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Separate License Introduced for Public Transport Drivers

All drivers operating public passenger transport services must obtain the new Public Transport (PT) License by 31 December, Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has...

Let Us Unite to Defeat Authoritarianism – Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe

The United National Party (UNP) held its 79th anniversary convention in Colombo this morning (20) under the leadership of party leader and former President...

Ceylon Electricity Board Union Members Walk Out of Talks

Trade union members of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) walked out of a discussion held today (20) at the CEB headquarters between union representatives...

Over 9,000 Complaints Received via Police WhatsApp Hotline

The Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wutler, announced that more than 9,000 complaints have so far been received through the WhatsApp...

Court Orders Jaffna Municipal Council to Curb Air Pollution

The Court of Appeal today (19) directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to take all necessary measures to minimize air pollution in the Jaffna area. The...

Suspected Gunman in the Murder of Dan Priyasad Arrested

The suspected gunman involved in the killing of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Ranwala area of Kegalle. According to reports, three...

Shasheendra Rajapaksa Further Remanded Until September 22

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (19) ordered the further remand of former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa until next Monday (22). The case was postponed until...

“Ali Roshan” Sentenced to 15 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar has sentenced Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, popularly known as “Ali Roshan,” to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found...

Landslide Early Warning Issued for Several Areas

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an early landslide warning for several areas. The warning is effective from 10:00 a.m. today (19) until...

Global Cricketing Community Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Dunith’s Father

Cricketers from around the world have expressed their condolences following the sudden demise of the beloved father of young Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage. Former...

Court Orders Release of Gold Belonging to ‘Midigama Ruwan’ to CID

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara today (18) ordered that gold items valued at over 11 million rupees, seized from Jayasekara Withanage Ruwan Chamara—also known...

Attorney General Informs Court on Hemasiri and Pujith Case

The Attorney General today (18) informed the Colombo High Court that a request has been submitted to the Chief Justice to appoint a new...

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