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Mystery of Namal’s Law Degree Sparks Heated Debate in Parliament
A fresh controversy erupted in Parliament today as Minister and Chief Government Whip Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa questioned the legitimacy of MP Namal Rajapaksa’s law degree, citing a series of investigative reports published online. Addressing the House, Dr. Jayatissa referenced detailed exposés by journalist Nirmala Kannangara, which allege significant inconsistencies in Rajapaksa’s academic records from the […]
“Issue Is Resolved Why Stir Tensions Now?”
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today said he has instructed the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security to submit a full report on the recent incident involving the removal of a Buddha statue from a Dhamma School premises in Trincomalee. Speaking publicly on the matter for the first time, the President urged the public not […]
Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Access to X and ChatGPT
A major outage at Cloudflare, one of the world’s leading internet infrastructure providers, caused widespread disruptions on Tuesday morning, temporarily knocking several high-profile websites offline — including X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT. Users attempting to visit affected platforms were met with Cloudflare-generated error messages, signalling a system malfunction within the company’s network. Cloudflare manages one […]
Sri Lanka to Receive Two C-130 Aircraft and 10 Helicopters Under Military Modernisation Drive
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a major boost to Sri Lanka’s defence capabilities, confirming that the country will acquire two C-130 aircraft and 10 helicopters as part of an ongoing military modernisation program supported by international partners. Speaking during the parliamentary debate on budget allocations for the Ministry of Defence and Public Security, the […]
Rambukwella Family Served Fresh Indictments in Corruption Cases
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and a domestic aide were served indictments today (17) in two separate corruption cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The indictments were presented before Colombo High Court Judge Mohomad Mihal. According to CIABOC, during his tenure […]
Sri Lanka Welcomes 2 Millionth Tourist — French Couple Marks Historic Milestone
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed a significant milestone today as total tourist arrivals for the year surpassed two million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The landmark arrival was recorded with the entry of a French couple at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), where officials held a special welcome ceremony to mark the […]
Czechoslovakian Mini Gun Seized in Negombo; Suspect Remanded
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a man in Negombo for possessing a highly concealable foreign-made firearm during a special operation. Acting on intelligence provided by the Colombo Crimes Division, officers intercepted the suspect and recovered a Czechoslovakian-manufactured mini gun, measuring approximately six inches in length. The 44-year-old suspect was produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court, […]
Husband and Wife Arrested in Hunuwala for Heroin Trafficking
A married couple has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking during a police raid in the Hunuwala area, following a tip-off received by the Warakapola Police Anti-Corruption Unit. Police said the husband was initially apprehended with 5 grams of heroin, and information obtained during questioning led to the arrest of his wife, who was […]