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MP Pension Abolition Bill Expected to Be Passed Within Six Weeks
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that the bill seeking to abolish Members of Parliament pensions, which has already been presented to Parliament, is expected to be passed within the next six weeks. The Minister подчеркed that the main aim of the proposed legislation is to prevent the misuse of political office […]
Police Bust Three-Wheeler Theft Ring Using Forged Documents
Police have uncovered a criminal racket involved in selling stolen three-wheelers using forged documents, following an investigation initiated by the Mirihana Police. The probe began after the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Unit arrested two suspects based on a tip-off regarding the theft of a three-wheeler. Further information provided by the suspects led police to apprehend […]
CID Investigates Repeated Cyber Attacks on Public Security Ministry Website
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into multiple security breaches targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Security. The inquiry follows a complaint filed by the Ministry’s Secretary, retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne, who reported that the website had been compromised by external parties on several occasions. Police noted that […]
Reconstruction Work on Northern Railway Line to Begin Today
The Department of Railways has announced that full-scale reconstruction work on the Northern Railway Line will commence today with financial assistance from India. An estimated USD 5 million from the Indian aid package has been allocated for the rehabilitation project, which aims to restore rail infrastructure severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of the […]
Johnston Fernando and Sons Remanded Until January 23
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, along with two other suspects arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. Those remanded include Johnston Fernando, his son Johan Fernando, his youngest son Jerome Kenneth Fernando, and two others. They were taken into […]
Douglas Devananda Granted Bail in Firearms Investigation
Former Minister Douglas Devananda was granted bail today (9) after being produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court in connection with an investigation into firearms issued to him over two decades ago. The Magistrate ordered his release on two personal sureties of Rs. 2 million each, accepting submissions made by the defence citing special circumstances. The […]
Govt Does Not Shield Individuals Based on Status – PM Harini
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has reiterated that the government does not protect individuals based on their position or status, stating that this is clearly reflected in the ongoing judicial processes. She made these remarks in Parliament in response to a question raised by Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera. The Prime Minister explained that under the […]
Education Ministry to Roll Out New Guidelines for Safe Digital Learning
The Ministry of Education has decided to introduce a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring a safe and secure digital learning environment for students. Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathna said the matter was discussed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as the subject minister, during a meeting […]