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Foreign hand in Gotabaya’s ouster: Chief Govt Whip wants thorough probe

Mar 27 (Island) Chief Govt Whip Prasanna Ranatunga said that against the backdrop of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena’s recent disclosure of a powerful foreign role in the violent public protest campaign that overthrew Prez Gotabaya Rajapaksa, re-examination of May 09/10 and July 09/14 events was necessary. He said so when asked him why all political parties, represented in Parliament, including the ruling party, more..

Non-appointment of Bribery Commission DG challenged in SC

Mar 27 (DM) Commissioner General of Land, Bandula Jayasinghe challenged an indictment filed by the Bribery Commission against him on the premise that no Director General has been appointed thus far by the President. When the writ application was taken up for support in the Supreme Court, Counsel Hafeel Farisz appearing for the Commissioner General told court that there was no Director General currently enforced by the Bribery Commission under Anti-Corruption Act. more..

Sri Lanka skipper the big winner on latest rankings update

Mar 27 (ICC) Twin tons during the first Test against Bangladesh has propelled SL's new Test captain within sight of the top 10 batters in the world. SL captain Dhananjaya de Silva has been rewarded for his Player of the Match heroics during the first Test against Bangladesh by making giant strides on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. SL skipper scored twin tons in Sylhet to help his side register a commanding 328-run victory over their Asian rival and in the process rose to more..

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NFCO led by Janaka Ratnayake to contest all future polls

Mar 27 (FT) Presidential hopeful Janaka Ratnayake announced yesterday that the National Front of Civil Organisations led by him will not only contest the upcoming Prez election but also participate in all future elections. Ratnayake emphasised that over the past 75 years, the prevailing political culture in SL has led to the bankruptcy of the country. He asserted that no existing party or politician possesses the capability to revive the nation, as they are either directly or more..

Sri Lanka liver care facility to offer better outcomes for patients

Mar 27 (EN) M H Omar Liver Care Facility, at the Centre for Liver Diseases in Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama was opened yesterday. Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe, who inaugurated the facility, pointed out “SL’s current status as the premier destination for liver transplant surgeries in the region,” and appreciated the “reputation bestowed upon the country by healthcare professionals.” Chronic liver disease is increasingly prevalent among both children & adults in SL, more..

Unlawful use of Port City sand: CHEC insists it has done no wrong

Mar 27 (Island) China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd., has said the reclaimed sand from Port City hasn’t been used for any other project. CHEC Colombo Office said so in response to The Island query whether CHEC, as promised, had initiated a thorough internal investigation into allegations made by the FSP that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa govt has allowed the CHEC to unlawfully obtain sand from more..

Sri Lanka has developed two drought tolerant rice varieties

Mar 27 (DN) Senior advisor to the Prez on Climate change Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene stated that the Govt is working towards making an impact through the Tropical Belt initiative, Climate Justice Forum, the International Climate Change University in SL & SL’s Climate Prosperity Plan proposed by the Prez. He stated the aforesaid while addressing the forum discussion facilitated by the Caucus on Climate Change in Parliament held recently (21) Chaired by Eran Wickramaratne. more..

85 villages selected to cultivate king coconut

Mar 27 (DN) Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries has selected 85 villages in SL as king coconut cultivation model villages for export oriented. 50,000 king coconut saplings are to be planted in these 85 villages this year and Homagama Dampe village has been chosen as the first king coconut cultivation model village in Colombo district. Accordingly, distribution of king coconut saplings to 100 farm families of Dhampe village took place today at more..

PM calls on Chinese President Xi Jinping

Mar 27 (AD) SL PM Dinesh Gunawardena, who is on a state visit to China, called on Prez Xi Jinping on Wednesday (27). During the discussion, which took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the two leaders have agreed to continue to act under the friendship, peace, mutual respect and fivefold principle in international affairs that do not interfere in the internal affairs of a country. It was emphasized that bilateral more..

British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024/25

Mar 27 (FT) British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, in partnership with UK universities, has announced the launch of British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM program. This prestigious scholarship is designed for female STEM graduates wanting to pursue their Masters’ in the UK. The presence of women in STEM fields is essential for promoting diversity, ensuring a range of perspectives, and driving innovation. more..

Schoolgirls to receive vouchers for sanitary napkins after New Year

Mar 27 (DM) After the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals, steps have been taken to provide vouchers to schoolgirls to buy sanitary napkins, Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He said the decision was targeted at increasing the hygiene habits of schoolgirls and providing opportunities for girls who face challenges in getting adequate sanitary facilities. Accordingly, steps are being taken to distribute sanitary napkins to nearly 800,000 schoolgirls in difficult, extreme, more..

