commenced special inspections of schools in the Central Province that are at risk of landslides due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.Landslide risk assessments of school premises are being carried out with the support of universities. Accordingly, a rapid assessment of the condition of landslide-prone school premises in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale is currently being carried out.The inspections, which began on December 9, are being led by an expert team of 15, comprising specialists from the Universities of Peradeniya, Moratuwa, and Sri Jayewardenepura, alongside officials from the NBRO.Meanwhile,…

The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages.The relevant circular was issued yesterday (16) by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government to all Ministry Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, and Heads of Departments.Accordingly, special leave will be granted to officials who were unable to report to work due to disruptions to public transport services between their place of residence and workplace caused by Cyclone Ditwah, as well as those affected by road blockages or other disaster-related conditions.To…

A total of over 2.2 million tourists have reportedly arrived in the country so far this year.According to Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), as of yesterday (15), 2,208,000 tourists had arrived in the country.

A Police Sergeant has been interdicted for allegedly maintaining close contact with a female suspect, Nanda Kumar Thakshee, who is currently being held under a 90-day detention order in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ at the Aluthkade court complex.Police investigations revealed that the Sergeant and the suspect exchanged gestures and communicated using sign language, including breaking a single biscuit in half and sharing it.‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ was shot dead at the Aluthkade court complex on February 19.The primary suspect in the case, Ishara Sewwandi, had initially gone missing. Subsequently, she, along…

The government has announced that, in light of the nationwide prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers.This allowance, which will be provided only once, will be given to pregnant mothers who were registered at maternal clinics on or before 30 November 2025.The distribution will take place through the Divisional Secretariat offices from 16 December, under a program of the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, which operates under the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs.

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market.As of today (12), the global price of gold has increased by USD 4,266.The gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by Rs. 3,000 today, compared to the prices yesterday (11). Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in the Colombo Pettah gold market has risen to Rs. 312,000.Meanwhile, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which was Rs. 336,000 yesterday, has increased to Rs. 339,000, traders stated.

Sapugaskanda Police Station has initiated an investigation into a head-on collision involving a vehicle driven by former Speaker and NPP Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, which injured several including an infant.Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler made this announcement during a press briefing held this morning (12).He stated that two individuals injured in the accident are currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, while a six-month-old infant is hospitalized at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children.ASP Wootler added that a medical report has been requested to determine whether any of the drivers involved in the incident were under the…

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of women for all positions within the Sri Lanka Railways (SLR).State Counsel, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the court of this during the hearing of a Fundamental Rights petition filed by two women, said Ada Derana reporter.The petition challenged a Gazette notification that had previously restricted women from applying for the position of Railway Station Master within the Railway Department.