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Dilith Jayaweera vows to build a strong opposition to challenge and change existing system

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Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged the public to vote for Sarvajana Balaya to establish a strong opposition capable of challenging and changing the existing system. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/8i13mUJ https://ift.tt/JdjgnOF

Transparency and governance reforms key to attracting manufacturers to Sri Lanka - US Ambassador

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The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung states that if the new government can strengthen the investment climate, implement anti-corruption measures, and strengthen business-friendly governance and transparency, there is potential for attracting more international manufacturers to invest in the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/EAme0CX https://ift.tt/8o7TqzB

40kg of heroin worth over Rs. 1Bn recovered in Sevanagala

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A stock of 40 kilograms of heroin estimated to be worth around Rs. 1,000 million has been recovered during a raid carried out by Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Sevanagala area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/6htK8Ul https://ift.tt/DtbN3WX

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte arrested

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Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been arrested by police this afternoon (31). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/oMhXISD https://ift.tt/ERY7Gwo

2024 A'L exam to be held as scheduled

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The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara urges students appearing for the 2024 Advanced Level examination to download the official schedule exclusively from the Examination Department s website. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2H9LQXO https://ift.tt/oSJpHBQ

No funds allocated for public service salary increase, govt. says

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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed that no funds have been allocated to increase salaries for public sector employees, contrary to the previous government s announcements. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/dJMHwm0 https://ift.tt/W8BH2Ax

Petition against IGP appointment- SC allows naming ex-President Ranil as respondent

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The Supreme Court has allowed naming former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent of a petition filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/owAYiUS https://ift.tt/kmv3Hy2

President reveals number of Cabinet Ministers to be appointed after polls

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake underscored the urgent need for a political overhaul to steer the country toward genuine progress. Highlighting the growing public disillusionment with politics, he labeled the current political landscape as tainted by unethical practices. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jfoVnUd https://ift.tt/RmXzyfP

Tensions erupt following Ranjan Ramanayake s political conference over compensation

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A tense situation unfolded outside the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium following the conclusion of a conference of the United Democratic Voice, the new alliance led by prominent figure Ranjan Ramanayake. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/iYz6Zq1 https://ift.tt/u20Qget

Two Russians arrested for staying without valid visas

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Kandy Tourist Police Unit has arrested a Russian couple who were residing in the country without valid visas in violation of immigration and emigration regulations. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/TgNbwuK https://ift.tt/qDxCTzh

Former MP Lohan Ratwatte s vehicle involved in accident

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A vehicle reportedly belonging to former Member of Parliament Lohan Ratwatte has been involved in an accident at the Dangahamula Junction along the Padeniya-Anuradhapura road, within the Wariyapola Police Division. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xzZF26P https://ift.tt/ktNR6ZC

Elpitiya PS Election- Voter turnout as at 10am

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The voter turnout for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election, which commenced across 48 centers at 7-00 a.m. today (26), has been reported as 25 percent as of 10-00 a.m., according to Galle District Returning Officer W.A. Dharmasiri. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/iFo1Bsq https://ift.tt/DJXMyBF

22 students hospitalized after suddenly falling ill at school

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A group of female students at a school in Balangoda has been admitted to Base Hospital Balangoda due to experiencing sudden health complications. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fDvTM2B https://ift.tt/zWrGHop

Donated Australian King Air arrives in Sri Lanka

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A former Royal Australian Air Force King Air 350 arrived in Sri Lanka on October 24 following a ferry flight from Australia. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/53qU8WD https://ift.tt/VJdjyIh

Petition filed against Ranjan Ramanayake s nomination for General Election

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A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court requesting an order to reject the nomination of former Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake, who is contesting the upcoming general election under the “United Democratic Voice” party from the Gampaha District. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/rw4Ojl9 https://ift.tt/1vBeLtN

Three arrested over security threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka - Minister

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Three persons have been arrested so far by the police over the intelligence reports on security threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1RkgIKe https://ift.tt/Qxg4a0y

