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The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development recently reviewed the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill and approved it to be presented to Parliament for its second reading on the 24th. The Committee convened in Parliament on the 17th,...

The 119 Police Emergency Unit received a report yesterday afternoon (20) concerning a violent altercation between two groups in Vadukkodai, Jaffna. Upon receiving the call, police officers were dispatched to the scene. However, before their arrival, one group had reportedly...

The Sri Lankan Army has been accused of engaging in illegal sand mining activities in the Akuressa area. Allegations have also emerged that Army personnel assaulted a youth who was recording video footage of the alleged sand mining incident. The...

An Indonesian ferry fire killed at least five people on Sunday, the country’s coast guard said, while more than 200 others were saved with many jumping overboard to flee the huge blaze. The KM Barcelona 5 ferry was engulfed in...

Türkiye solemnly commemorated the 9th anniversary of the thwarted coup attempt of July 15, 2016, with ceremonies held both at home and abroad, honoring the martyrs and celebrating national unity. As part of these observances, a special event was held...

An international medical journal published in the United Kingdom has revealed that 1,489 doctors, including specialists, have left Sri Lanka between 2022 and 2024 due to the ongoing economic crisis. This mass departure has resulted in a financial loss of...

Is it possible for a single teacher to teach all nine subjects in a school? Today, we share a remarkable story that answers this question with a resounding yes. It is a story of commitment, sacrifice, and inspiration—one that reflects...

A series of tragic road accidents reported from various parts of the country have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, including women and children. In the Habaraketiya area on the Hunnasgiriya–Meemure road, a van veered off the road and plunged...

With only around 30% of its recommendations implemented in the past year, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has issued a stern warning to state institutions, emphasizing that its directives are not subject to appeal and must be...

The Government is planning to introduce what it terms “structural changes” to the appointment processes and other operational aspects of the Constitutional Council and the Independent Commissions established under the Constitution, The Sunday Times learns. This initiative stems from what...