LG Commissioners in dilemma over guidelines and Elections Act
Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES) Manjula Gajanayake has said the Local Government Commissioners…
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Hotel shooting: Weligama police probe riddled with flaws, CID tells committee
CID Director of Investigations Ashoka Shelton Karunathilaka told the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee probing the interdicted IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon that numerous…
Harshana resigns from Parliament
Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has…
Probe into assets: Police to question former Speaker, ex-Army Commander, 24 others
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division is scheduled to commence questioning an ex-Army Commander, a former Speaker and 24 others…
Southern Expressway land leased to Rajapaksa allies for Rs. 10,000 – Minister
Leader of the House and Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday that a service area on the Southern Expressway…
Hike in bus fares if Israel-Iran conflict results in higher fuel prices
A hike in private bus fares could be on the cards next month if global fuel prices continue to climb…
Committee probing alleged abuse of power by IGP approves inclusion of two additional witnesses, currently abroad
The Committee of Inquiry investigating allegations of gross abuse of power by IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon convened for the fourth consecutive…
As dengue rages in 16 districts authorities to hold National Mosquito Control Week
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) yesterday announced that the health authorities would launch a nationwide mosquito control week from 30 June…
Crucial debate postponed due to SJB’s lapse
A parliamentary debate on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict was postponed yesterday as SJB Kalutara District MP Ajith P. Perera, who…
Heavy rains boost reservoir levels, hydropower plants operate at full capacity
Due to the prevailing rainy weather for nearly a month, the water levels in the Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs—linked to major hydroelectric power stations—have…