Namal leaves CID after recording statement

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Former Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement for about two and a half hours. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/vBimeux https://ift.tt/XYP06JD

UK updates travel advice for Sri Lanka

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The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its travel advice for Sri Lanka based on the latest travel alert issued by the U.S. Embassy regarding potential threats in the Arugam Bay area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/R4XWZGC https://ift.tt/5Z0nqeF

Sri Lanka s Catholic Church also rejects Gammanpila s Easter attacks report

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Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, says that they reject the report of the Committee of Inquiry, chaired by retired High Court Judge A.N.J. De Alwis. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/T32foNQ https://ift.tt/p4S8gT7

Sri Lanka to obtain $30 mln loan from ADB for Moragolla hydropower project

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to obtain a loan of US$ 30 million from the general capital resources of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), directly to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in two instalments, for the completion of the Moragolla hydropower project. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WYBbio2 https://ift.tt/WoagZ0F

New chairman and members appointed to NTC

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A new chairman and commission members have been appointed to the National Transport Commission (NTC). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/7CI94VX https://ift.tt/QiPswdg

Dilith urges to entrust Sarvajana Balaya with fulfilling responsibility of strong opposition

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Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance and Gampaha District candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera stated that the public should entrust the responsibility of forming a strong opposition to the Sarvajana Balaya alliance after the upcoming parliamentary elections. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/XvghDdr https://ift.tt/Ugx5DvK

Defamatory posters against Mannar HC Judge- Main suspect evading arrest

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Police have informed the Colombo Magistrate s Court today (21) that they are launching investigations to apprehend the primary suspect involved in the incident of pasting defamatory posters targeting the Mannar High Court Judge. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Fqzsy9d https://ift.tt/UY4zDVr

Dilith says Sarvajana Balaya alliance aims to build a brave and strong opposition

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Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance and Gampaha District candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, stated that a brave and strong opposition can only be established by the Sarvajana Balaya alliance. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Fp5U1r8 https://ift.tt/LZUfR78

Gammanpila sets deadline for President to release Easter attack reports

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Former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila says the deadline given for the President to release the two unpublished reports regarding the Easter Sunday attacks will expire at 10-00 a.m. tomorrow (21). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Ldm160K https://ift.tt/czhBjGb

Sarvajana Balaya launches general election campaign from Anuradhapura

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The election campaign of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance, in preparation for the upcoming general election, commenced today (19) in Anuradhapura. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1a83AFk https://ift.tt/ipW7hQf

Commissioner General announces special decision on LG Elections

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The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, has announced that no new nominations will be called for the upcoming local government elections. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/t0WONaq https://ift.tt/UCLtyVu

India doubles grant to support education in Sri Lanka s plantation community

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India has doubled its grant to Rs 172.25 million to support education in Sri Lanka s plantation areas for the Indian-origin Tamil community. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Zw5Amsp https://ift.tt/jWBAeOn

Defense Ministry petitioned over call to return licensed firearms

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The Ministry of Defense has been petitioned in the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn a directive that requires individuals holding firearms for personal protection under licensed permits to return them. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZgvtS0i https://ift.tt/fBAnqRI

Baby dead and 65 rescued in Channel sinking

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A baby has died after a boat attempting to cross the English Channel sank on Thursday night, French authorities say. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4VkoWUG https://ift.tt/07h4zeS

Petition filed seeking to postpone General Election polling in Vanni

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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of a nomination for the upcoming General Election in the Vanni Electoral District. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/v7cPboq https://ift.tt/SklIqFn

26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters; over 6 million litres of pollutants released in one year

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The Maritime Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has reported that 26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters in the past year, based on data from a satellite monitoring project conducted in collaboration with the French government. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/L5iFIyr https://ift.tt/Q2BmV8y

Former Presidents CBK, Maithripala and Ranil share same stage

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The 45th National Conference of Chartered Accountants took place yesterday (16) in Colombo, featuring a rare gathering of three former Presidents of Sri Lanka—Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Maithripala Sirisena, and Ranil Wickremesinghe—on the same stage. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hTOIamt https://ift.tt/tmwlGUp

