Deshabandu found guilty: Speaker’s full statement
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon has found him guilty of all charges and has recommended his removal. The following…
Israel condemned by 25 nations over “inhumane killing” of Gaza civilians
Twenty-five nations, including Britain, Canada and Japan, issued a joint statement on Monday with “a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now.” The statement by the U.S. allies and partners across the globe and published online by…
President nominates Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as next Chief Justice
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena to be the next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, pending approval from the Constitutional Council, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (July 23) Current Chief Justice Jayantha…
Three arrested over three-wheeler thefts
Three suspects involved in three-wheeler thefts have been arrested following a raid conducted by the Police in Polgasowita, Kahathuduwa on Monday (21). Following the raid, the Police had arrested two suspects with 12 grams of heroin. Further interrogations have found…
Electricity trade unions to strike over Electricity (Amendment) Bill
Electricity trade unions say they will engage in a strike today (22), by applying sick leave, to protest the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill. At a joint press conference held yesterday in Colombo, union representatives stated that representatives of 28…
Committee recommends to remove IGP Deshabandu
The committee probing IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has unanimously found him guilty of the allegations and recommended his removal. The report will be tabled in Parliament, says the Speaker The post Committee recommends to remove IGP Deshabandu appeared first on Newswire.
15 Mn drug capsules destroyed on court order
A stock of 15 million drug capsules that were confiscated as court assets following legal proceedings was destroyed at a cement factory in Puttalam on Monday (21). According to the Police, the stock of drugs was seized during a joint…
Serendib Flour Mills strengthens children’s health and wellbeing with ‘Adhi Shakthi’ donation to Godagama Maha Vidyalaya
In a sincere contribution to child wellness and education and reinforcing its brand promise of ‘Nourishing the Nation’, Serendib Flour Mills has committed to a monthly donation of 300kg of Adhi Shakthi, a micronutrient fortified wheat flourto WP/HO/Godagama Maha Vidyalaya…
Naval & fishing communities warned of rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains and strong winds in sea areas around Sri Lanka, urging the Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant in this regard. According to the Department, showers will occur at…
Sri Lanka & U.S. hold talks on continued cooperation in defence initiatives
A discussion between Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Attaché of the United States to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, centred on areas of bilateral defence collaboration, cyber security upgrades and continued cooperation…