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Keheliya’s daughter complains to HRCSL over father’s arrest

Mar 27 (DM) Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's daughter Chamithri Rambukwella lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of SL (HRCSL) today claiming that her father's human rights have been violated due to his arbitrary arrest. She told reporters outside the HRCSL that according to the legal principle of presumption of innocence, any person accused of any crime is considered innocent until proven guilty. She said in normal practice, suspects are more..

Easter Sunday attacks: Writ petition against Nilantha Jayawardane fixed for support

Mar 27 (DM) A writ petition filed seeking an order to conduct a credible investigation and take appropriate actions against Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday attacks, was today fixed for support by the Court of Appeal. The Court was informed that two other petitions of a similar nature have been filed before the Court of Appeal. Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justices Sobhitha Rajakaruna and more..

South Asia’s largest maternity hospital opened in Karapitiya

Mar 27 (EN) German-SL Friendship New Women’s Hospital, a six-story hospital with 640 beds, 6 operating theatres, infant intensive care units, paediatric units, and state-of-the-art facilities was opened in the southern city of Galle. German govt contributed 25 million euro (Rs. 3,570 mil) to the project, in addition to medical equipment. Former Chancellor of Germany, Helmut Kohl, made a significant donation more..

ANFREL intends to observe Prez Election

Mar 27 (CT) The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) announced its intention to observe the upcoming 2024 SL Prez Election. This followed a meeting ANFREL had with the Elections Commission of SL. “ANFREL has a history of observing elections in SL, having monitored 12 elections since 2001, with a focus on promoting international standards of democratic elections. As a regional election observation group, ANFREL is dedicated to defending and safeguarding more..

Couple’s animal smuggling bid thwarted

Mar 27 (CT) Customs officials yesterday arrested a couple, at the arrival lounge of the BIA, for attempting to smuggle, into the country, 88 live animals valued at four million rupees. The animals, imported from Thailand, were transported in violation of SL’s Wildlife and Flora Ordinance, Animal Diseases Act and the Customs Ordinance. Suspects were apprehended with the live animals following a joint raid conducted by officials from Revenue Monitoring Div & Biodiversity Unit of more..

Sri Lanka Catholic Church opposed to any reform in abortion law

Mar 27 (EN) SL’s Catholic Church has not changed its stance on abortion, its representatives said, after the Minister of Justice said that religious leaders were blocking attempts to legalise abortion in some instances. “No one has the right to take the life of another,” Father Cyril Gamini Fernando said. “Not even the mother. Abortion should be illegal in all cases except to save the life of the mother.” more..

STF arrest international drug smuggler in Nuwara Eliya

Mar 27 (DM) Kahanavitage Don Nandasena, an international drug smuggler was arrested by the STF while hiding in Nuwara Eliya. The suspect was arrested during a special operation conducted under the instructions of STF Commandant SDIG Waruna Jayasundara under the Yukthiya operation. Investigations have revealed that the suspect is the main trafficker who had brought 9 kgs of ice or methamphetamine into SL which was siezed by STF officers in Kiribathgoda & Katunayake police more..

Health sector trade unions to launch strike on Tuesday

Mar 27 (AD) The Health Trade Union Alliance says that 72 health sector trade unions will launch an indefinite strike from 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday (April 2). Co-convenor of the alliance, Chanaka Dharmawickrama stated that the decision was taken at the leadership committee meeting held today. He stated that during the talks they held with the Health Secretary on March 18 the latter had requested for 10 days to resolve their issues and that this period comes to an end tomorrow (28). more..

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NPP’s global outreach: Redefining Sri Lankan political landscape

Mar 27 (FT) In a bold and unprecedented move, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the dynamic leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has embarked on a series of international engagements, effectively internationalising the realm of Sri Lankan politics. Dissanayake’s recent addresses to the SL diaspora in Canada, coupled with earlier visits to the United States, Australia, South Korea, and various European nations, mark a significant departure from traditional political strategies. more..

The 1989 war against India by JVP’s militant arm DJV

Mar 27 (FT) JVP led Jathika Jana Balawegaya (National People’s Power) is a left-leaning, working class-oriented broad front consisting of the JVP and 27 other organisations. These entities comprise small parties, trade unions, rights groups, women, student and youth organisations. JVP is the pivotal, pre-eminent force in the NPP. The JVP as well as the NPP are led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake MP. A.K. Dissanayake is perceived as a front runner in the forthcoming Prez race. more..