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire after buying a multi-million-dollar cliff-top home amid a national housing crisis. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xi5HGNy https://ift.tt/iDn0O3R

FR petition against releasing 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship exam results

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A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing the release of 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results and the cut-off marks. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/msSAfxL https://ift.tt/YL1Tshn

Ex-President Ranil to deliver special statement

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The Leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that he will make a special statement to the public on Thursday (17). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dLTpDN https://ift.tt/fiEge62

Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades

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Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/y3sO0mz https://ift.tt/j6HafEX

Arjun Aloysius and two others sentenced for Rs. 3.5b VAT evasion

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The Colombo Magistrate s Court has sentenced the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, Arjun Aloysius and two others to 06 months in prison for defaulting the payment of Rs. 3.5 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) by the company. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/7PlqkZB https://ift.tt/29pLYBO

Decision on opening schools in Western Province tomorrow amid adverse weather

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Western Provincial education authorities have been empowered to decide whether or not to open schools tomorrow (11) due to inclement weather conditions. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/GVRcbvT https://ift.tt/k8d0SFC

Smartphone and accessories discovered in prison cells of Ganemulla Sanjeewa and Wele Suda

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The Police Special Task Force (STF) has uncovered a smartphone and several mobile phone accessories hidden in the cells of notorious organized criminals and drug traffickers, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” and “Wele Suda” inside the Boossa Prison. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/JWZhkuy https://ift.tt/KlyBAd5

Severe weather affects over 76,000 people across 11 districts

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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that severe weather conditions, including floods, strong winds, and fallen trees, have affected 76,218 individuals from 18,795 families across 11 districts in Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/iMcxjDS https://ift.tt/In9O6Y0

Train services on Puttalam line disrupted due to flooding

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Train services on the Puttalam railway line have been disrupted due to flooding. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tDHg7qb https://ift.tt/fxQ2kKE

Gunmen kill 21 coal miners in troubled southwestern Pakistan

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Dozens of attackers armed with guns, rockets and hand grenades stormed a cluster of small private coal mines in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, slaying some miners in their sleep and shooting others after lining them up, killing at least 21 in the restive region, police said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ThN920X https://ift.tt/FNVq9rG

120 Chinese nationals arrested over online scams at luxury bungalow in Kundasale

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A group of 120 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in online financial scams has been arrested in the Kundasale area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BjQb5Se https://ift.tt/CoaOAhN

Ajith Mannapperuma withdraws from contesting election and quits SJB

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Former MP Ajith Mannapperuma, who submitted his nomination to contest the general elections from the Gampaha District under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has announced his withdrawal from the election and his resignation from the party. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/HygO59J https://ift.tt/ViJugk1

Major reshuffle in Sri Lanka Police- New DIG in charge of CID

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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), DIG Rohan Premaratne has been transferred to serve as the DIG of Western Province (North). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fVhyEIL https://ift.tt/FX2wMpJ

Crown of Goddess Kali, gifted by PM Modi, stolen from Bangladesh temple

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A crown of goddess Kali has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari temple in Satkhira s Shyamnagar. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jExCO5g https://ift.tt/ROGFVJo

Dilith Jayaweera to contest General Election from Gampaha District

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The Sarvajana Balaya alliance signed nomination papers for the 2024 General Election at Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) head office today (10). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ya5jeUd https://ift.tt/afCcmPz

Two bank accounts of former MP Anupa Pasqual ordered frozen

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The Colombo High Court has ordered frozen several bank accounts owned by former MP Anupa Pasqual, in connection with an investigation being carried out under the Anti-Corruption Act. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/bCTpQ5n https://ift.tt/6IlheAg

From rags to riches - Sri Lankan worker becomes millionaire doing cleaning jobs in Australia

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The story of a Sri Lankan worker, who migrated to Australia less than a decade ago and has become a millionaire now, has taken the internet by storm. At the age of 25, Vinul Karunaratne has made enough money to quit and shift full-time to doing gig jobs. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/nzEbKRH https://ift.tt/8rINxPn