Prez Poll between 17 Sept.-17 Oct

Mar 27 (TM) Election Commission (EC) assured that the Prez Election will be held within the stipulated time, during the period from 17 Sept to 17 Oct of this year (2024), even if the Parliamentary Election will also have to be held this year. It was recently reported that a faction of the ruling SLPP MPs are of the view that the Parliamentary Election should be held before the Prez Election. EC Chairperson R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said that they would more..

Doctors to decide on further action today

Mar 27 (CT) Doctors who staged a strike over the attack on the Tirukkovil Base Hospital over a fortnight ago, following the death of a school student, who allegedly died during a marathon, warned that further action regarding the matter will be decided today, based on the response of the higher ups. GMOA Media Committee Member Dr. Hansamal Weerasuriya yesterday said that hospitals in the Kalmunai Regional Director Health Services (RDHS) area had struck work demanding action more..

No-faith motion on Speaker: Resolution to seek cost from opposition

Mar 27 (DM) An idea has been mooted by the ruling party to bring in a resolution to claim expenditure incurred for the 3-day debate on the no-faith motion which was brought against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, a govt MP said. MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said that the govt is looking towards bringing the resolution during the next Parliament session. “A large sum has been wasted for the 3-day debate on the no faith motion against the Speaker and we are planning to claim more..

Probe into Sirisena’s CID statement underway

Mar 27 (TM) The investigation into the statement recorded by the former Prez and incumbent Opposition MP Maithripala Sirisena with the CID on Monday (25) regarding the Easter Sunday terror attacks of 21 April 2019 has already started, according to the Police. Sirisena, who recently claimed that he was aware of the real perpetrators behind the said terror attacks, made an approximately five-hour-long statement more..

Govt vehicles running at Rs. 200 per km over-cost?

Mar 27 (TM) Govt vehicles which are running at a cost of Rs. 300 per kilometre (km) can be run at a cost of Rs. 100, per data contained in a research paper prepared by the Department of Manpower and Employment on public resource management which was presented at the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport. The above was revealed when the said Committee met in the Parliament on 20 March under the Chairpersonship of Nalaka Kottegoda. more..

Eyes on T20 World Cup as South Africa prepare for Sri Lanka series

Mar 27 (ICC) South Africa will host SL in a three-match T20I series, followed by as many ODIs, that will also form a part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 cycle. As the preparations begin for the bilateral series, Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt has insisted that the series is very crucial for the hosts in the build up towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup later this year in Bangladesh. “We don't have much cricket left as a group before the World Cup, so more..

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Bandula criticises Sajith over political speeches at schools

Mar 27 (CT) Minister Bandula Gunawardena, criticised the Opposition Leader for making donations to schools and delivering political speeches, despite a Cabinet decision prohibiting the use of schools for political purposes. Minister said that the Cabinet decision allows donations to schools but prohibits political gatherings on school premises. He raised this issue while responding to a journalist’s inquiry about the nature of speeches made by Opp. Leader Sajith Premadasa more..

Meethotamulla extortion case: Prasanna’s appeal against sentence fixed for inquiry

Mar 27 (DM) An appeal filed by Minister Prasanna Ranatunga challenging the Colombo High Court’s decision to impose a suspended imprisonment in connection with the Meethotamulla extortion case was today fixed for inquiry by the Court of Appeal. Court of Appeal divisional bench headed by Justice D.N. Samarakoon fixed the matter for inquiry on April 30. Minister Ranatunga was convicted for the thirteenth count out of fifteen by High Court Judge Manjula Tillekaratne over an indictment filed more..

China assures continuous support to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process

Mar 27 (FT) Chinese PM Li Qiang yesterday assured his Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena that his country would assist SL’s debt restructuring process continuously and develop its economy. SL has $4.2 billion bilateral debt and $ 2.9 billion in commercial debt outstanding to China. During the high-level bilateral talks in Beijing, the Chinese PM praised SL’s economic progress after a period of economic downside. more..

Sri Lanka moves up in ICC Test rankings

Mar 27 (DN) Sri Lanka have made a significant move up the latest ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings following their resounding victory against Bangladesh. In their first-ever Test assignment at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Lankan Lions defeated the Bangladesh Tigers by a massive 328-run margin. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva wanted to make positive approach to go on the Test championship journey and Sri Lanka team did it great style. more..

Kamindu Mendis here to stay

Mar 27 (Island) Most of you, followers of SL cricket, would agree that the toughest opponent in the sport is Australia. Very friendly people off the field, the Aussies suffer from something called the white line fever, meaning the moment they cross that white line or rope, they come hard at you. Romesh Kaluwitharana on debut had to save a hat-trick at SSC. He was facing Shane Warne of all people and Kalu remembers that it was quite an ordeal. But he survived going on to make a hundred more..

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